Synopsis
A struggling comedy writer, fresh off a breakup and in the midst of the worst year of his life, returns to Sacramento to care for his dying mother.
Scores
Overall Score
54.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
61.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
31.5%
Review Aggregate
79.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 87% of 60 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, emotional, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnyemotionalcharacter-drivenfamily-friendlytragiclightheartedrealisticsuspensefuldarkuplifting
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Plemons | 2016 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Molly Shannon | 2016 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Bradley Whitford | 2016 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Maude Apatow | 2016 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Madisen Beaty | 2016 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| John Early | 2016 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Zach Woods | 2016 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Josie Totah | 2016 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| June Squibb | 2016 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score87.0
RT critic review count60
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes12,917
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2016 | $91,441 | $119,521 |
| International | 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2016 | $91,441 | $119,521 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2016 | $45,720 | $59,761 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2016 | $1,643,000 | $2,147,538 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2016 | $1,674,000 | $2,188,058 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2016 | $1,442,000 | $1,884,814 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2016 | $4,069,000 | $5,318,522 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2016 | $45,720 | $59,761 |
| Total Revenues | 2016 | $8,919,441 | $11,658,453 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2016 | $250,000 (est) | $326,771 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2016 | $80,000 (est) | $104,567 (est) |
| Participations | 2016 | $357,000 | $466,629 |
| Residuals ? | 2016 | $504,000 | $658,770 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2016 | $50,000 | $65,354 |
| Total Expenses | 2016 | $1,241,000 | $1,622,090 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2016 | $7,678,441 | $10,036,362 |
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