Synopsis
A failed gambler, intent on meeting a rich widow, tricks his widowed brother-in-law into boarding a cruise ship as dance hosts.
Scores
Overall Score
55.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
44.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
74.2%
Review Aggregate
47.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 57% of 7 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, romantic, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyromanticcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Lemmon | 1997 | $2,152,000 | $4,205,000 | (est) |
| Walter Matthau | 1997 | $1,325,000 | $2,589,000 | (est) |
| Dyan Cannon | 1997 | $997,000 | $1,949,000 | (est) |
| Gloria DeHaven | 1997 | $815,000 | $1,594,000 | (est) |
| Brent Spiner | 1997 | $697,000 | $1,363,000 | (est) |
| Elaine Stritch | 1997 | $614,000 | $1,200,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score36.0
RT critic review count22
Rotten Tomatoes audience score52.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.1
IMDb votes10,048
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1997 | $29,022,252 | $56,724,489 |
| International | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1997 | $29,022,252 | $56,724,489 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1997 | $14,511,126 | $28,362,244 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1997 | $23,434,000 | $45,802,155 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1997 | $31,310,000 | $61,195,931 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1997 | $7,255,563 | $14,181,122 |
| Total Revenues | 1997 | $76,510,689 | $149,541,453 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1997 | $33,000,000 | $64,499,065 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1997 | $8,823,000 (est) | $17,244,705 (est) |
| Participations | 1997 | $3,060,000 | $5,980,822 |
| Residuals ? | 1997 | $4,390,000 | $8,580,330 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1997 | $5,610,000 | $10,964,841 |
| Total Expenses | 1997 | $54,883,000 | $107,269,764 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1997 | $21,627,689 | $42,271,689 |
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