Synopsis
A look at the musical roots and traditions of Naples, Italy, as well as its influence on the rest of the world.
Scores
Overall Score
35.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
10.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
44.9%
Review Aggregate
74.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 37 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, emotional, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
romanticemotionalcharacter-drivenstylizedgrittyhistorical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Turturro | 2011 | $5,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Fiorello | 2011 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Massimo Ranieri | 2011 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Lina Sastri | 2011 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Peppe Barra | 2011 | $2,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Peppe Servillo | 2011 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Raiz | 2011 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Loredana Simioli | 2011 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| M'Barka Ben Taleb | 2011 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Avion Travel | 2011 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Mísia | 2011 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Gennaro Cosmo Parlato | 2011 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Pietra Montecorvino | 2011 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| James Senese | 2011 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Fausto Cigliano | 2011 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Enzo Avitabile | 2011 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score89.0
RT critic review count38
Rotten Tomatoes audience score63.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes545
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $255,355 | $356,180 |
| International | 2011 | $452,105 | $630,615 |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $707,460 | $986,795 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $308,520 | $430,336 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $1,809,000 | $2,523,269 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $582,000 | $811,798 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $3,310,000 | $4,616,927 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $7,894,000 | $11,010,884 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $114,910 | $160,281 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $14,018,429 | $19,553,495 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $388,000 (est) | $541,199 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $410,000 (est) | $571,885 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $561,000 | $782,506 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $921,000 | $1,284,650 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $77,600 | $108,240 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $2,357,600 | $3,288,480 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $11,660,829 | $16,265,016 |
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