Synopsis
Jumping continents and crossing cultures, "Planet B-Boy" looks at the history of breakdancing and its vibrant resurgence in urban cultures around the world.
Scores
Overall Score
40.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
23.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
38.1%
Review Aggregate
84.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 36 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, stylized, action-packed. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
character-drivenstylizedaction-packedgrittyemotionalfamily-friendly
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamblerz | 2008 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Ichigeki | 2008 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Knucklehead Zoo | 2008 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Last For One | 2008 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Phase T | 2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Ken Swift | 2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Storm | 2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Thomas Hergenröther | 2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Trac 2 | 2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score83.0
RT critic review count41
Rotten Tomatoes audience score91.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes1,038
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $273,870 | $399,039 |
| International | 2008 | $26,577 | $38,724 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $300,447 | $437,762 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $147,566 | $215,009 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $676,000 | $984,957 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $241,000 | $351,146 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $5,604,000 | $8,165,234 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $11,612,000 | $16,919,110 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $123,242 | $179,567 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $18,403,807 | $26,815,023 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $293,000 (est) | $426,912 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $210,000 (est) | $305,978 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $736,000 | $1,072,379 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $1,307,000 | $1,904,347 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $58,600 | $85,382 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $2,604,600 | $3,794,998 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $15,799,207 | $23,020,025 |
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