Synopsis
A veteran postman finds his beliefs challenged after he enters a TV talent show competition.
Scores
Overall Score
47.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
31.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
69.4%
Review Aggregate
45.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 43% of 28 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, lighthearted, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlylightheartedfunnyscaryemotionalcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Mangan | 2014 | $90,000 | $119,000 | (est) |
| Jim Broadbent | 2014 | $55,000 | $73,000 | (est) |
| Rupert Grint | 2014 | $42,000 | $55,000 | (est) |
| David Tennant | 2014 | $34,000 | $45,000 | (est) |
| Ronan Keating | 2014 | $29,000 | $39,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score43.0
RT critic review count28
Rotten Tomatoes audience score48.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating4.7
IMDb votes2,065
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $1,519 | $2,013 |
| International | 2014 | $7,100,936 | $9,410,915 |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $7,102,455 | $9,412,928 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $2,841,134 | $3,765,373 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $23,000 | $30,482 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $18,000 | $23,856 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $26,000 | $34,458 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $71,000 | $94,097 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $3,326,700 | $4,408,896 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $6,305,834 | $8,357,161 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $11,089,000 (est) | $14,696,322 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $829,000 (est) | $1,098,679 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $126,000 | $166,989 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $167,000 | $221,326 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $2,217,800 | $2,939,264 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $14,428,800 | $19,122,579 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $-8,122,966 | $-10,765,418 |
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