Synopsis
Infamously blunt, Wilma Stephenson runs a "boot camp" teaching Culinary Arts at Frankford High, disciplining her students into capable chefs and responsible students. But behind her tough exterior is a teacher who cares passionately about getting the best out of her kids.
Scores
Overall Score
30.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
15.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
19.7%
Review Aggregate
83.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 91% of 23 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, coming of age, realistic. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
upliftingcoming of agerealisticfamily-friendlysuspensefulcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan McGrath | 2009 | $2,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score92.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score81.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.5
IMDb votes437
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $44,803 | $65,523 |
| International | 2009 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $44,803 | $65,523 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $22,402 | $32,762 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $603,000 | $881,870 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $193,000 | $282,257 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $2,463,000 | $3,602,066 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $5,264,000 | $7,698,447 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $75,000 | $109,685 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $8,620,402 | $12,607,086 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $250,000 (est) | $365,618 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $80,000 (est) | $116,998 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $345,000 | $504,552 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $598,000 | $874,558 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $50,000 | $73,124 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $1,323,000 | $1,934,849 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $7,297,402 | $10,672,237 |
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