Synopsis
Norman Bates falls in love with a fallen nun who stays at the Bates Motel alongside a drifter and a curious reporter. Meanwhile, "Mother" is still watching.
Scores
Overall Score
62.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
63.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
67.5%
Review Aggregate
49.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 68% of 28 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, dark, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
stylizeddarkromantictragicfunnysuspensefulscaryvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Perkins | 1986 | $832,000 | $2,381,000 | (est) |
| Diana Scarwid | 1986 | $512,000 | $1,466,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count35
Rotten Tomatoes audience score34.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating5.5
IMDb votes17,747
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1986 | $14,481,606 | $41,449,633 |
| International | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1986 | $14,481,606 | $41,449,633 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1986 | $7,240,803 | $20,724,817 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1986 | $18,509,000 | $52,976,946 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1986 | $7,948,000 | $22,748,974 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1986 | $3,620,402 | $10,362,408 |
| Total Revenues | 1986 | $37,318,204 | $106,813,146 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1986 | $8,400,000 | $24,042,701 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1986 | $4,480,000 (est) | $12,822,774 (est) |
| Participations | 1986 | $1,493,000 | $4,273,304 |
| Residuals ? | 1986 | $2,123,000 | $6,076,506 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1986 | $1,680,000 | $4,808,540 |
| Total Expenses | 1986 | $18,176,000 | $52,023,825 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1986 | $19,142,204 | $54,789,321 |
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