Synopsis
A brilliant and misunderstood Iranian writer struggles to pursue his ambitious goal of bringing together Metallica and Kabul Dreams, Afghanistan's first rock band.
Scores
Overall Score
36.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
38.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
22.3%
Review Aggregate
58.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 18 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, romantic, historical. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedromantichistoricalthought-provokingstylizedfunnycharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenny Von Dohlen | 2017 | $358,000 | $458,000 | (est) |
| Virginia Madsen | 2017 | $220,000 | $282,000 | (est) |
| Maxwell Caulfield | 2017 | $166,000 | $212,000 | (est) |
| Bud Cort | 2017 | $136,000 | $174,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score45.0
RT critic review count20
Rotten Tomatoes audience score72.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.1
IMDb votes333
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2017 | $27,836 | $35,627 |
| International | 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2017 | $27,836 | $35,627 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2017 | $13,918 | $17,813 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2017 | $872,000 | $1,116,060 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2017 | $973,000 | $1,245,329 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2017 | $651,000 | $833,206 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2017 | $1,869,000 | $2,392,106 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2017 | $1,650,000 | $2,111,812 |
| Total Revenues | 2017 | $6,028,918 | $7,716,326 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2017 | $5,500,000 | $7,039,372 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2017 | $80,000 (est) | $102,391 (est) |
| Participations | 2017 | $121,000 | $154,866 |
| Residuals ? | 2017 | $313,000 | $400,604 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2017 | $1,100,000 | $1,407,874 |
| Total Expenses | 2017 | $7,114,000 | $9,105,107 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2017 | $-1,085,082 | $-1,388,781 |
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