Synopsis
In 1908, Alma Richards, an eighth-grader, quits school to work as a ranch hand. A chance meeting with a professor motivates him to resume his education, leading him to compete in high jump at the Stockholm Olympics and win a gold medal.
Scores
Overall Score
34.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
9.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
36.7%
Review Aggregate
86.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 2 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, historical, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
upliftinghistoricalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score88.0
RT critic review count2
Rotten Tomatoes audience score88.0
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating8.2
IMDb votes115
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2025 | $481,617 | N/A |
| International | 2025 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2025 | $481,617 | N/A |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2025 | $240,808 | N/A |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2025 | $1,331,000 | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2025 | $1,797,000 | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2025 | $145,000 | N/A |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2025 | $656,000 | N/A |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2025 | $216,728 | N/A |
| Total Revenues | 2025 | $4,386,536 | N/A |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2025 | $530,000 (est) | N/A |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2025 | $385,000 (est) | N/A (est) |
| Participations | 2025 | $175,000 | N/A |
| Residuals ? | 2025 | $152,000 | N/A |
| Interest & Overhead | 2025 | $106,000 | N/A |
| Total Expenses | 2025 | $1,348,000 | N/A |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2025 | $3,038,536 | N/A |
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