Synopsis
A mob enforcer's son in 1930s Illinois witnesses a murder, forcing him and his father to take to the road, and his father down a path of redemption and revenge.
Scores
Overall Score
90.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
91.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
94.4%
Review Aggregate
81.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 82% of 212 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, character-driven, stylized. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
visually strikingcharacter-drivenstylizedemotionaldarksuspensefulgrittythought-provokingfamily-friendlyuplifting
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hanks | 2002 | $6,259,000 | $10,915,000 | (est) |
| Paul Newman | 2002 | $3,853,000 | $6,719,000 | (est) |
| Jude Law | 2002 | $2,901,000 | $5,059,000 | (est) |
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | 2002 | $2,372,000 | $4,136,000 | (est) |
| Stanley Tucci | 2002 | $2,029,000 | $3,538,000 | (est) |
| Daniel Craig | 2002 | $1,786,000 | $3,114,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score82.0
RT critic review count214
Rotten Tomatoes audience score86.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes295,845
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $104,454,760 | $182,142,634 |
| International | 2002 | $76,546,720 | $133,478,084 |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $181,001,470 | $315,620,700 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $82,846,068 | $144,462,550 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $22,000 | $38,362 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $24,266,000 | $42,313,755 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $45,246,000 | $78,897,559 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $29,247,333 | $50,999,937 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $181,627,401 | $316,712,165 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $80,000,000 | $139,499,729 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2002 | $29,949,000 (est) | $52,223,467 (est) |
| Participations | 2002 | $14,530,000 | $25,336,638 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $6,540,000 | $11,404,103 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $12,000,000 | $20,924,959 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $143,019,000 | $249,388,897 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $38,608,401 | $67,323,268 |
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