Synopsis
In the summer of 1978, a teenager and his group of friends face new challenges when their neighborhood roller-skating rink closes, forcing them to visit a different rink.
Scores
Overall Score
67.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
63.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
72.0%
Review Aggregate
66.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 66% of 80 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, family-friendly, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotfamily-friendlylightheartedcoming of agefunnycharacter-drivenstylizedchristmasrealistichistorical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Wow | 2005 | $652,000 | $1,047,000 | (est) |
| Chi McBride | 2005 | $401,000 | $645,000 | (est) |
| Mike Epps | 2005 | $302,000 | $485,000 | (est) |
| Wesley Jonathan | 2005 | $247,000 | $397,000 | (est) |
| Meagan Good | 2005 | $211,000 | $339,000 | (est) |
| Nick Cannon | 2005 | $186,000 | $299,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score66.0
RT critic review count88
Rotten Tomatoes audience score70.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes8,115
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $17,380,866 | $27,917,960 |
| International | 2005 | $120,000 | $192,750 |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $17,500,866 | $28,110,710 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $8,738,433 | $14,036,080 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $249,000 | $399,955 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $39,000 | $62,644 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $13,872,000 | $22,281,856 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $33,302,000 | $53,491,231 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $4,171,408 | $6,700,310 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $60,371,841 | $96,972,076 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $10,000,000 | $16,062,468 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $10,259,000 (est) | $16,478,486 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $4,830,000 | $7,758,172 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $3,695,000 | $5,935,082 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $2,000,000 | $3,212,494 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $30,784,000 | $49,446,701 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $29,587,841 | $47,525,375 |
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