Synopsis
When the kinetic Rory moves into his room in the Carrigmore Residential Home for the Disabled, his effect on the home is immediate. Most telling is his friendship with Michael, a young man with cerebral palsy and nearly unintelligible speech. Somehow, Rory understands Michael, and encourages him to experience life outside the confines of home.
Scores
Overall Score
55.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
54.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
49.3%
Review Aggregate
69.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 49% of 67 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, character-driven, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
emotionalcharacter-drivenlightheartedupliftingthought-provokingpoliticalrealisticfunnytragichistorical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score49.0
RT critic review count67
Rotten Tomatoes audience score88.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes16,477
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $23,844 | $38,299 |
| International | 2005 | $1,202,733 | $1,931,886 |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $1,226,577 | $1,970,185 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $493,015 | $791,904 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $45,000 | $72,281 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $7,000 | $11,244 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $2,523,000 | $4,052,561 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $6,058,000 | $9,730,643 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $404,700 | $650,048 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $9,530,715 | $15,308,681 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $1,349,000 (est) | $2,166,827 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $705,000 (est) | $1,132,404 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $381,000 | $611,980 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $648,000 | $1,040,848 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $269,800 | $433,365 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $3,352,800 | $5,385,424 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $6,177,915 | $9,923,257 |
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