Synopsis
Without one eccentric first-generation Jewish immigrant from Transylvania, the New York City Marathon simply wouldn't exist. Ehrlich's fun, loving, and inspirational tribute to the late Fred Lebow shows how one man's imagination, determination, and love for running created one of the world's most popular sporting events.
Scores
Overall Score
18.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
7.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
2.7%
Review Aggregate
70.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, historical, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
grittyhistoricalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count3
Rotten Tomatoes audience score71.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes219
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $2,992 | $4,359 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $2,992 | $4,359 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $1,496 | $2,180 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $28,000 | $40,797 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $10,000 | $14,570 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $231,000 | $336,575 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $479,000 | $697,921 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $59,400 | $86,548 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $808,896 | $1,178,591 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $198,000 (est) | $288,493 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $16,000 | $23,313 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $50,000 | $72,852 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $39,600 | $57,699 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $383,600 | $558,919 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $425,296 | $619,672 |
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