Synopsis
Divorced psychiatrist Larry meets widowed photographer Beth at a party in Manhattan. He walks her home. Each has two kids, although he rarely sees his. Will marriage work?
Scores
Overall Score
29.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
8.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
47.3%
Review Aggregate
48.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 6 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, funny, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticfunnyemotionalfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bridges | 1989 | $43,000 | $108,000 | (est) |
| Alice Krige | 1989 | $26,000 | $66,000 | (est) |
| Farrah Fawcett | 1989 | $20,000 | $50,000 | (est) |
| Drew Barrymore | 1989 | $16,000 | $41,000 | (est) |
| Lukas Haas | 1989 | $14,000 | $35,000 | (est) |
| David Dukes | 1989 | $12,000 | $31,000 | (est) |
| Frances Sternhagen | 1989 | $11,000 | $28,000 | (est) |
| George Hearn | 1989 | $10,000 | $25,000 | (est) |
| Theodore Bikel | 1989 | $9,000 | $23,000 | (est) |
| Linda Lavin | 1989 | $8,000 | $21,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score55.0
RT critic review count11
Rotten Tomatoes audience score35.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating5.8
IMDb votes1,091
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $4,795,009 | $12,130,599 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $4,795,009 | $12,130,599 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $2,397,504 | $6,065,300 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $14,180,000 | $35,873,113 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $7,863,000 | $19,892,122 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $1,150,802 | $2,911,344 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $25,591,307 | $64,741,878 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $5,275,000 (est) | $13,344,899 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $2,478,000 (est) | $6,268,940 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $1,024,000 | $2,590,555 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $1,677,000 | $4,242,540 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $1,055,000 | $2,668,980 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $11,509,000 | $29,115,914 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $14,082,307 | $35,625,965 |
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