Synopsis
A surprisingly resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist.
Scores
Overall Score
63.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
65.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
68.7%
Review Aggregate
50.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 62% of 16 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, romantic, satirical. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyromanticsatiricalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meryl Streep | 1989 | $1,150,000 | $2,910,000 | (est) |
| Roseanne Barr | 1989 | $708,000 | $1,791,000 | (est) |
| Ed Begley Jr. | 1989 | $533,000 | $1,349,000 | (est) |
| Sylvia Miles | 1989 | $436,000 | $1,103,000 | (est) |
| Linda Hunt | 1989 | $373,000 | $943,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score48.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score49.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes20,473
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $15,351,421 | $38,836,620 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $15,351,421 | $38,836,620 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $7,675,710 | $19,418,310 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $28,918,000 | $73,157,878 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $16,035,000 | $40,565,965 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $3,684,341 | $9,320,789 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $56,313,052 | $142,462,941 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $16,000,000 | $40,477,420 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $3,907,000 (est) | $9,884,080 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $4,505,000 | $11,396,924 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $3,494,000 | $8,839,257 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $3,200,000 | $8,095,484 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $31,106,000 | $78,693,165 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $25,207,052 | $63,769,776 |
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