Synopsis
A riveting portrait of the great writer whose stories became the basis of the Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof. Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness tells the tale of the rebellious genius who created an entirely new literature. Plumbing the depths of a Jewish world locked in crisis and on the cusp of profound change, he captured that world with brilliant humor. Sholem Aleichem was not just a witness to the creation of a new modern Jewish identity, but one of the very men who forged it.
Scores
Overall Score
37.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
9.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
47.7%
Review Aggregate
81.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 44 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize dark, funny, stylized. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
darkfunnystylizedhistoricalgrittyfamily-friendlylighthearted
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score100.0
RT critic review count44
Rotten Tomatoes audience score68.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes193
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $906,666 | $1,264,656 |
| International | 2011 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $906,666 | $1,264,656 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $453,333 | $632,328 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $2,279,000 | $3,178,845 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $733,000 | $1,022,419 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $4,170,000 | $5,816,492 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $9,943,000 | $13,868,916 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $362,666 | $505,862 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $17,940,999 | $25,024,863 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $294,000 (est) | $410,084 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $307,000 (est) | $428,217 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $718,000 | $1,001,497 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $1,173,000 | $1,636,150 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $58,800 | $82,017 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $2,550,800 | $3,557,963 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $15,390,199 | $21,466,900 |
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