Synopsis
A film adaptation of Steve Martin's novel about a complex love triangle between a bored salesgirl, a wealthy businessman and an aimless young man.
Scores
Overall Score
66.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
67.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
68.4%
Review Aggregate
60.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 62% of 146 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticthin plotlightheartedfunnyemotionalcharacter-drivendarksuspensefuluplifting
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Martin | 2005 | $167,000 | $269,000 | (est) |
| Claire Danes | 2005 | $103,000 | $165,000 | (est) |
| Jason Schwartzman | 2005 | $77,000 | $124,000 | (est) |
| Bridgette Wilson-Sampras | 2005 | $63,000 | $102,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score61.0
RT critic review count153
Rotten Tomatoes audience score58.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes25,190
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $10,284,523 | $16,519,482 |
| International | 2005 | $1,390,638 | $2,233,708 |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $11,675,161 | $18,753,190 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $5,698,517 | $9,153,224 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $237,000 | $380,680 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $37,000 | $59,431 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $13,224,000 | $21,241,008 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $31,748,000 | $50,995,123 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $2,468,286 | $3,964,676 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $53,412,802 | $85,794,143 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $18,680,000 (est) | $30,004,690 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $9,122,000 (est) | $14,652,183 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $2,137,000 | $3,432,549 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $3,449,000 | $5,539,945 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $3,736,000 | $6,000,938 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $37,124,000 | $59,630,306 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $16,288,802 | $26,163,836 |
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