Synopsis
A young boy with stunted growth is convinced that God has a great purpose for him.
Scores
Overall Score
67.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
69.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
68.6%
Review Aggregate
61.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 62% of 8 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, emotional, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedemotionalfunnycharacter-drivenfamily-friendlyvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Mazzello | 1998 | $1,304,000 | $2,510,000 | (est) |
| Oliver Platt | 1998 | $803,000 | $1,545,000 | (est) |
| David Strathairn | 1998 | $604,000 | $1,163,000 | (est) |
| Ian Michael Smith | 1998 | $494,000 | $951,000 | (est) |
| Dana Ivey | 1998 | $423,000 | $813,000 | (est) |
| Ashley Judd | 1998 | $372,000 | $716,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score44.0
RT critic review count32
Rotten Tomatoes audience score77.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes22,725
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $18,253,415 | $35,129,425 |
| International | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $18,253,415 | $35,129,425 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $9,126,708 | $17,564,713 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $19,813,000 | $38,130,909 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $27,718,000 | $53,344,396 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $4,380,820 | $8,431,062 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $61,038,527 | $117,471,079 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $20,000,000 | $38,490,798 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $7,257,000 (est) | $13,966,386 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $4,883,000 | $9,397,528 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $3,719,000 | $7,157,364 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $4,000,000 | $7,698,160 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $39,859,000 | $76,710,235 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $21,179,527 | $40,760,844 |
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