Synopsis
Set in Kumba in South West Cameroon Sisters in Law follows Adultery, Rape and Abuse cases led by a Female Judge.
Scores
Overall Score
31.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
12.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
25.1%
Review Aggregate
85.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 92% of 26 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, funny, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
upliftingfunnyemotionaltragicpoliticalcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score92.0
RT critic review count26
Rotten Tomatoes audience score86.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes427
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $33,312 | $51,835 |
| International | 2006 | $15,214 | $23,674 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $48,526 | $75,509 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $22,742 | $35,387 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $83,000 | $129,152 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $26,000 | $40,457 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $2,626,000 | $4,086,191 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $6,195,000 | $9,639,740 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $63,600 | $98,965 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $9,016,342 | $14,029,893 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $212,000 (est) | $329,883 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $80,000 (est) | $124,484 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $361,000 | $561,735 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $651,000 | $1,012,990 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $42,400 | $65,977 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $1,346,400 | $2,095,068 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $7,669,942 | $11,934,825 |
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