Synopsis
A day in the life of Austin, Texas as the camera roams from place to place and provides a brief look at the overeducated, the social misfits, the outcasts and the oddballs.
Scores
Overall Score
56.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
70.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
27.1%
Review Aggregate
77.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 80% of 35 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, surreal. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Linklater | 1991 | $1,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Kim Krizan | 1991 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Mark James | 1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Stella Weir | 1991 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| John Slate | 1991 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Louis Mackey | 1991 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Teresa Taylor | 1991 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score82.0
RT critic review count45
Rotten Tomatoes audience score77.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes24,723
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1991 | $1,228,108 | $2,828,616 |
| International | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1991 | $1,228,108 | $2,828,616 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1991 | $614,054 | $1,414,308 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1991 | $10,390,000 | $23,930,565 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1991 | $6,336,000 | $14,593,269 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1991 | $491,243 | $1,131,446 |
| Total Revenues | 1991 | $17,831,297 | $41,069,588 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1991 | $23,000 | $52,974 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1991 | $120,000 (est) | $276,388 (est) |
| Participations | 1991 | $713,000 | $1,642,203 |
| Residuals ? | 1991 | $1,252,000 | $2,883,645 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1991 | $4,600 | $10,595 |
| Total Expenses | 1991 | $2,112,600 | $4,865,805 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1991 | $15,718,697 | $36,203,783 |
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