Synopsis
A Vietnam veteran returns home as a hero, but is quickly forgotten and discovers the harsh realities of survival in his own country.
Scores
Overall Score
41.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
15.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
73.2%
Review Aggregate
46.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 6 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Pryor | 1982 | $616,000 | $2,001,000 | (est) |
| Margot Kidder | 1982 | $379,000 | $1,232,000 | (est) |
| Ray Sharkey | 1982 | $285,000 | $928,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score50.0
RT critic review count6
Rotten Tomatoes audience score33.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating5.8
IMDb votes1,833
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1982 | $23,671,186 | $76,949,752 |
| International | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1982 | $23,671,186 | $76,949,752 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1982 | $11,835,593 | $38,474,876 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1982 | $5,193,000 | $16,881,286 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1982 | $4,110,000 | $13,360,694 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1982 | $5,917,796 | $19,237,438 |
| Total Revenues | 1982 | $27,056,390 | $87,954,294 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1982 | $8,000,000 | $26,006,218 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1982 | $4,986,000 (est) | $16,208,375 (est) |
| Participations | 1982 | $1,082,000 | $3,517,341 |
| Residuals ? | 1982 | $963,000 | $3,130,498 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1982 | $1,600,000 | $5,201,244 |
| Total Expenses | 1982 | $16,631,000 | $54,063,676 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1982 | $10,425,390 | $33,890,619 |
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