Synopsis
The kindly story-teller Uncle Remus tells a young boy stories about trickster Br'er Rabbit, who outwits Br'er Fox and slow-witted Br'er Bear.
Scores
Overall Score
50.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
32.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
71.9%
Review Aggregate
54.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 16 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, thought-provoking, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlythought-provokingfunnystylizedlightheartedcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Warrick | 1986 | $111,000 | $317,000 | (est) |
| Lucile Watson | 1986 | $68,000 | $195,000 | (est) |
| Hattie McDaniel | 1986 | $51,000 | $147,000 | (est) |
| James Baskett | 1986 | $42,000 | $120,000 | (est) |
| Bobby Driscoll | 1986 | $36,000 | $103,000 | (est) |
| Luana Patten | 1986 | $32,000 | $91,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score50.0
RT critic review count16
Rotten Tomatoes audience score72.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating3.6
IMDb votes1,496
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1986 | $17,659,346 | $50,545,044 |
| International | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1986 | $17,659,346 | $50,545,044 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1986 | $8,829,673 | $25,272,522 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1986 | $17,684,000 | $50,615,609 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1986 | $7,594,000 | $21,735,746 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1986 | $4,414,836 | $12,636,261 |
| Total Revenues | 1986 | $38,522,510 | $110,260,139 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1986 | $2,125,000 | $6,082,231 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1986 | $2,656,000 (est) | $7,602,073 (est) |
| Participations | 1986 | $3,082,000 | $8,821,381 |
| Residuals ? | 1986 | $2,073,000 | $5,933,395 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1986 | $425,000 | $1,216,446 |
| Total Expenses | 1986 | $10,361,000 | $29,655,526 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1986 | $28,161,510 | $80,604,613 |
