Synopsis
As three generations of a family in a small Texas town gather for a funeral, we learn the hilarious, sad, trashy truth of their "Sordid Lives."
Scores
Overall Score
38.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
28.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
38.2%
Review Aggregate
61.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 38% of 26 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, family-friendly. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnylightheartedfamily-friendlyromanticcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newell Alexander | 2001 | $18,000 | $33,000 | (est) |
| Rosemary Alexander | 2001 | $11,000 | $20,000 | (est) |
| Bonnie Bedelia | 2001 | $9,000 | $15,000 | (est) |
| Beau Bridges | 2001 | $7,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
| Earl H. Bullock | 2001 | $6,000 | $11,000 | (est) |
| Delta Burke | 2001 | $5,000 | $9,000 | (est) |
| Kirk Geiger | 2001 | $5,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Beth Grant | 2001 | $4,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Sarah Hunley | 2001 | $4,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Leslie Jordan | 2001 | $4,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Olivia Newton-John | 2001 | $3,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Ann Walker | 2001 | $3,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score37.0
RT critic review count27
Rotten Tomatoes audience score86.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes3,825
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2001 | $1,111,273 | $1,968,415 |
| International | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2001 | $1,111,273 | $1,968,415 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2001 | $555,636 | $984,208 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2001 | $9,699,000 | $17,179,990 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2001 | $14,492,000 | $25,669,906 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2001 | $444,509 | $787,366 |
| Total Revenues | 2001 | $25,191,146 | $44,621,470 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2001 | $500,000 | $885,658 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2001 | $450,000 (est) | $797,092 (est) |
| Participations | 2001 | $1,008,000 | $1,785,486 |
| Residuals ? | 2001 | $1,802,000 | $3,191,911 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2001 | $100,000 | $177,132 |
| Total Expenses | 2001 | $3,860,000 | $6,837,278 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2001 | $21,331,146 | $37,784,192 |
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