Synopsis
Southern Baptist Sissies is the story of four boys who are gay growing up in the Southern Baptist Church and how they each deal differently with the conflict between the teachings of the church and their sexuality.
Scores
Overall Score
26.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
8.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
22.9%
Review Aggregate
74.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 6 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, thought-provoking, emotional. Common reservations focus on uneven tone, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-driventhought-provokingemotionalvisually strikingrealisticuneven tone
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Jordan | 2014 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Dale Dickey | 2014 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count6
Rotten Tomatoes audience score84.0
RT audience rating count50
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes431
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $30,160 | $39,971 |
| International | 2014 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $30,160 | $39,971 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $15,080 | $19,986 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $890,000 | $1,179,523 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $705,000 | $934,341 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $1,014,000 | $1,343,861 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $2,734,000 | $3,623,387 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $75,000 | $99,398 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $5,433,080 | $7,200,495 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $250,000 (est) | $331,327 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $80,000 (est) | $106,025 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $217,000 | $287,591 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $325,000 | $430,725 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $50,000 | $66,265 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $922,000 | $1,221,932 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $4,511,080 | $5,978,563 |
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