Synopsis
A maverick dancer risks his career by performing an unusual routine and sets out to succeed with a new partner.
Scores
Overall Score
67.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
65.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
59.2%
Review Aggregate
83.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 82% of 33 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, romantic, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnyromanticlightheartedstylizedcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mercurio | 1993 | $144,000 | $314,000 | (est) |
| Tara Morice | 1993 | $89,000 | $193,000 | (est) |
| Bill Hunter | 1993 | $67,000 | $145,000 | (est) |
| Pat Thomson | 1993 | $55,000 | $119,000 | (est) |
| Gia Carides | 1993 | $47,000 | $102,000 | (est) |
| Peter Whitford | 1993 | $41,000 | $89,000 | (est) |
| Barry Otto | 1993 | $37,000 | $80,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score88.0
RT critic review count50
Rotten Tomatoes audience score87.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes30,456
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1993 | $11,738,022 | $25,482,474 |
| International | 1993 | $499 | $1,083 |
| Worldwide | 1993 | $11,742,272 | $25,491,701 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1993 | $5,869,211 | $12,741,670 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1993 | $27,600,000 | $59,917,785 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1993 | $22,178,000 | $48,146,980 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1993 | $2,817,125 | $6,115,794 |
| Total Revenues | 1993 | $58,464,336 | $126,922,230 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1993 | $3,000,000 | $6,512,803 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1993 | $3,750,000 (est) | $8,141,003 (est) |
| Participations | 1993 | $4,677,000 | $10,153,460 |
| Residuals ? | 1993 | $3,810,000 | $8,271,260 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1993 | $600,000 | $1,302,561 |
| Total Expenses | 1993 | $15,837,000 | $34,381,086 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1993 | $42,627,336 | $92,541,144 |
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