Synopsis
A cynical college professor takes a keen interest in a talented young writing student.
Scores
Overall Score
33.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
36.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
20.2%
Review Aggregate
52.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 51% of 43 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, character-driven, political. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotcharacter-drivenpoliticalthought-provokingupliftingsuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score51.0
RT critic review count43
Rotten Tomatoes audience score50.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes1,666
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2018 | $39,985 | $49,953 |
| International | 2018 | $4,084 | $5,102 |
| Worldwide | 2018 | $44,069 | $55,056 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2018 | $21,626 | $27,018 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2018 | $700,000 | $874,512 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2018 | $844,000 | $1,054,412 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2018 | $431,000 | $538,450 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2018 | $1,224,000 | $1,529,147 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2018 | $5,400 | $6,746 |
| Total Revenues | 2018 | $3,226,026 | $4,030,284 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2018 | $18,000 | $22,487 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2018 | $80,000 (est) | $99,944 (est) |
| Participations | 2018 | $129,000 | $161,160 |
| Residuals ? | 2018 | $159,000 | $198,639 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2018 | $3,600 | $4,497 |
| Total Expenses | 2018 | $389,600 | $486,728 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2018 | $2,836,426 | $3,543,556 |
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