Synopsis
In order to raise the tuition to send her young son to private school, a mom starts an unusual business -- a biohazard removal/crime scene clean-up service -- with her unreliable sister.
Scores
Overall Score
71.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
74.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
70.4%
Review Aggregate
68.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 74% of 167 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, lighthearted, emotional. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotlightheartedemotionalcharacter-drivenfunnydarkfamily-friendlytragicgrittysuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Adams | 2009 | $212,000 | $310,000 | (est) |
| Emily Blunt | 2009 | $131,000 | $191,000 | (est) |
| Jason Spevack | 2009 | $98,000 | $144,000 | (est) |
| Mary Lynn Rajskub | 2009 | $80,000 | $118,000 | (est) |
| Clifton Collins, Jr. | 2009 | $69,000 | $101,000 | (est) |
| Eric Christian Olsen | 2009 | $61,000 | $89,000 | (est) |
| Kevin Chapman | 2009 | $54,000 | $79,000 | (est) |
| Steve Zahn | 2009 | $49,000 | $72,000 | (est) |
| Alan Arkin | 2009 | $46,000 | $67,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score74.0
RT critic review count177
Rotten Tomatoes audience score63.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes75,581
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $12,062,558 | $17,641,140 |
| International | 2009 | $4,517,692 | $6,606,993 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $16,580,250 | $24,248,133 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $7,838,356 | $11,463,367 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $2,630,000 | $3,846,298 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $843,000 | $1,232,863 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $10,742,000 | $15,709,862 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $22,955,000 | $33,571,019 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $2,895,014 | $4,233,874 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $47,903,370 | $70,057,282 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $5,000,000 | $7,312,354 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $6,250,000 (est) | $9,140,443 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $3,832,000 | $5,604,188 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $2,762,000 | $4,039,345 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $1,000,000 | $1,462,471 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $18,844,000 | $27,558,801 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $29,059,370 | $42,498,481 |
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