Synopsis
A nerdy Catholic schoolgirl, Mary Katherine Gallagher, dreams of superstardom.
Scores
Overall Score
69.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
72.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
78.2%
Review Aggregate
46.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 34% of 67 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotlightheartedthought-provokingsurrealsatiricalcoming of ageromantic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Shannon | 1999 | $2,217,000 | $4,174,000 | (est) |
| Will Ferrell | 1999 | $1,365,000 | $2,570,000 | (est) |
| Elaine Hendrix | 1999 | $1,027,000 | $1,935,000 | (est) |
| Harland Williams | 1999 | $840,000 | $1,582,000 | (est) |
| Mark McKinney | 1999 | $719,000 | $1,353,000 | (est) |
| Glynis Johns | 1999 | $632,000 | $1,191,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score33.0
RT critic review count73
Rotten Tomatoes audience score59.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating5.2
IMDb votes21,247
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $30,636,478 | $57,687,052 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $30,636,478 | $57,687,052 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $15,318,239 | $28,843,526 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $22,873,000 | $43,068,787 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $29,563,000 | $55,665,743 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $7,659,120 | $14,421,763 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $75,413,358 | $141,999,819 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $34,000,000 | $64,020,406 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $9,392,000 (est) | $17,684,696 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $3,017,000 | $5,680,870 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $4,239,000 | $7,981,838 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $5,780,000 | $10,883,469 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $56,428,000 | $106,251,279 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $18,985,358 | $35,748,540 |
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