Synopsis
A young, naive Hollywood studio assistant finally turns the tables on his incredibly abusive producer boss.
Scores
Overall Score
45.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
53.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
17.1%
Review Aggregate
75.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 28 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, dark. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Spacey | 1995 | $34,000 | $69,000 | (est) |
| Frank Whaley | 1995 | $21,000 | $43,000 | (est) |
| Michelle Forbes | 1995 | $16,000 | $32,000 | (est) |
| Benicio del Toro | 1995 | $13,000 | $26,000 | (est) |
| Jerry Levine | 1995 | $11,000 | $22,000 | (est) |
| T.E. Russell | 1995 | $10,000 | $20,000 | (est) |
| Roy Dotrice | 1995 | $9,000 | $18,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score76.0
RT critic review count38
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes25,651
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1995 | $382,928 | $788,219 |
| International | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1995 | $382,928 | $788,219 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1995 | $191,464 | $394,109 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1995 | $4,916,000 | $10,119,089 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1995 | $5,064,000 | $10,423,732 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1995 | $160,830 | $331,052 |
| Total Revenues | 1995 | $10,332,294 | $21,267,983 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1995 | $700,000 | $1,440,879 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1995 | $306,000 (est) | $629,870 (est) |
| Participations | 1995 | $413,000 | $850,119 |
| Residuals ? | 1995 | $737,000 | $1,517,040 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1995 | $140,000 | $288,176 |
| Total Expenses | 1995 | $2,296,000 | $4,726,084 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1995 | $8,036,294 | $16,541,899 |
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