Synopsis
Satirical comedy follows the machinations of Big Tobacco's chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, who spins on behalf of cigarettes while trying to remain a role model for his 12-year-old son.
Scores
Overall Score
87.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
94.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
81.2%
Review Aggregate
83.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 86% of 177 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize satirical, funny, thin plot. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
satiricalfunnythin plotpoliticaldarkemotionalcharacter-drivenlightheartedgrittythought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Eckhart | 2006 | $250,000 | $389,000 | (est) |
| Maria Bello | 2006 | $154,000 | $240,000 | (est) |
| Cameron Bright | 2006 | $116,000 | $180,000 | (est) |
| Adam Brody | 2006 | $95,000 | $147,000 | (est) |
| Sam Elliott | 2006 | $81,000 | $126,000 | (est) |
| Katie Holmes | 2006 | $71,000 | $111,000 | (est) |
| David Koechner | 2006 | $64,000 | $100,000 | (est) |
| Rob Lowe | 2006 | $58,000 | $91,000 | (est) |
| William H. Macy | 2006 | $54,000 | $84,000 | (est) |
| J. K. Simmons | 2006 | $50,000 | $78,000 | (est) |
| Robert Duvall | 2006 | $47,000 | $73,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score86.0
RT critic review count183
Rotten Tomatoes audience score87.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.5
IMDb votes233,608
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $24,793,509 | $38,579,979 |
| International | 2006 | $14,529,518 | $22,608,680 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $39,323,027 | $61,188,659 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $18,208,562 | $28,333,461 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $477,000 | $742,237 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $147,000 | $228,740 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $15,068,000 | $23,446,585 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $35,542,000 | $55,305,186 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $5,950,442 | $9,259,195 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $75,393,004 | $117,315,403 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $6,500,000 | $10,114,335 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $8,125,000 (est) | $12,642,919 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $6,031,000 | $9,384,547 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $4,047,000 | $6,297,341 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $1,300,000 | $2,022,867 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $26,003,000 | $40,462,009 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $49,390,004 | $76,853,394 |
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