Synopsis
An aging Tennessee farmer returns to his homestead and must confront a family betrayal, the reappearance of an old enemy, and the loss of his farm.
Scores
Overall Score
38.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
24.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
35.9%
Review Aggregate
76.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 81% of 36 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, realistic, dark. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
character-drivenrealisticdarkfunnysuspensefulemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hal Holbrook | 2009 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Ray McKinnon | 2009 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Walton Goggins | 2009 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Mia Wasikowska | 2009 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Carrie Preston | 2009 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Dixie Carter | 2009 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Barry Corbin | 2009 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score81.0
RT critic review count37
Rotten Tomatoes audience score76.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes3,053
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $281,350 | $411,466 |
| International | 2009 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $281,350 | $411,466 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $140,675 | $205,733 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $1,300,000 | $1,901,212 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $417,000 | $609,850 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $5,308,000 | $7,762,796 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $11,343,000 | $16,588,808 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $126,608 | $185,160 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $18,635,282 | $27,253,559 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $309,000 (est) | $451,904 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $225,000 (est) | $329,056 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $745,000 | $1,089,541 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $1,298,000 | $1,898,287 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $61,800 | $90,381 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $2,638,800 | $3,859,168 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $15,996,482 | $23,394,391 |
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