Synopsis
In medieval France, young lawyer Richard Courtois leaves Paris for the simpler life in the country. However, he is soon drawn into amorous and political intrigues. At the same time, he is pushed to defend a pig, owned by the mysterious gypsy Samira. The pig has been arrested for the murder of a young boy.
Scores
Overall Score
26.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
13.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
17.9%
Review Aggregate
67.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
historicalfunnycharacter-drivenromanticemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keanu Reeves | 1994 | $4,460,000 | $9,440,000 | (est) |
| Al Pacino | 1994 | $2,745,000 | $5,811,000 | (est) |
| Charlize Theron | 1994 | $2,067,000 | $4,375,000 | (est) |
| Jeffrey Jones | 1994 | $1,690,000 | $3,577,000 | (est) |
| Judith Ivey | 1994 | $1,446,000 | $3,060,000 | (est) |
| Craig T. Nelson | 1994 | $1,272,000 | $2,693,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score82.0
RT critic review count11
Rotten Tomatoes audience score52.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes2,282
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1994 | $602,329 | $1,274,970 |
| International | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1994 | $602,329 | $1,274,970 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1994 | $301,164 | $637,485 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1994 | $5,288,000 | $11,193,290 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1994 | $4,881,000 | $10,331,779 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1994 | $240,932 | $509,988 |
| Total Revenues | 1994 | $10,711,096 | $22,672,543 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1994 | $57,000,000 | $120,653,846 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1994 | $482,000 (est) | $1,020,266 (est) |
| Participations | 1994 | $214,000 | $452,981 |
| Residuals ? | 1994 | $755,000 | $1,598,134 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1994 | $8,550,000 | $18,098,077 |
| Total Expenses | 1994 | $67,001,000 | $141,823,304 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1994 | $-56,289,904 | $-119,150,761 |
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