Synopsis
THE ADVOCATES is a sweeping look at the history and causes of Los Angeles' current homeless crisis, and an intimate view of the tireless work of advocates who strive to create better lives for their homeless clients.
Scores
Overall Score
23.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
7.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
6.5%
Review Aggregate
88.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 2 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, emotional, visually striking. Common reservations focus on uneven tone, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealisticuneven tone
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keanu Reeves | 2018 | $4,460,000 | $5,572,000 | (est) |
| Al Pacino | 2018 | $2,745,000 | $3,430,000 | (est) |
| Charlize Theron | 2018 | $2,067,000 | $2,582,000 | (est) |
| Jeffrey Jones | 2018 | $1,690,000 | $2,111,000 | (est) |
| Judith Ivey | 2018 | $1,446,000 | $1,806,000 | (est) |
| Craig T. Nelson | 2018 | $1,272,000 | $1,590,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count2
Rotten Tomatoes audience score100.0
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes51
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2018 | $10,402 | $12,995 |
| International | 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2018 | $10,402 | $12,995 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2018 | $5,201 | $6,498 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2018 | $174,000 | $217,379 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2018 | $210,000 | $262,354 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2018 | $107,000 | $133,675 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2018 | $304,000 | $379,788 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2018 | $75,000 | $93,698 |
| Total Revenues | 2018 | $875,201 | $1,093,391 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2018 | $250,000 (est) | $312,326 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2018 | $80,000 (est) | $99,944 (est) |
| Participations | 2018 | $18,000 | $22,487 |
| Residuals ? | 2018 | $42,000 | $52,471 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2018 | $50,000 | $62,465 |
| Total Expenses | 2018 | $440,000 | $549,693 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2018 | $435,201 | $543,698 |
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