Synopsis
A reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.
Scores
Overall Score
34.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
45.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
15.4%
Review Aggregate
43.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 34% of 44 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, lighthearted, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticlightheartedcharacter-drivenfunnydarksatiricalemotionalstylizedrealistichistorical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Daniels | 2009 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Lauren Graham | 2009 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Lou Taylor Pucci | 2009 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Olivia Thirlby | 2009 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Kat Dennings | 2009 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Thomas Roy | 2009 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score32.0
RT critic review count47
Rotten Tomatoes audience score42.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes7,571
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $26,676 | $39,013 |
| International | 2009 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $26,676 | $39,013 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $13,338 | $19,506 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $483,000 | $706,373 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $155,000 | $226,683 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $1,973,000 | $2,885,455 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $4,215,000 | $6,164,314 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $75,000 | $109,685 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $6,914,338 | $10,112,017 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $250,000 (est) | $365,618 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $80,000 (est) | $116,998 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $277,000 | $405,104 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $478,000 | $699,061 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $50,000 | $73,124 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $1,135,000 | $1,659,904 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $5,779,338 | $8,452,113 |
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