Synopsis
In the style of a Howard Hawks comedy, Baxter follows the twists and turns of a young man's life during the two weeks before his wedding.
Scores
Overall Score
42.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
43.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
34.7%
Review Aggregate
55.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 28% of 71 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, romantic, thin plot. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyromanticthin plotlightheartedcharacter-drivengritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Showalter | 2005 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Elizabeth Banks | 2005 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Michelle Williams | 2005 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Justin Theroux | 2005 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score32.0
RT critic review count75
Rotten Tomatoes audience score75.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes5,086
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $181,872 | $292,131 |
| International | 2005 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $181,872 | $292,131 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $90,936 | $146,066 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $108,000 | $173,475 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $17,000 | $27,306 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $6,010,000 | $9,653,543 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $14,428,000 | $23,174,927 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $81,842 | $131,459 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $20,735,778 | $33,306,776 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $250,000 (est) | $401,562 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $145,000 (est) | $232,906 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $829,000 | $1,331,579 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $1,513,000 | $2,430,251 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $50,000 | $80,312 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $2,787,000 | $4,476,610 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $17,948,778 | $28,830,166 |
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