Synopsis
Billy Flynn is an ex-champion boxer who was KO'd by booze and gambling. When the wealthy, estranged mother of his young son begins trying to lure the boy away from him, Flynn must return to the ring to provide for his child.
Scores
Overall Score
50.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
38.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
59.2%
Review Aggregate
61.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 47% of 17 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Voight | 1979 | $460,000 | $1,988,000 | (est) |
| Faye Dunaway | 1979 | $283,000 | $1,224,000 | (est) |
| Ricky Schroder | 1979 | $213,000 | $921,000 | (est) |
| Jack Warden | 1979 | $174,000 | $753,000 | (est) |
| Arthur Hill | 1979 | $149,000 | $644,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score40.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score81.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes9,721
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1979 | $30,441,738 | $131,536,824 |
| International | 1979 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1979 | $30,441,738 | $131,536,824 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1979 | $15,220,869 | $65,768,412 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1979 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1979 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1979 | $1,434,000 | $6,196,223 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1979 | $1,685,000 | $7,280,778 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1979 | $7,610,434 | $32,884,206 |
| Total Revenues | 1979 | $25,950,304 | $112,129,620 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1979 | $8,000,000 | $34,567,494 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1979 | $5,174,000 (est) | $22,356,527 (est) |
| Participations | 1979 | $1,038,000 | $4,485,132 |
| Residuals ? | 1979 | $587,000 | $2,536,390 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1979 | $1,600,000 | $6,913,499 |
| Total Expenses | 1979 | $16,399,000 | $70,859,042 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1979 | $9,551,304 | $41,270,578 |
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