Synopsis
When a burnt-out shrink needs a temp, a charming escaped convict takes over his practice and radio show.
Scores
Overall Score
48.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
40.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
61.0%
Review Aggregate
45.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 6 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Aykroyd | 1988 | $1,143,000 | $3,032,000 | (est) |
| Charles Grodin | 1988 | $704,000 | $1,866,000 | (est) |
| Donna Dixon | 1988 | $530,000 | $1,405,000 | (est) |
| Richard Romanus | 1988 | $433,000 | $1,149,000 | (est) |
| David Clennon | 1988 | $371,000 | $983,000 | (est) |
| Arye Gross | 1988 | $326,000 | $865,000 | (est) |
| Walter Matthau | 1988 | $293,000 | $777,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score40.0
RT critic review count10
Rotten Tomatoes audience score44.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating5.8
IMDb votes5,940
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $11,005,304 | $29,183,126 |
| International | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $11,005,304 | $29,183,126 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $5,502,652 | $14,591,563 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $18,441,000 | $48,900,606 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $9,646,000 | $25,578,615 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $2,641,273 | $7,003,950 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $36,230,925 | $96,074,735 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $19,000,000 | $50,382,925 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $3,604,000 (est) | $9,556,845 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $1,449,000 | $3,842,361 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $2,196,000 | $5,823,205 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $3,800,000 | $10,076,585 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $30,049,000 | $79,681,921 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $6,181,925 | $16,392,814 |
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