Synopsis
A documentary portrait of the late John Wojtowicz, whose attempted robbery of a Brooklyn bank to finance his lover's gender-reassignment surgery was the real-life inspiration for Dog Day Afternoon.
Scores
Overall Score
40.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
33.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
26.8%
Review Aggregate
78.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 83% of 36 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, emotional, family-friendly. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnyemotionalfamily-friendlyupliftingcharacter-drivenvisually strikinglightheartedgritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koko | 2014 | $553,000 | $733,000 | (est) |
| Josh Lucas | 2014 | $341,000 | $451,000 | (est) |
| Rachael Taylor | 2014 | $256,000 | $340,000 | (est) |
| John Batchelor | 2014 | $210,000 | $278,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score84.0
RT critic review count37
Rotten Tomatoes audience score80.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes1,027
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $44,581 | $59,083 |
| International | 2014 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $44,581 | $59,083 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $22,290 | $29,542 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $1,189,000 | $1,575,789 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $942,000 | $1,248,439 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $1,356,000 | $1,797,115 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $3,654,000 | $4,842,669 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $2,550,000 | $3,379,531 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $9,713,290 | $12,873,085 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $8,500,000 | $11,265,104 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $80,000 (est) | $106,025 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $194,000 | $257,109 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $555,000 | $735,545 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $1,700,000 | $2,253,021 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $11,029,000 | $14,616,803 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $-1,315,710 | $-1,743,718 |
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