Synopsis
An expert on productivity shows wacky workers in 1966 Australia how to run their moccasin factory like clockwork, despite laying off more than half the workforce.
Scores
Overall Score
25.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
22.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
9.7%
Review Aggregate
59.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, stylized, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedstylizedfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Hopkins | 1992 | $177,000 | $397,000 | (est) |
| Ben Mendelsohn | 1992 | $109,000 | $244,000 | (est) |
| Alwyn Kurts | 1992 | $82,000 | $184,000 | (est) |
| Bruno Lawrence | 1992 | $67,000 | $150,000 | (est) |
| Angela Punch McGregor | 1992 | $57,000 | $129,000 | (est) |
| Russell Crowe | 1992 | $51,000 | $113,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count6
Rotten Tomatoes audience score50.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes2,455
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1992 | $179,469 | $401,279 |
| International | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1992 | $179,469 | $401,279 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1992 | $89,734 | $200,639 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1992 | $2,580,000 | $5,768,682 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1992 | $1,841,000 | $4,116,334 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1992 | $80,761 | $180,575 |
| Total Revenues | 1992 | $4,591,496 | $10,266,231 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1992 | $3,400,000 | $7,602,138 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1992 | $144,000 (est) | $321,973 (est) |
| Participations | 1992 | $92,000 | $205,705 |
| Residuals ? | 1992 | $322,000 | $719,967 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1992 | $680,000 | $1,520,428 |
| Total Expenses | 1992 | $4,638,000 | $10,370,211 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1992 | $-46,504 | $-103,980 |
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