Synopsis
During Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, some loyalists hire a look-alike to swap places with the deposed Emperor. While the impostor lives in luxury on the island, the real Napoleon returns to Paris in order to retake the throne.
Scores
Overall Score
41.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
27.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
44.3%
Review Aggregate
69.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 75% of 79 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, historical, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedhistoricalfunnycharacter-drivenromanticvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Holm | 2002 | $20,000 | $34,000 | (est) |
| Iben Hjejle | 2002 | $12,000 | $21,000 | (est) |
| Tim McInnerny | 2002 | $9,000 | $16,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count85
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes2,854
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $661,903 | $1,154,191 |
| International | 2002 | $503,642 | $878,224 |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $1,165,545 | $2,032,415 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $532,408 | $928,385 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $7,000 | $12,206 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $7,958,000 | $13,876,735 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $14,838,000 | $25,873,711 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $264,761 | $461,676 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $23,600,170 | $41,152,714 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $1,282,000 (est) | $2,235,483 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2002 | $932,000 (est) | $1,625,172 (est) |
| Participations | 2002 | $944,000 | $1,646,097 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $1,691,000 | $2,948,675 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $256,400 | $447,097 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $5,105,400 | $8,902,524 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $18,494,770 | $32,250,190 |
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