Synopsis
In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr. Zorg at bay.
Scores
Overall Score
91.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
98.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
90.0%
Review Aggregate
78.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 73% of 64 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, thin plot, funny. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Willis | 1997 | $7,764,000 | $15,175,000 | (est) |
| Gary Oldman | 1997 | $4,779,000 | $9,341,000 | (est) |
| Ian Holm | 1997 | $3,598,000 | $7,033,000 | (est) |
| Chris Tucker | 1997 | $2,942,000 | $5,750,000 | (est) |
| Milla Jovovich | 1997 | $2,517,000 | $4,919,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score72.0
RT critic review count71
Rotten Tomatoes audience score87.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes532,664
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1997 | $63,820,180 | $124,737,635 |
| International | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1997 | $63,832,044 | $124,760,824 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1997 | $31,910,090 | $62,368,818 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1997 | $36,958,000 | $72,235,044 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1997 | $49,379,000 | $96,512,102 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1997 | $15,955,045 | $31,184,409 |
| Total Revenues | 1997 | $134,202,135 | $262,300,372 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1997 | $90,000,000 | $175,906,542 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1997 | $16,603,000 (est) | $32,450,848 (est) |
| Participations | 1997 | $5,368,000 | $10,491,848 |
| Residuals ? | 1997 | $7,146,000 | $13,966,979 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1997 | $13,500,000 | $26,385,981 |
| Total Expenses | 1997 | $132,617,000 | $259,202,199 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1997 | $1,585,135 | $3,098,174 |
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