Synopsis
Follow six diverse trainers as they jockey for position along the 2006 Kentucky Derby trail.
Scores
Overall Score
29.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
7.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
30.3%
Review Aggregate
75.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 68% of 25 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize tragic, family-friendly, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
tragicfamily-friendlyemotionallightheartedcharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score69.0
RT critic review count26
Rotten Tomatoes audience score86.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes147
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $124,294 | $181,101 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $124,294 | $181,101 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $62,147 | $90,550 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $505,000 | $735,804 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $180,000 | $262,267 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $4,183,000 | $6,094,785 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $8,667,000 | $12,628,137 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $62,147 | $90,550 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $13,659,294 | $19,902,093 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $250,000 (est) | $364,259 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $99,000 (est) | $144,247 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $546,000 | $795,542 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $972,000 | $1,416,240 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $50,000 | $72,852 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $1,917,000 | $2,793,139 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $11,742,294 | $17,108,953 |
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