Synopsis
When his mother dies, a teenager takes a road-trip in a stolen car to find his long-lost brother. Along the way he discovers a profound connection with the car-owner and with himself as well.
Scores
Overall Score
32.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
40.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
8.6%
Review Aggregate
55.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 45% of 22 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, character-driven, visually striking. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
stylizedcharacter-drivenvisually strikinggrittyfunnyemotionalchristmasupliftinglightheartedfamily-friendly
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Taylor Pucci | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Zooey Deschanel | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Jena Malone | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Maura Tierney | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score46.0
RT critic review count24
Rotten Tomatoes audience score60.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes5,316
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $11,931 | $17,384 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $11,931 | $17,384 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $5,966 | $8,692 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $142,000 | $206,899 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $51,000 | $74,309 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $1,178,000 | $1,716,389 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $2,441,000 | $3,556,626 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $75,000 | $109,278 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $3,892,966 | $5,672,193 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $250,000 (est) | $364,259 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $156,000 | $227,298 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $270,000 | $393,400 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $50,000 | $72,852 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $806,000 | $1,174,372 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $3,086,966 | $4,497,822 |
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