Synopsis
As he approaches manhood, Ben Meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated Marine pilot.
Scores
Overall Score
34.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
27.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
14.5%
Review Aggregate
82.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 92% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, family-friendly, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
emotionalfamily-friendlycharacter-drivengrittyfunnyvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Duvall | 1979 | $260,000 | $1,125,000 | (est) |
| Blythe Danner | 1979 | $160,000 | $693,000 | (est) |
| Michael O'Keefe | 1979 | $121,000 | $521,000 | (est) |
| Stan Shaw | 1979 | $99,000 | $426,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score95.0
RT critic review count20
Rotten Tomatoes audience score76.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes7,365
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1979 | $4,702,575 | $20,319,529 |
| International | 1979 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1979 | $4,702,575 | $20,319,529 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1979 | $2,351,288 | $10,159,764 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1979 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1979 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1979 | $215,000 | $929,001 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1979 | $253,000 | $1,093,197 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1979 | $1,128,618 | $4,876,687 |
| Total Revenues | 1979 | $3,947,906 | $17,058,650 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1979 | $4,000,000 | $17,283,747 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1979 | $1,517,000 (est) | $6,554,861 (est) |
| Participations | 1979 | $79,000 | $341,354 |
| Residuals ? | 1979 | $85,000 | $367,280 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1979 | $800,000 | $3,456,749 |
| Total Expenses | 1979 | $6,481,000 | $28,003,990 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1979 | $-2,533,094 | $-10,945,341 |
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