Synopsis
From the dealer to the narcotics officer, the inmate to the federal judge, a penetrating look inside America's criminal justice system, revealing the profound human rights implications of U.S. drug policy.
Scores
Overall Score
53.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
47.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
40.1%
Review Aggregate
87.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 94% of 65 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, thought-provoking, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
politicalthought-provokingemotionalmacabrehistoricalcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nannie Jeter | 2012 | $5,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| David Simon | 2012 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score94.0
RT critic review count65
Rotten Tomatoes audience score85.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.9
IMDb votes5,453
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $210,752 | $287,948 |
| International | 2012 | $8,407 | $11,486 |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $219,159 | $299,435 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $108,739 | $148,569 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $2,169,000 | $2,963,481 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $975,000 | $1,332,132 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $3,437,000 | $4,695,936 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $8,493,000 | $11,603,894 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $94,838 | $129,577 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $15,277,577 | $20,873,588 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $250,000 (est) | $341,572 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $153,000 (est) | $209,042 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $611,000 | $834,803 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $997,000 | $1,362,190 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $50,000 | $68,314 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $2,061,000 | $2,815,922 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $13,216,577 | $18,057,666 |
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