Synopsis
The story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man. When he was finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor his daughters had any clue about his real profession.
Scores
Overall Score
71.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
77.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
66.7%
Review Aggregate
65.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 122 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, character-driven, historical. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotcharacter-drivenhistoricalfamily-friendlydarkstylizedgrittylightheartedsuspensefulvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Shannon | 2013 | $759,000 | $1,022,000 | (est) |
| Winona Ryder | 2013 | $467,000 | $629,000 | (est) |
| James Franco | 2013 | $352,000 | $474,000 | (est) |
| Ray Liotta | 2013 | $288,000 | $387,000 | (est) |
| Chris Evans | 2013 | $246,000 | $331,000 | (est) |
| David Schwimmer | 2013 | $217,000 | $292,000 | (est) |
| Robert Davi | 2013 | $194,000 | $262,000 | (est) |
| Danny Abeckaser | 2013 | $177,000 | $238,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count122
Rotten Tomatoes audience score62.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes82,504
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2013 | $1,969,193 | $2,651,227 |
| International | 2013 | $2,583,777 | $3,478,673 |
| Worldwide | 2013 | $4,552,970 | $6,129,900 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2013 | $2,018,107 | $2,717,083 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2013 | $3,522,000 | $4,741,852 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2013 | $2,106,000 | $2,835,417 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2013 | $4,552,000 | $6,128,594 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2013 | $11,795,000 | $15,880,221 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2013 | $787,677 | $1,060,491 |
| Total Revenues | 2013 | $24,780,784 | $33,363,657 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2013 | $13,500,000 | $18,175,751 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2013 | $4,325,000 (est) | $5,822,972 (est) |
| Participations | 2013 | $991,000 | $1,334,235 |
| Residuals ? | 2013 | $1,438,000 | $1,936,054 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2013 | $2,700,000 | $3,635,150 |
| Total Expenses | 2013 | $22,954,000 | $30,904,162 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2013 | $1,826,784 | $2,459,495 |
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