Synopsis
Wrongly accused of physically abusing a fellow actor, starving thespians Arthur and Maurice find themselves pursued by the law aboard a cruise ship.
Scores
Overall Score
40.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
28.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
41.3%
Review Aggregate
67.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 64% of 11 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Platt | 1998 | $23,000 | $45,000 | (est) |
| Stanley Tucci | 1998 | $14,000 | $28,000 | (est) |
| Teagle F. Bougere | 1998 | $11,000 | $21,000 | (est) |
| Elizabeth Bracco | 1998 | $9,000 | $17,000 | (est) |
| Steve Buscemi | 1998 | $8,000 | $15,000 | (est) |
| Billy Connolly | 1998 | $7,000 | $13,000 | (est) |
| Allan Corduner | 1998 | $6,000 | $11,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score63.0
RT critic review count38
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes5,535
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $2,198,044 | $4,230,224 |
| International | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $2,198,044 | $4,230,224 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $1,099,022 | $2,115,112 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $8,714,000 | $16,770,441 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $12,191,000 | $23,462,067 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $879,218 | $1,692,089 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $22,883,240 | $44,039,709 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $2,418,000 (est) | $4,653,538 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $1,576,000 (est) | $3,033,075 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $915,000 | $1,760,954 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $1,580,000 | $3,040,773 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $483,600 | $930,708 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $6,972,600 | $13,419,047 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $15,910,640 | $30,620,662 |
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