Synopsis
With a plan to exact revenge on a legendary shark that killed his partner, oceanographer Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) rallies a crew that includes his estranged wife, a journalist, and a man who may or may not be his son.
Scores
Overall Score
81.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
87.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
79.7%
Review Aggregate
69.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 57% of 223 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, emotional. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotemotionalvisually strikinglightheartedcharacter-drivenstylizedsurrealdarkromantic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Murray | 2004 | $3,374,000 | $5,603,000 | (est) |
| Owen Wilson | 2004 | $2,077,000 | $3,449,000 | (est) |
| Cate Blanchett | 2004 | $1,564,000 | $2,597,000 | (est) |
| Anjelica Huston | 2004 | $1,278,000 | $2,123,000 | (est) |
| Willem Dafoe | 2004 | $1,094,000 | $1,816,000 | (est) |
| Jeff Goldblum | 2004 | $963,000 | $1,598,000 | (est) |
| Michael Gambon | 2004 | $864,000 | $1,435,000 | (est) |
| Bud Cort | 2004 | $787,000 | $1,307,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score57.0
RT critic review count223
Rotten Tomatoes audience score82.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes218,140
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $24,020,403 | $39,889,891 |
| International | 2004 | $10,788,000 | $17,915,276 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $34,808,403 | $57,805,167 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $16,325,402 | $27,111,056 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $169,000 | $280,653 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $5,000 | $8,303 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $17,779,000 | $29,524,999 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $37,200,000 | $61,776,813 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $5,764,897 | $9,573,574 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $77,243,298 | $128,275,398 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $50,000,000 | $83,033,351 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $29,157,000 (est) | $48,420,068 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $1,545,000 | $2,565,731 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $4,344,000 | $7,213,938 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $7,500,000 | $12,455,003 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $92,546,000 | $153,688,090 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $-15,302,702 | $-25,412,692 |
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