Synopsis
If, in 1940, you had a lobotomized aunt, an institutionalized father, a racist mother, and were the only gay kid on the block, what do you think the odds would be that you'd end up a Tony winner, a staple of television, and a generational icon? Enter "The Life Of Reilly". The cliché goes that truth is stranger than fiction. In this case, it is also funnier and more heartbreaking. Charles Nelson Reilly, famous for his game show innuendos and "X Files" guest appearances, takes us through his bizarre, star-studded, tragic, hilarious, and ultimately amazing life with a potent blend of tenderness and quick one-liners. "The Life Of Reilly" is an adaptation of Mr. Reilly's acclaimed one-man show and was photographed for the screen during Mr. Reilly's final two performances of his play in North Hollywood, California.
Scores
Popularity Percentile (Year)
10.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
21.2%
Critic Consensus
100.0% Fresh • 43 critic reviews
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 43 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, family-friendly. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnylightheartedfamily-friendlytragicemotionaluplifting
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score98.0
RT critic review count44
Rotten Tomatoes audience score83.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating8.1
IMDb votes367
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $38,960 | $58,957 |
| International | 2007 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $38,960 | $58,957 |
Earnings / Profitability
Estimated net revenues and net expenses for films based on reported and estimated numbers. This income statement should be considered most viable for the first 24 months after the inital movie's release (ie after most lucrative pay windows).
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|
| Revenues |
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $19,480 | $29,478 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $168,000 | $254,229 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $63,000 | $95,336 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $2,892,000 | $4,376,365 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $6,499,000 | $9,834,715 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $63,300 | $95,790 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $9,704,780 | $14,685,912 |
| Expenses |
| Budget ? | 2007 | $211,000 (est) | $319,299 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $80,000 (est) | $121,061 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $388,000 | $587,147 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $698,000 | $1,056,260 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $42,200 | $63,860 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $1,419,200 | $2,147,627 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $8,285,580 | $12,538,285 |
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Tooltips
- Budget Estimated using Machine Learning
- Digital Rentals: PVOD, VOD, & On-Demand
- Marketing & distribution costs to release Movie in Theaters. Includes: Online & Offline Ads, Posters, Trailer Production, and physical or digital copies (formerly "prints") sent to cinemas.
- Net Digital Purchase Revenue
- Net Revenues for Physical Rentals: VHS, DVD, BluRay (when appropriate)
- Physical Purchases: VHS $0, DVD $6,291,000, BluRay $207,000
- Reported or Estimated Net Budget (after tax, product placements, & grants)
- Theatrical box office grosses split into Domestic, International, and Worldwide totals.
- Union-modeled residuals using SAG-AFTRA and WGA schedules as a simplified estimate proxy.
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Budget Tooltip
Reported or Estimated Net Budget (after tax, product placements, & grants)
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