Synopsis
A writer for a greeting card company discovers the struggles and tribulations of living alone after breaking up with his unfaithful girlfriend.
Scores
Overall Score
41.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
45.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
30.3%
Review Aggregate
52.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 46% of 13 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, realistic, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyrealisticromanticcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Martin | 1984 | $72,000 | $218,000 | (est) |
| Charles Grodin | 1984 | $45,000 | $134,000 | (est) |
| Judith Ivey | 1984 | $34,000 | $101,000 | (est) |
| Steve Lawrence | 1984 | $27,000 | $83,000 | (est) |
| Robyn Douglass | 1984 | $23,000 | $71,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score50.0
RT critic review count22
Rotten Tomatoes audience score47.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes8,059
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1984 | $5,718,573 | $17,265,798 |
| International | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1984 | $5,718,573 | $17,265,798 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1984 | $2,859,286 | $8,632,899 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1984 | $3,981,000 | $12,019,632 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1984 | $2,119,000 | $6,397,789 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1984 | $1,372,458 | $4,143,792 |
| Total Revenues | 1984 | $10,331,744 | $31,194,112 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1984 | $6,290,000 (est) | $18,991,079 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1984 | $2,697,000 (est) | $8,142,916 (est) |
| Participations | 1984 | $207,000 | $624,985 |
| Residuals ? | 1984 | $508,000 | $1,533,779 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1984 | $1,258,000 | $3,798,216 |
| Total Expenses | 1984 | $10,960,000 | $33,090,973 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1984 | $-628,256 | $-1,896,861 |
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