Synopsis
Four children enter a high-stakes lottery. If they win, they can attend one of the best schools in New York. A look at the crisis in public education, The Lottery makes the case than any child can succeed.
Scores
Overall Score
29.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
13.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
25.8%
Review Aggregate
69.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 64% of 14 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, emotional, thought-provoking. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlyemotionalthought-provokinggrittycharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score64.0
RT critic review count14
Rotten Tomatoes audience score76.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes597
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $54,543 | $78,451 |
| International | 2010 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $54,543 | $78,451 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $27,272 | $39,225 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $993,000 | $1,428,263 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $289,000 | $415,678 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $2,331,000 | $3,352,750 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $5,221,000 | $7,509,526 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $75,000 | $107,875 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $8,936,272 | $12,853,317 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $250,000 (est) | $359,583 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $80,000 (est) | $115,066 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $357,000 | $513,484 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $605,000 | $870,190 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $50,000 | $71,917 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $1,342,000 | $1,930,240 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $7,594,272 | $10,923,076 |
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