Synopsis
The incredible story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst and his solo attempt to circumnavigate the globe. The struggles he confronted on the journey while his family awaited his return is one of the most enduring mysteries of recent times.
Scores
Overall Score
55.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
64.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
41.8%
Review Aggregate
56.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 74% of 82 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, tragic, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
historicaltragiccharacter-drivenemotionalrealisticsuspensefullightheartedcoming of ageromanticpsychological
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Firth | 2018 | $2,197,000 | $2,745,000 | (est) |
| Rachel Weisz | 2018 | $1,352,000 | $1,690,000 | (est) |
| David Thewlis | 2018 | $1,018,000 | $1,272,000 | (est) |
| Ken Stott | 2018 | $832,000 | $1,040,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count82
Rotten Tomatoes audience score34.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.0
IMDb votes10,154
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2018 | $29,538 | $36,902 |
| International | 2018 | $276,667 | $345,641 |
| Worldwide | 2018 | $306,205 | $382,543 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2018 | $125,436 | $156,707 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2018 | $645,000 | $805,800 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2018 | $777,000 | $970,708 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2018 | $397,000 | $495,973 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2018 | $1,127,000 | $1,407,965 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2018 | $8,100,000 | $10,119,355 |
| Total Revenues | 2018 | $11,171,436 | $13,956,509 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2018 | $27,000,000 | $33,731,182 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2018 | $245,000 (est) | $306,079 (est) |
| Participations | 2018 | $223,000 | $278,595 |
| Residuals ? | 2018 | $535,000 | $668,377 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2018 | $4,590,000 | $5,734,301 |
| Total Expenses | 2018 | $32,593,000 | $40,718,534 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2018 | $-21,421,564 | $-26,762,025 |
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