Synopsis
When police officer Xavier Quinn's childhood friend, Maubee, becomes associated with murder and a briefcase full of ten thousand dollar bills, The Mighty Quinn must clear his name. Or try to catch him, which could be even trickier.
Scores
Overall Score
51.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
48.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
45.9%
Review Aggregate
67.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 91% of 11 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, visually striking. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnycharacter-drivenvisually strikingsuspensefulaction-packedemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Washington | 1989 | $52,000 | $132,000 | (est) |
| James Fox | 1989 | $32,000 | $81,000 | (est) |
| Mimi Rogers | 1989 | $24,000 | $61,000 | (est) |
| M. Emmet Walsh | 1989 | $20,000 | $50,000 | (est) |
| Sheryl Lee Ralph | 1989 | $17,000 | $43,000 | (est) |
| Robert Townsend | 1989 | $15,000 | $38,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score89.0
RT critic review count18
Rotten Tomatoes audience score48.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.0
IMDb votes7,388
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $4,557,214 | $11,529,016 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $4,557,214 | $11,529,016 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $2,278,607 | $5,764,508 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $16,307,000 | $41,254,080 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $9,042,000 | $22,874,802 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $1,093,731 | $2,766,964 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $28,721,338 | $72,660,354 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $5,013,000 (est) | $12,682,081 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $2,382,000 (est) | $6,026,076 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $1,149,000 | $2,906,785 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $1,919,000 | $4,854,760 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $1,002,600 | $2,536,416 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $11,465,600 | $29,006,119 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $17,255,738 | $43,654,235 |
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