Synopsis
The accidental breakdown of an irrigation valve launches a hot confrontation between the mainly Latino farmers in a tiny New Mexico town and the real estate developers and politicians determined to acquire their land for a golf resort.
Scores
Overall Score
56.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
43.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
67.5%
Review Aggregate
67.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 70% of 20 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, gritty, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnygrittylightheartedcharacter-drivenstylizedemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubén Blades | 1988 | $1,058,000 | $2,806,000 | (est) |
| Richard Bradford | 1988 | $651,000 | $1,727,000 | (est) |
| Sônia Braga | 1988 | $490,000 | $1,301,000 | (est) |
| Julie Carmen | 1988 | $401,000 | $1,063,000 | (est) |
| James Gammon | 1988 | $343,000 | $910,000 | (est) |
| Melanie Griffith | 1988 | $302,000 | $801,000 | (est) |
| John Heard | 1988 | $271,000 | $719,000 | (est) |
| Carlos Riquelme | 1988 | $247,000 | $655,000 | (est) |
| Daniel Stern | 1988 | $227,000 | $603,000 | (est) |
| Christopher Walken | 1988 | $211,000 | $560,000 | (est) |
| Chick Vennera | 1988 | $198,000 | $524,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score61.0
RT critic review count33
Rotten Tomatoes audience score74.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes7,177
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $13,825,794 | $36,662,312 |
| International | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $13,825,794 | $36,662,312 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $6,912,897 | $18,331,156 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $21,039,000 | $55,789,807 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $11,005,000 | $29,182,320 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $3,318,191 | $8,798,955 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $42,275,088 | $112,102,238 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $22,000,000 | $58,338,122 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $4,864,000 (est) | $12,898,029 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $1,691,000 | $4,484,080 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $2,522,000 | $6,687,670 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $4,400,000 | $11,667,624 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $35,477,000 | $94,075,526 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $6,798,088 | $18,026,712 |
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