Synopsis
Tells the story of two men whose fateful encounter in 1996 set them on a course of events that led them to Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden, 9/11, Guantanamo, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Scores
Overall Score
32.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
18.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
22.7%
Review Aggregate
80.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 87% of 23 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, historical, thought-provoking. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
politicalhistoricalthought-provokingcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score88.0
RT critic review count24
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes979
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $42,273 | $60,803 |
| International | 2010 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $42,273 | $60,803 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $21,136 | $30,401 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $889,000 | $1,278,676 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $259,000 | $372,528 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $2,087,000 | $3,001,797 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $4,675,000 | $6,724,197 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $69,900 | $100,539 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $8,001,036 | $11,508,139 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $233,000 (est) | $335,131 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $80,000 (est) | $115,066 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $320,000 | $460,266 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $541,000 | $778,137 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $46,600 | $67,026 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $1,220,600 | $1,755,627 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $6,780,436 | $9,752,512 |
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