Synopsis
Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying.
Scores
Overall Score
59.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
49.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
72.6%
Review Aggregate
61.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 45% of 11 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, romantic, action-packed. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenromanticaction-packedemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Caan | 1993 | $1,438,000 | $3,121,000 | (est) |
| Halle Berry | 1993 | $885,000 | $1,921,000 | (est) |
| Omar Epps | 1993 | $666,000 | $1,447,000 | (est) |
| Craig Sheffer | 1993 | $545,000 | $1,183,000 | (est) |
| Kristy Swanson | 1993 | $466,000 | $1,012,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score43.0
RT critic review count21
Rotten Tomatoes audience score80.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes12,064
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1993 | $23,032,564 | $50,002,184 |
| International | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1993 | $23,032,564 | $50,002,184 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1993 | $11,516,282 | $25,001,092 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1993 | $33,397,000 | $72,502,694 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1993 | $26,836,000 | $58,259,194 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1993 | $5,758,141 | $12,500,546 |
| Total Revenues | 1993 | $77,507,423 | $168,263,526 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1993 | $20,000,000 | $43,418,687 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1993 | $8,071,000 (est) | $17,521,611 (est) |
| Participations | 1993 | $6,201,000 | $13,461,964 |
| Residuals ? | 1993 | $4,725,000 | $10,257,665 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1993 | $4,000,000 | $8,683,737 |
| Total Expenses | 1993 | $42,997,000 | $93,343,664 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1993 | $34,510,423 | $74,919,862 |
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