Synopsis
After two years as a Mormon missionary, Jared returns to find everything falling apart: his girlfriend leaves, he loses his job, and BYU rejects him. As more problems arise, he questions if righteous living is worth it.
Scores
Overall Score
40.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
22.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
47.6%
Review Aggregate
65.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 64% of 11 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, satirical. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivensatiricalfamily-friendlyemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Heyborne, | 2003 | $21,000 | $36,000 | (est) |
| Daryn Tufts, | 2003 | $13,000 | $22,000 | (est) |
| Will Swenson, | 2003 | $10,000 | $17,000 | (est) |
| Britani Bateman, | 2003 | $8,000 | $14,000 | (est) |
| Tracy Ann Evans, | 2003 | $7,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
| Merrill Dodge, | 2003 | $6,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Michael Birkeland, | 2003 | $5,000 | $9,000 | (est) |
| Maren Ord | 2003 | $5,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Gary Crowton | 2003 | $5,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score64.0
RT critic review count11
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes920
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $1,111,615 | $1,895,183 |
| International | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $1,111,615 | $1,895,183 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $555,808 | $947,591 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $51,000 | $86,949 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $10,007,000 | $17,060,848 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $18,256,000 | $31,124,497 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $444,646 | $758,073 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $29,314,454 | $49,977,958 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $500,000 | $852,446 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $450,000 (est) | $767,201 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $2,345,000 | $3,997,970 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $2,106,000 | $3,590,501 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $100,000 | $170,489 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $5,501,000 | $9,378,607 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $23,813,454 | $40,599,351 |
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