Synopsis
Set in Algeria in the 1920s, a rabbi's cat who learns how to speak after swallowing the family parrot expresses his desire to convert to Judaism.
Scores
Overall Score
54.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
36.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
63.7%
Review Aggregate
81.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 94% of 16 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, family-friendly, gritty. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
visually strikingfamily-friendlygrittystylizedfunnylighthearted
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| François Morel | 2012 | $815,000 | $1,114,000 | (est) |
| Hafsia Herzi | 2012 | $502,000 | $685,000 | (est) |
| Maurice Bénichou | 2012 | $378,000 | $516,000 | (est) |
| Fellag | 2012 | $309,000 | $422,000 | (est) |
| François Damiens | 2012 | $264,000 | $361,000 | (est) |
| Jean-Pierre Kalfon | 2012 | $233,000 | $318,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score94.0
RT critic review count16
Rotten Tomatoes audience score75.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes3,891
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $23,392 | $31,960 |
| International | 2012 | $4,185,181 | $5,718,168 |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $4,208,573 | $5,750,128 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $1,685,768 | $2,303,247 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $899,000 | $1,228,294 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $404,000 | $551,981 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $1,425,000 | $1,946,962 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $3,521,000 | $4,810,704 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $3,750,000 | $5,123,584 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $11,684,768 | $15,964,773 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $12,500,000 | $17,078,615 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $1,218,000 (est) | $1,664,140 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $234,000 | $319,712 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $586,000 | $800,645 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $2,500,000 | $3,415,723 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $17,038,000 | $23,278,835 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $-5,353,232 | $-7,314,063 |
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