Synopsis
The theory of evolution and a re-write of American history are caught in the crosshairs when an unabashed Creationist seeks re-election as chairman of America's most influential Board of Education.
Scores
Overall Score
33.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
22.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
19.3%
Review Aggregate
80.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 92% of 13 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize scary, funny, historical. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
scaryfunnyhistoricalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score92.0
RT critic review count13
Rotten Tomatoes audience score75.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes700
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $22,664 | $30,966 |
| International | 2012 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $22,664 | $30,966 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $11,332 | $15,483 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $807,000 | $1,102,595 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $363,000 | $495,963 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $1,279,000 | $1,747,484 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $3,159,000 | $4,316,108 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $72,900 | $99,602 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $5,692,232 | $7,777,235 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $243,000 (est) | $332,008 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $80,000 (est) | $109,303 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $228,000 | $311,514 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $367,000 | $501,428 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $48,600 | $66,402 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $966,600 | $1,320,655 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $4,725,632 | $6,456,580 |
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