Synopsis
Who was General Tso, and why are we eating his chicken? This feature documentary explores the origins and ubiquity of Chinese-American food through the story of an iconic sweet and spicy chicken dish.
Scores
Overall Score
38.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
30.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
24.8%
Review Aggregate
79.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 90% of 21 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize realistic, suspenseful, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
realisticsuspensefullightheartedfunnyhistoricalcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score90.0
RT critic review count21
Rotten Tomatoes audience score75.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes1,893
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2015 | $54,275 | $71,840 |
| International | 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2015 | $54,275 | $71,840 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2015 | $27,138 | $35,920 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2015 | $1,107,000 | $1,465,257 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2015 | $1,160,000 | $1,535,409 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2015 | $1,255,000 | $1,661,154 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2015 | $3,364,000 | $4,452,687 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2015 | $75,000 | $99,272 |
| Total Revenues | 2015 | $6,988,138 | $9,249,699 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2015 | $250,000 (est) | $330,907 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2015 | $80,000 (est) | $105,890 (est) |
| Participations | 2015 | $280,000 | $370,616 |
| Residuals ? | 2015 | $406,000 | $537,393 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2015 | $50,000 | $66,181 |
| Total Expenses | 2015 | $1,066,000 | $1,410,988 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2015 | $5,922,138 | $7,838,711 |
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