Synopsis
This off-beat drama about man's search for meaning amidst the ache of despair chronicles Finn, an introspective English teacher entering a mid-life crisis impelled by a recent tragedy, as he sets afoot selling encyclopedias to the town locals.
Scores
Overall Score
22.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
11.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
16.6%
Review Aggregate
56.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 6 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, emotional, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedemotionalcharacter-drivenvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score50.0
RT critic review count6
Rotten Tomatoes audience score58.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes652
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $23,457 | $35,497 |
| International | 2007 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $23,457 | $35,497 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $11,728 | $17,748 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $131,000 | $198,238 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $49,000 | $74,150 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $2,261,000 | $3,421,494 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $5,080,000 | $7,687,390 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $75,000 | $113,495 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $7,607,728 | $11,512,515 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2007 | $250,000 (est) | $378,316 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $80,000 (est) | $121,061 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $304,000 | $460,033 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $545,000 | $824,730 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $50,000 | $75,663 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $1,229,000 | $1,859,804 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $6,378,728 | $9,652,712 |
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