Synopsis
The Sons of Tennessee Williams charts the evolution of the gay Mardi Gras krewe scene over the decades, illuminating the ways in which its emergence was a seminal factor in the cause of gay liberation in the South.
Scores
Overall Score
22.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
14.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
2.3%
Review Aggregate
75.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, gritty, historical. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnygrittyhistoricalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score69.0
RT critic review count13
Rotten Tomatoes audience score90.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes856
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $3,242 | $4,522 |
| International | 2011 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $3,242 | $4,522 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $1,621 | $2,261 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $73,000 | $101,823 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $23,000 | $32,081 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $133,000 | $185,514 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $317,000 | $442,165 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $67,500 | $94,152 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $615,121 | $857,997 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $225,000 (est) | $313,839 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $80,000 (est) | $111,587 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $12,000 | $16,738 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $36,000 | $50,214 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $45,000 | $62,768 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $398,000 | $555,147 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $217,121 | $302,850 |
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