Synopsis
On call 24/7 for the past six years, three senior citizens have made history by greeting nearly one million U.S. troops at a tiny airport in Maine. Filled with unexpected turns, their uplifting and emotional journey demonstrates the meaning of community at a time when America needs it most.
Scores
Overall Score
33.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
14.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
27.7%
Review Aggregate
85.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 92% of 25 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, dark, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
emotionaldarklightheartedcharacter-drivenvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Gaudet | 2009 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| William Knight | 2009 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Jerry Mundy | 2009 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score92.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score87.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.4
IMDb votes313
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $106,542 | $155,815 |
| International | 2009 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $106,542 | $155,815 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $53,271 | $77,907 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $927,000 | $1,355,710 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $297,000 | $434,354 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $3,786,000 | $5,536,915 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $8,090,000 | $11,831,389 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $53,271 | $77,907 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $13,206,542 | $19,314,183 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $250,000 (est) | $365,618 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $85,000 (est) | $124,310 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $528,000 | $772,185 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $921,000 | $1,346,936 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $50,000 | $73,124 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $1,834,000 | $2,682,172 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $11,372,542 | $16,632,011 |
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