Synopsis
Three actors accept an invitation to a Mexican village to perform their onscreen bandit fighter roles, unaware that it is the real thing.
Scores
Overall Score
82.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
90.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
86.9%
Review Aggregate
57.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 41% of 32 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, christmas. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnylightheartedchristmassatiricalstylizedcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Martin | 1986 | $1,630,000 | $4,666,000 | (est) |
| Chevy Chase | 1986 | $1,003,000 | $2,872,000 | (est) |
| Martin Short | 1986 | $755,000 | $2,162,000 | (est) |
| Alfonso Arau | 1986 | $618,000 | $1,768,000 | (est) |
| Tony Plana | 1986 | $528,000 | $1,512,000 | (est) |
| Patrice Martinez | 1986 | $465,000 | $1,331,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score45.0
RT critic review count42
Rotten Tomatoes audience score67.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes89,908
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1986 | $39,246,734 | $112,333,033 |
| International | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1986 | $39,246,734 | $112,333,033 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1986 | $19,623,367 | $56,166,517 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1986 | $27,999,000 | $80,139,474 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1986 | $12,023,000 | $34,412,547 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1986 | $9,811,684 | $28,083,258 |
| Total Revenues | 1986 | $69,457,050 | $198,801,795 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1986 | $25,000,000 | $71,555,657 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1986 | $7,879,000 (est) | $22,551,481 (est) |
| Participations | 1986 | $5,557,000 | $15,905,391 |
| Residuals ? | 1986 | $3,424,000 | $9,800,263 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1986 | $4,250,000 | $12,164,462 |
| Total Expenses | 1986 | $46,110,000 | $131,977,254 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1986 | $23,347,050 | $66,824,541 |
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