Synopsis
A washed-up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the U.S. Open in order to win the heart of his successful rival's girlfriend.
Scores
Overall Score
78.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
73.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
89.5%
Review Aggregate
68.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 72% of 40 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, tragic, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedtragicromanticrealisticfunnycharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Costner | 1996 | $4,394,000 | $8,785,000 | (est) |
| Rene Russo | 1996 | $2,705,000 | $5,408,000 | (est) |
| Cheech Marin | 1996 | $2,036,000 | $4,072,000 | (est) |
| Don Johnson | 1996 | $1,665,000 | $3,329,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score74.0
RT critic review count53
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes55,242
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1996 | $53,854,588 | $107,674,852 |
| International | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1996 | $53,854,588 | $107,674,852 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1996 | $26,927,294 | $53,837,426 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1996 | $36,216,000 | $72,408,918 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1996 | $42,907,000 | $85,786,653 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1996 | $13,463,647 | $26,918,713 |
| Total Revenues | 1996 | $119,513,941 | $238,951,710 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1996 | $45,000,000 | $89,971,319 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1996 | $16,874,000 (est) | $33,737,245 (est) |
| Participations | 1996 | $9,561,000 | $19,115,906 |
| Residuals ? | 1996 | $6,492,000 | $12,979,862 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1996 | $7,650,000 | $15,295,124 |
| Total Expenses | 1996 | $85,577,000 | $171,099,458 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1996 | $33,936,941 | $67,852,252 |
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