Synopsis
The lives of an ex-con, a coffee-shop owner, and a young couple looking to make it rich intersect in the fictional and hypnotic Rain City.
Scores
Overall Score
21.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
14.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
2.2%
Review Aggregate
69.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 86% of 14 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize noir, dark, romantic. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
noirdarkromanticfunnycharacter-drivensuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Kristofferson | 1985 | $144,000 | $421,000 | (est) |
| Keith Carradine | 1985 | $89,000 | $259,000 | (est) |
| Lori Singer | 1985 | $67,000 | $195,000 | (est) |
| Geneviève Bujold | 1985 | $55,000 | $160,000 | (est) |
| Joe Morton | 1985 | $47,000 | $136,000 | (est) |
| George Kirby | 1985 | $41,000 | $120,000 | (est) |
| Divine | 1985 | $37,000 | $108,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score81.0
RT critic review count16
Rotten Tomatoes audience score61.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes2,743
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1985 | $19,632 | $57,236 |
| International | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1985 | $19,632 | $57,236 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1985 | $9,816 | $28,618 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1985 | $153,000 | $446,060 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1985 | $67,000 | $195,334 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1985 | $900,000 | $2,623,885 |
| Total Revenues | 1985 | $1,129,816 | $3,293,897 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1985 | $3,000,000 | $8,746,283 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1985 | $80,000 (est) | $233,234 (est) |
| Participations | 1985 | $23,000 | $67,055 |
| Residuals ? | 1985 | $58,000 | $169,095 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1985 | $600,000 | $1,749,257 |
| Total Expenses | 1985 | $3,761,000 | $10,964,923 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1985 | $-2,631,184 | $-7,671,026 |
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