Synopsis
Follows the iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Caro and his editor, the literary giant Robert Gottlieb, in this chronicle of a unique 50-year professional relationship.
Scores
Overall Score
44.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
24.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
43.8%
Review Aggregate
93.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 96% of 50 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, historical, funny. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedhistoricalfunnystylizedthought-provokingemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Caro | 2022 | $7,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Robert Gottlieb | 2022 | $4,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score96.0
RT critic review count50
Rotten Tomatoes audience score100.0
RT audience rating count50
IMDb rating8.1
IMDb votes617
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2022 | $335,417 | $359,482 |
| International | 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2022 | $335,417 | $359,482 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2022 | $167,708 | $179,741 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2022 | $2,564,000 | $2,747,956 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2022 | $3,869,000 | $4,146,585 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2022 | $697,000 | $747,007 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2022 | $2,143,000 | $2,296,751 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2022 | $150,938 | $161,767 |
| Total Revenues | 2022 | $9,591,646 | $10,279,807 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2022 | $369,000 (est) | $395,474 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2022 | $235,000 (est) | $251,860 (est) |
| Participations | 2022 | $384,000 | $411,550 |
| Residuals ? | 2022 | $387,000 | $414,766 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2022 | $73,800 | $79,095 |
| Total Expenses | 2022 | $1,448,800 | $1,552,745 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2022 | $8,142,846 | $8,727,062 |
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