Synopsis
A physically perfect but innocent man goes in search of his long-lost twin brother, who turns out to be a short, womanizing, small-time crook.
Scores
Overall Score
85.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
94.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
97.9%
Review Aggregate
46.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 47% of 30 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnylightheartedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | 1988 | $40,000,000 source | $106,069,315 | reported |
| Danny DeVito | 1988 | $602,000 | $1,596,000 | (est) |
| Kelly Preston | 1988 | $453,000 | $1,202,000 | (est) |
| Chloe Webb | 1988 | $371,000 | $983,000 | (est) |
| Bonnie Bartlett | 1988 | $317,000 | $841,000 | (est) |
| Tony Jay | 1988 | $279,000 | $740,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score42.0
RT critic review count43
Rotten Tomatoes audience score40.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes144,329
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $111,938,388 | $296,830,704 |
| International | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $111,938,388 | $296,830,704 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $55,969,194 | $148,415,352 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $40,457,000 | $107,281,157 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $21,162,000 | $56,115,971 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $31,342,749 | $83,112,597 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $148,930,943 | $394,925,078 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $15,000,000 | $39,775,993 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $14,335,000 (est) | $38,012,591 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $22,340,000 | $59,239,713 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $6,055,000 | $16,056,243 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $3,000,000 | $7,955,199 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $60,730,000 | $161,039,738 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $88,200,943 | $233,885,340 |
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