Synopsis
Comedy drama based on the true story of two British Army dentists who in 1942, eager to see action, go A.W.O.L. and invade occupied France on their own.
Scores
Overall Score
34.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
21.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
35.1%
Review Aggregate
65.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 63% of 27 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, historical, macabre. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedhistoricalmacabrefunnycharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Cranham | 2004 | $5,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Leo Bill | 2004 | $3,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score59.0
RT critic review count29
Rotten Tomatoes audience score71.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes1,035
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $150,208 | $249,445 |
| International | 2004 | $66,943 | $111,170 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $217,151 | $360,616 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $101,881 | $169,191 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $53,000 | $88,015 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $2,000 | $3,321 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $5,550,000 | $9,216,702 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $11,612,000 | $19,283,665 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $75,104 | $124,723 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $17,393,985 | $28,885,618 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $250,000 (est) | $415,167 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $174,000 (est) | $288,956 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $696,000 | $1,155,824 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $1,267,000 | $2,104,065 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $50,000 | $83,033 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $2,437,000 | $4,047,046 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $14,956,985 | $24,838,572 |
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