Tying the Knot

2004 | Documentary, History, Romance, Homosexual Theme, LGBTQ Theme, Politics

Synopsis

A look at the debate over same sex marriage in the USA. The reasons behind it are illustrated with real life couples that have run afoul of current laws despite varying levels of planning. Also, the reasons against it are debunked by proponents.

Scores

Overall Score
29.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
14.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
20.5%
Review Aggregate
79.8

Critic Consensus

88.9% Fresh • 36 critic reviews

Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 36 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, political, stylized. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.

emotionalpoliticalstylizedthought-provokingromantichistorical

Cast

CastYearReported SalaryInflation AdjustedNotes
N/A

Aggregated Reviews

Rotten Tomatoes critic score89.0
RT critic review count36
Rotten Tomatoes audience score74.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes323

Box Office ?

CategoryYearReportedInflation Adjusted
Domestic2004$40,576$67,383
International2004N/AN/A
Worldwide2004$40,576$67,383

Earnings / Profitability

Estimated net revenues and net expenses for films based on reported and estimated numbers. This income statement should be considered most viable for the first 24 months after the inital movie's release (ie after most lucrative pay windows).
CategoryYearReportedInflation Adjusted
Revenues
Theatrical Net Revenue2004$20,288$33,692
Digital Rentals ?2004$27,000$44,838
Digital Purchases ?2004$1,000$1,661
Physical Rentals ?2004$2,876,000$4,776,078
Physical Purchases ?2004$6,017,000$9,992,233
TV & Streaming Revenue2004$75,000$124,550
Total Revenues2004$9,016,288$14,973,052
Expenses
Budget ?2004$250,000 (est)$415,167 (est)
Print & Advertising (P&A) ?2004$80,000 (est)$132,853 (est)
Participations2004$361,000$599,501
Residuals ?2004$654,000$1,086,076
Interest & Overhead2004$50,000$83,033
Total Expenses2004$1,395,000$2,316,630
Movie Net Profit or Loss2004$7,621,288$12,656,422

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