Synopsis
The story of Dick Cheney, an unassuming bureaucratic Washington insider, who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that are still felt today.
Scores
Overall Score
86.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
93.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
90.2%
Review Aggregate
65.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 64% of 366 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, funny, political. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotfunnypoliticalsatiricalhistoricalcharacter-drivendarkstylizedgrittyvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bale | 2018 | $4,333,000 | $5,413,000 | (est) |
| Amy Adams | 2018 | $2,667,000 | $3,332,000 | (est) |
| Steve Carell | 2018 | $2,008,000 | $2,509,000 | (est) |
| Tyler Perry | 2018 | $1,642,000 | $2,051,000 | (est) |
| Alison Pill | 2018 | $1,404,000 | $1,755,000 | (est) |
| Lily Rabe | 2018 | $1,236,000 | $1,544,000 | (est) |
| Sam Rockwell | 2018 | $1,110,000 | $1,386,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score64.0
RT critic review count366
Rotten Tomatoes audience score61.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes171,114
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2018 | $47,836,280 | $59,762,009 |
| International | 2018 | $28,237,206 | $35,276,826 |
| Worldwide | 2018 | $76,073,490 | $95,038,840 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2018 | $35,213,022 | $43,991,735 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2018 | $4,139,000 | $5,170,865 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2018 | $4,991,000 | $6,235,271 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2018 | $2,550,000 | $3,185,723 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2018 | $7,233,000 | $9,036,209 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2018 | $11,959,070 | $14,940,502 |
| Total Revenues | 2018 | $66,085,092 | $82,560,305 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2018 | $60,000,000 | $74,958,181 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2018 | $31,999,000 (est) | $39,976,447 (est) |
| Participations | 2018 | $1,322,000 | $1,651,579 |
| Residuals ? | 2018 | $1,560,000 | $1,948,913 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2018 | $9,000,000 | $11,243,727 |
| Total Expenses | 2018 | $103,881,000 | $129,778,846 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2018 | $-37,795,908 | $-47,218,541 |
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