Synopsis
This documentary, on the life of artist Vincent Van Gogh, is told through his letters to his brother Theo, from 1872 until his tragic death. We gain first hand insight into the man, his motivations, and his humanity.
Scores
Overall Score
58.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
85.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
28.3%
Review Aggregate
49.3
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 | $1,174,000 | $3,112,000 | (est) |
| Danny DeVito | 1988 | $722,000 | $1,916,000 | (est) |
| Kelly Preston | 1988 | $544,000 | $1,442,000 | (est) |
| Chloe Webb | 1988 | $445,000 | $1,179,000 | (est) |
| Bonnie Bartlett | 1988 | $380,000 | $1,009,000 | (est) |
| Tony Jay | 1988 | $335,000 | $888,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score42.0
RT critic review count43
Rotten Tomatoes audience score40.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating7.4
IMDb votes486
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $1,577,480 | $4,183,056 |
| International | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $1,577,480 | $4,183,056 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $788,740 | $2,091,528 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $8,258,000 | $21,898,010 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $4,320,000 | $11,455,486 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $630,992 | $1,673,222 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $13,997,732 | $37,118,245 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $18,000,000 | $47,731,191 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $1,262,000 (est) | $3,346,487 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $280,000 | $742,485 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $952,000 | $2,524,450 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $3,600,000 | $9,546,238 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $24,094,000 | $63,890,851 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $-10,096,268 | $-26,772,605 |
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