Synopsis
When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.
Scores
Overall Score
74.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
63.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
83.7%
Review Aggregate
82.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 82% of 51 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenfamily-friendlydarktragicemotionalsuspensefulvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Bannen | 1998 | $173,000 | $332,000 | (est) |
| David Kelly | 1998 | $106,000 | $204,000 | (est) |
| Fionnula Flanagan | 1998 | $80,000 | $154,000 | (est) |
| Susan Lynch | 1998 | $65,000 | $126,000 | (est) |
| James Nesbitt | 1998 | $56,000 | $108,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score83.0
RT critic review count60
Rotten Tomatoes audience score88.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes29,256
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $24,792,252 | $47,713,681 |
| International | 1998 | $30,465,200 | $58,631,497 |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $55,257,448 | $106,345,170 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $24,582,206 | $47,309,439 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $21,466,000 | $41,312,176 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $30,030,000 | $57,793,937 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $6,198,063 | $11,928,420 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $82,276,269 | $158,343,972 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $3,000,000 | $5,773,620 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $3,750,000 (est) | $7,217,025 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $6,582,000 | $12,667,322 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $4,099,000 | $7,888,690 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $600,000 | $1,154,724 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $18,031,000 | $34,701,381 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $64,245,269 | $123,642,591 |
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