Synopsis
In this adaptation of the Henry James novel set in 19th-century New York City, a wealthy spinster with an overbearing father is pursued by a handsome fortune hunter who may be only after her money.
Scores
Overall Score
37.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
22.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
37.0%
Review Aggregate
73.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 85% of 13 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, character-driven, romantic. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
family-friendlycharacter-drivenromanticemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | 1997 | $1,078,000 | $2,108,000 | (est) |
| Albert Finney | 1997 | $664,000 | $1,297,000 | (est) |
| Ben Chaplin | 1997 | $500,000 | $977,000 | (est) |
| Maggie Smith | 1997 | $409,000 | $799,000 | (est) |
| Judith Ivey | 1997 | $350,000 | $683,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score81.0
RT critic review count32
Rotten Tomatoes audience score69.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes3,895
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1997 | $1,851,761 | $3,619,298 |
| International | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1997 | $1,851,761 | $3,619,298 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1997 | $925,880 | $1,809,649 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1997 | $8,874,000 | $17,344,385 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1997 | $11,856,000 | $23,172,754 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1997 | $740,704 | $1,447,719 |
| Total Revenues | 1997 | $22,396,585 | $43,774,508 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1997 | $15,000,000 | $29,317,756 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1997 | $1,481,000 (est) | $2,894,640 (est) |
| Participations | 1997 | $896,000 | $1,751,247 |
| Residuals ? | 1997 | $1,561,000 | $3,051,001 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1997 | $3,000,000 | $5,863,551 |
| Total Expenses | 1997 | $21,938,000 | $42,878,196 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1997 | $458,585 | $896,312 |
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