Synopsis
Dr. R.J. Stevens is a talk-show host who visits his family in the Deep South. While there he reunites with his brother Otis, his sister Betty, his cousin/rival Clyde, and his childhood love interest Lucinda Allen.
Scores
Overall Score
71.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
75.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
83.1%
Review Aggregate
45.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 24% of 78 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, family-friendly, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenlightheartedstylizedgritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Lawrence | 2008 | $1,763,000 | $2,568,000 | (est) |
| Margaret Avery | 2008 | $1,085,000 | $1,581,000 | (est) |
| Joy Bryant | 2008 | $817,000 | $1,190,000 | (est) |
| Louis C.K. | 2008 | $668,000 | $973,000 | (est) |
| Michael Clarke Duncan | 2008 | $571,000 | $832,000 | (est) |
| Mike Epps | 2008 | $503,000 | $733,000 | (est) |
| Mo'Nique | 2008 | $451,000 | $658,000 | (est) |
| Nicole Ari Parker | 2008 | $411,000 | $599,000 | (est) |
| Cedric the Entertainer | 2008 | $379,000 | $552,000 | (est) |
| James Earl Jones | 2008 | $352,000 | $512,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score23.0
RT critic review count81
Rotten Tomatoes audience score63.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating5.5
IMDb votes16,397
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $42,436,516 | $61,831,562 |
| International | 2008 | $1,218,901 | $1,775,984 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $43,655,416 | $63,607,544 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $21,705,818 | $31,626,174 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $1,622,000 | $2,363,314 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $578,000 | $842,167 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $13,443,000 | $19,586,945 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $27,853,000 | $40,582,844 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $10,609,129 | $15,457,890 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $75,810,947 | $110,459,334 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $35,000,000 | $50,996,285 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $19,207,000 (est) | $27,985,304 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $3,032,000 | $4,417,735 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $3,642,000 | $5,306,528 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $5,950,000 | $8,669,368 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $66,831,000 | $97,375,221 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $8,979,947 | $13,084,113 |
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