Synopsis
A successful psychotherapist loses his mind after one of his most dependent patients, an obsessive-compulsive neurotic, tracks him down during his family vacation.
Scores
Overall Score
88.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
90.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
91.7%
Review Aggregate
78.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 86% of 29 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, family-friendly. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnycharacter-drivenfamily-friendlylightheartedemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Murray | 1991 | $3,173,000 | $7,309,000 | (est) |
| Richard Dreyfuss | 1991 | $5,000,000 source | $11,516,153 | reported |
| Julie Hagerty | 1991 | $1,471,000 | $3,387,000 | (est) |
| Charlie Korsmo | 1991 | $1,202,000 | $2,770,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score82.0
RT critic review count44
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes77,500
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1991 | $63,707,829 | $146,733,818 |
| International | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1991 | $63,707,829 | $146,733,818 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1991 | $31,853,914 | $73,366,909 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1991 | $51,546,000 | $118,722,322 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1991 | $31,435,000 | $72,402,052 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1991 | $15,926,957 | $36,683,454 |
| Total Revenues | 1991 | $130,761,872 | $301,174,737 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1991 | $39,000,000 | $89,825,991 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1991 | $11,902,000 (est) | $27,413,050 (est) |
| Participations | 1991 | $10,461,000 | $24,094,095 |
| Residuals ? | 1991 | $6,896,000 | $15,883,078 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1991 | $6,630,000 | $15,270,419 |
| Total Expenses | 1991 | $74,889,000 | $172,486,632 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1991 | $55,872,872 | $128,688,105 |
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