Synopsis
Four families in LA of different ethnicity (Latino, Asian/Vietnamese, African and Jewish) gather together for Thanksgiving dinner.
Scores
Overall Score
42.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
30.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
46.6%
Review Aggregate
60.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 48% of 56 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize christmas, lighthearted, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Chen | 2000 | $14,000 | $25,000 | (est) |
| Julianna Margulies | 2000 | $9,000 | $16,000 | (est) |
| Mercedes Ruehl | 2000 | $6,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
| Kyra Sedgwick | 2000 | $5,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Alfre Woodard | 2000 | $5,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Maury Chaykin | 2000 | $4,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Estelle Harris | 2000 | $4,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Dennis Haysbert | 2000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Lainie Kazan | 2000 | $3,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
| Victor Rivers | 2000 | $3,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
| Douglas Spain | 2000 | $3,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score52.0
RT critic review count66
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes3,043
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2000 | $1,045,899 | $1,905,334 |
| International | 2000 | $603,756 | $1,099,874 |
| Worldwide | 2000 | $1,649,655 | $3,005,208 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2000 | $764,452 | $1,392,617 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2000 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2000 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2000 | $9,469,000 | $17,249,857 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2000 | $12,629,000 | $23,006,489 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2000 | $418,360 | $762,134 |
| Total Revenues | 2000 | $23,280,812 | $42,411,096 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2000 | $1,815,000 (est) | $3,306,420 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2000 | $1,320,000 (est) | $2,404,669 (est) |
| Participations | 2000 | $931,000 | $1,696,020 |
| Residuals ? | 2000 | $1,646,000 | $2,998,549 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2000 | $363,000 | $661,284 |
| Total Expenses | 2000 | $6,075,000 | $11,066,943 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2000 | $17,205,812 | $31,344,153 |
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