Synopsis
A middle-aged, misanthropic divorcé from New York City surprisingly enters a fulfilling, Pygmalion-type relationship with a much younger, unsophisticated Southern girl.
Scores
Overall Score
68.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
66.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
77.4%
Review Aggregate
59.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 156 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, romantic. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotromantichistoricaldarkemotionaltragicsuspensefullightheartedcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Begley Jr. | 2009 | $978,000 | $1,430,000 | (est) |
| Patricia Clarkson | 2009 | $602,000 | $880,000 | (est) |
| Larry David | 2009 | $453,000 | $663,000 | (est) |
| Conleth Hill | 2009 | $371,000 | $542,000 | (est) |
| Michael McKean | 2009 | $317,000 | $464,000 | (est) |
| Evan Rachel Wood | 2009 | $279,000 | $408,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score50.0
RT critic review count167
Rotten Tomatoes audience score61.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes78,474
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $5,306,706 | $7,760,902 |
| International | 2009 | $30,713,828 | $44,918,075 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $36,020,536 | $52,678,980 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $14,938,884 | $21,847,681 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $2,354,000 | $3,442,656 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $755,000 | $1,104,165 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $9,612,000 | $14,057,269 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $20,539,000 | $30,037,687 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $2,122,682 | $3,104,361 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $50,321,567 | $73,593,819 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $15,000,000 | $21,937,061 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $8,160,000 (est) | $11,933,761 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $2,013,000 | $2,943,954 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $2,448,000 | $3,580,128 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $3,000,000 | $4,387,412 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $30,621,000 | $44,782,317 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $19,700,567 | $28,811,502 |
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