Synopsis
The seemingly perfect relationship between a man and his wife is tested as a result of her alcoholism.
Scores
Overall Score
74.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
66.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
87.4%
Review Aggregate
71.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 69% of 89 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, emotional, character-driven. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotemotionalcharacter-drivenfamily-friendlyromanticrealisticupliftingmacabrelighthearteddark
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Garcia | 1994 | $895,000 | $1,895,000 | (est) |
| Meg Ryan | 1994 | $551,000 | $1,167,000 | (est) |
| Lauren Tom | 1994 | $415,000 | $878,000 | (est) |
| Ellen Burstyn | 1994 | $339,000 | $718,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score69.0
RT critic review count99
Rotten Tomatoes audience score77.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes24,517
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1994 | $50,021,959 | $105,883,189 |
| International | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1994 | $50,021,959 | $105,883,189 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1994 | $25,010,980 | $52,941,594 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1994 | $48,574,000 | $102,818,244 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1994 | $44,835,000 | $94,903,775 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1994 | $12,505,490 | $26,470,797 |
| Total Revenues | 1994 | $130,925,469 | $277,134,411 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1994 | $22,067,000 (est) | $46,709,972 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1994 | $11,826,000 (est) | $25,032,498 (est) |
| Participations | 1994 | $10,474,000 | $22,170,673 |
| Residuals ? | 1994 | $7,504,000 | $15,883,973 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1994 | $4,413,400 | $9,341,994 |
| Total Expenses | 1994 | $56,284,400 | $119,139,111 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1994 | $74,641,069 | $157,995,300 |
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