Synopsis
Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Scores
Overall Score
51.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
64.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
37.1%
Review Aggregate
49.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely negative, with 17% of 18 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, funny, character-driven. Many reviews cite thin plot as the main reasons it falls short.
thin plotfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Murray | 1980 | $95,000 | $363,000 | (est) |
| Peter Boyle | 1980 | $59,000 | $223,000 | (est) |
| Bruno Kirby | 1980 | $44,000 | $168,000 | (est) |
| René Auberjonois | 1980 | $36,000 | $138,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score19.0
RT critic review count26
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes13,133
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1980 | $6,659,377 | $25,352,506 |
| International | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1980 | $6,659,377 | $25,352,506 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1980 | $3,329,688 | $12,676,253 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1980 | $1,218,000 | $4,636,973 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1980 | $1,140,000 | $4,340,024 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1980 | $1,598,250 | $6,084,601 |
| Total Revenues | 1980 | $7,285,939 | $27,737,852 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1980 | $10,200,000 (est) | $38,831,795 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1980 | $2,538,000 (est) | $9,662,264 (est) |
| Participations | 1980 | $146,000 | $555,828 |
| Residuals ? | 1980 | $242,000 | $921,303 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1980 | $2,040,000 | $7,766,359 |
| Total Expenses | 1980 | $15,166,000 | $57,737,549 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1980 | $-7,880,061 | $-29,999,697 |
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