Synopsis
In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock-loving misfit finds a way of dealing with small-town misery after discovering a roller derby league in nearby Austin.
Scores
Overall Score
73.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
74.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
70.5%
Review Aggregate
77.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 86% of 188 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, coming of age, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnycoming of agelightheartedemotionalcharacter-drivenfamily-friendlystylizedgrittyrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Page | 2009 | $843,000 | $1,234,000 | (est) |
| Alia Shawkat | 2009 | $519,000 | $759,000 | (est) |
| Marcia Gay Harden | 2009 | $391,000 | $572,000 | (est) |
| Kristen Wiig | 2009 | $320,000 | $467,000 | (est) |
| Drew Barrymore | 2009 | $273,000 | $400,000 | (est) |
| Juliette Lewis | 2009 | $241,000 | $352,000 | (est) |
| Jimmy Fallon | 2009 | $216,000 | $316,000 | (est) |
| Daniel Stern | 2009 | $197,000 | $288,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score86.0
RT critic review count189
Rotten Tomatoes audience score74.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes71,762
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $13,043,363 | $19,075,538 |
| International | 2009 | $3,647,940 | $5,335,006 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $16,691,303 | $24,410,544 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $7,980,858 | $11,671,772 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $2,654,000 | $3,881,398 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $851,000 | $1,244,563 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $10,841,000 | $15,854,647 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $23,165,000 | $33,878,138 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $3,130,407 | $4,578,129 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $48,622,265 | $71,108,645 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $15,000,000 | $21,937,063 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $11,172,000 (est) | $16,338,724 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $1,945,000 | $2,844,506 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $2,797,000 | $4,090,531 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $3,000,000 | $4,387,413 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $33,914,000 | $49,598,237 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $14,708,265 | $21,510,408 |
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