Synopsis
A 10-year-old boy goes on a search for God after his grandfather dies.
Scores
Overall Score
30.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
25.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
22.2%
Review Aggregate
55.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 42% of 24 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, thought-provoking, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlythought-provokingfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denis Leary | 1998 | $313,000 | $602,000 | (est) |
| Dana Delany | 1998 | $193,000 | $371,000 | (est) |
| Robert Loggia | 1998 | $145,000 | $279,000 | (est) |
| Joseph Cross | 1998 | $119,000 | $228,000 | (est) |
| Timothy Reifsnyder | 1998 | $101,000 | $195,000 | (est) |
| Rosie O'Donnell | 1998 | $89,000 | $172,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score45.0
RT critic review count33
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating5.8
IMDb votes4,754
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $282,175 | $543,057 |
| International | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $282,175 | $543,057 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $141,088 | $271,529 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $3,945,000 | $7,592,310 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $5,519,000 | $10,621,536 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $118,514 | $228,084 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $9,723,601 | $18,713,459 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $6,000,000 | $11,547,240 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $226,000 (est) | $434,946 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $389,000 | $748,646 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $697,000 | $1,341,404 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $1,200,000 | $2,309,448 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $8,512,000 | $16,381,684 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $1,211,601 | $2,331,775 |
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