Synopsis
In 1934, an English widow moves to Widows' Peak, Ireland. She befriends other widows and the son of one. Hostility escalates between her and an Irish spinster.
Scores
Overall Score
34.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
13.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
40.9%
Review Aggregate
72.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 86% of 7 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
family-friendlyfunnycharacter-drivensuspensefulemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Farrow | 1994 | $79,000 | $167,000 | (est) |
| Joan Plowright | 1994 | $49,000 | $103,000 | (est) |
| Natasha Richardson | 1994 | $37,000 | $77,000 | (est) |
| Adrian Dunbar | 1994 | $30,000 | $63,000 | (est) |
| Jim Broadbent | 1994 | $26,000 | $54,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score94.0
RT critic review count17
Rotten Tomatoes audience score52.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes2,027
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1994 | $6,243,722 | $13,216,300 |
| International | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1994 | $6,243,722 | $13,216,300 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1994 | $3,121,861 | $6,608,150 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1994 | $14,916,000 | $31,573,206 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1994 | $13,768,000 | $29,143,196 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1994 | $1,498,493 | $3,171,912 |
| Total Revenues | 1994 | $33,304,354 | $70,496,464 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1994 | $3,378,000 (est) | $7,150,328 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1994 | $2,953,000 (est) | $6,250,716 (est) |
| Participations | 1994 | $1,332,000 | $2,819,490 |
| Residuals ? | 1994 | $2,186,000 | $4,627,181 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1994 | $675,600 | $1,430,066 |
| Total Expenses | 1994 | $10,524,600 | $22,277,780 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1994 | $22,779,754 | $48,218,684 |
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