Synopsis
Swaziland, the last absolute monarchy globally, is a transitional nation, contrasting the opulent royal family's lifestyle with the struggling citizens' struggle for better living conditions.
Scores
Overall Score
22.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
8.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
6.9%
Review Aggregate
81.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 94% of 17 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, uplifting, family-friendly. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
politicalupliftingfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mswati III | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Princess Sikhanyiso | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Queen LaMbikiza | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score94.0
RT critic review count18
Rotten Tomatoes audience score77.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes153
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $8,663 | $12,622 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $8,663 | $12,622 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $4,332 | $6,311 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $93,000 | $135,504 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $33,000 | $48,082 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $772,000 | $1,124,832 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $1,601,000 | $2,332,716 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $67,500 | $98,350 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $2,570,832 | $3,745,796 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $225,000 (est) | $327,833 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $103,000 | $150,075 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $175,000 | $254,981 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $45,000 | $65,567 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $628,000 | $915,019 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $1,942,832 | $2,830,777 |
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