Synopsis
This cinematic feature documentary is more than a classic biography. Yalom takes the audience on an existential journey through the many layers of the human mind while he shares his fundamental insights and wisdom.
Scores
Overall Score
34.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
13.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
48.2%
Review Aggregate
57.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thought-provoking, character-driven, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
thought-provokingcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvin D. Yalom | 2016 | $10,000 | $13,000 | (est) |
| Marilyn Yalom | 2016 | $6,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Susan K. Hoerger | 2016 | $4,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Larry Hatlett | 2016 | $4,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
| Eve Yalom | 2016 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count3
Rotten Tomatoes audience score50.0
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes536
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2016 | $1,164 | $1,521 |
| International | 2016 | $765,810 | $1,000,977 |
| Worldwide | 2016 | $766,974 | $1,002,499 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2016 | $306,906 | $401,152 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2016 | $11,000 | $14,378 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2016 | $12,000 | $15,685 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2016 | $10,000 | $13,071 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2016 | $28,000 | $36,598 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2016 | $153,000 | $199,984 |
| Total Revenues | 2016 | $520,906 | $680,868 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2016 | $510,000 (est) | $666,613 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2016 | $158,000 (est) | $206,519 (est) |
| Participations | 2016 | $10,000 | $13,071 |
| Residuals ? | 2016 | $11,000 | $14,378 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2016 | $102,000 | $133,323 |
| Total Expenses | 2016 | $791,000 | $1,033,903 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2016 | $-270,094 | $-353,035 |
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