Synopsis
In a zany parody of hospital soap operas, a new batch of doctors begins their internship at City Hospital.
Scores
Overall Score
52.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
36.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
79.5%
Review Aggregate
39.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 46% of 13 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, satirical, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnysatiricalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McKean | 1982 | $366,000 | $1,190,000 | (est) |
| Sean Young | 1982 | $225,000 | $733,000 | (est) |
| Hector Elizondo | 1982 | $170,000 | $552,000 | (est) |
| Harry Dean Stanton | 1982 | $139,000 | $451,000 | (est) |
| Patrick Macnee | 1982 | $119,000 | $386,000 | (est) |
| Dabney Coleman | 1982 | $104,000 | $340,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score35.0
RT critic review count17
Rotten Tomatoes audience score34.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.5
IMDb votes3,614
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1982 | $30,688,860 | $99,762,650 |
| International | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1982 | $30,688,860 | $99,762,650 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1982 | $15,344,430 | $49,881,325 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1982 | $6,353,000 | $20,652,188 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1982 | $5,027,000 | $16,341,658 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1982 | $7,672,215 | $24,940,662 |
| Total Revenues | 1982 | $34,396,645 | $111,815,833 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1982 | $7,020,000 | $22,820,457 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1982 | $5,698,000 (est) | $18,522,929 (est) |
| Participations | 1982 | $1,376,000 | $4,473,070 |
| Residuals ? | 1982 | $1,201,000 | $3,904,184 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1982 | $1,404,000 | $4,564,091 |
| Total Expenses | 1982 | $16,699,000 | $54,284,730 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1982 | $17,697,645 | $57,531,103 |
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