Animated drama

$9.99 (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Name: $9.99
Genre: Drama, Animation
Released: 2009-06-19
Duration: 1 h 18 min

$9.99 is a 2009 animated drama directed by Tatia Rosenthal. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and earned $708,354 worldwide. Critics gave it 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes: 72%
worldwide gross: $708.4K
Metascore: 68

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Released: June 19, 2009
Runtime: 1h 18m (78 min)
Director: Tatia Rosenthal
Genres: Drama , Animation
Original language: English
Studio: Regent Releasing
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is $9.99 About?

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Dave Peck, a 28-year-old man adrift and searching for purpose, finds himself unexpectedly drawn into the lives of a diverse group of people. Each character is grappling with their own struggles, seeking meaning and hope in a world that often feels confusing and isolating. Their interconnected stories explore themes of identity, connection, and the search for belonging in a modern, uncertain landscape.

$9.99 Themes & Keywords

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for grown ups animation
mature animation
stop motion animation
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nudity
male nudity
piggy bank
block of flats
breakup
angel
loneliness
father son relationship

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suicide
repossession
australia
meaning of life
advertisement
adult animation
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Crew

The Director of $9.99

Directed by Tatia Rosenthal.

Director Tatia Rosenthal

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$9.99 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave $9.99 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes

72% Tomatometer

Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic

68 Metascore

User score 6.6
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TMDB

59% User score
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Plot

$9.99 Plot Summary

What happens in $9.99 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

$9.99 is an engaging and thought-provoking animated feature film that delves into some of life’s most intriguing questions, particularly the meaning of existence. Have you ever pondered What is the meaning of life? and Why do we exist? If so, the answers you seek may be closer than you think! Within the story, a compelling advertisement proclaims that for just $9.99, you can discover your purpose through a small yet incredible booklet filled with profound insights presented in easy-to-understand terms. This booklet, featuring stunning color illustrations on high-quality paper, promises to unveil your reason for being.

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