17 films with a small budget that hit the big jackpot after release (18 photos)

I suggest you take a look at the list of film works that were able to make a name for themselves, despite the fact that modest investments were made in them. Perhaps one of them will appeal to you, and you will set aside the next free evening to enjoy watching it.





Small budget films rarely qualify for recognition in the film world. Of course, graphics, costumes for actors, decorations - all this costs fabulous money. However, some geniuses of cinematography manage, even with minimal funds, to create a breathtaking masterpiece that will not only leave audiences impressed, but also earn decent money thanks to box office receipts.

Saw: Game of Survival (2004)



Budget: $1.2 million

Box office: $103 million

Movie rating: 7.8

Split (2016)





Budget: $9 million

Box office: $278 million

Movie rating: 7

Get Away (2017)



Budget: $4.5 million

Box office: $255 million

Movie rating: 7.1

Night of the Living Dead (1968)



Budget: 114 thousand dollars

Box office: $40 million

Movie rating: 7.2

Little Miss Sunshine (2006)



Budget: $8 million

Gross: $100 million

Movie rating: 7.5

Moonlight (2016)



Budget: $4 million

Box office: $65 million

Movie rating: 6.2

Friday the 13th (1980)



Budget: 550 thousand dollars

Box office: $39 million

Movie rating: 6.3

High Seas (2003)



Budget: 120 thousand dollars

Box office: $54 million

Movie rating: 6.2

Terminator (1984)



Budget: $6.4 million

Box office: $78 million

Movie rating: 8

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)



Budget: $1.35 million

Box office: $25 million

Movie rating: 8.6

Judgment Night (2013)



Budget: $3 million

Box office: $89 million

Rating: 6

Pulp Fiction (1994)



Budget: $8 million

Box office: $213 million

Movie rating: 8.6

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)



Budget: $15 million

Box office: $378 million

Movie rating: 7.7

Hellraiser (1987)



Budget: $1 million

Box office: $14.5 million

Movie rating: 7.1

Dirty Dancing (1987)



Budget: $6 million

Box office: $214 million

Movie rating: 8

Detonator (2004)



Budget: 7 thousand dollars

Collections: 841 thousand dollars

Rating: 6

Insidious (2010)



Budget: $1.5 million

Box office: $99.5 million

Movie rating: 6.8