Low Budget Movies That Later Became Massive Blockbusters

Some of society’s favorite films were made at surprisingly low costs but brought in big profits. Whether they were a surprise success or just trying something new, these are the highest-grossing movies with the smallest production budgets. Read on to see which of these classics started small…

Rocky

This classic fighting movie brought in about $200 million at the box office. It resulted in an astonishing 7 sequels and countless catchphrases. The Philadelphia boxer’s story was one that audiences really resonated with.

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The More You Know

  • Tom Cruise earned $75 Million for his role in Mission Impossible 2.
  • John Travolta would have played Maverick in Top Gun if his asking price wasn't too high.
  • The Postman, Costner’s second jaunt to a post-apocalyptic world, holds the 8th spot on the biggest flops losing $62m.
  • Quentin Tarantino wants to stop making movies after his 10th film. The Hateful Eight was his 8th film.
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