Low Budget Movies That Later Became Massive Blockbusters

Lost in Translation

This Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson feature is about an actor and student friendship. The characters are going through a weird and troubling time in both of their lives. It was one of Scarlett’s first roles. The film grossed $120 million.

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The More You Know

  • Paranormal Activity cost $15000 to make and has grossed $210 million so far.
  • For 'Deadpool' (2016) Ryan Reynolds paid $10,000 of his own money for the right to wear a shirt with The Golden Girl’s Bea Arthur on it.
  • Barbie in Toy Story is voiced by Jodi Benson, best known for her role as Ariel in The Little Mermaid.
  • Ronald Reagan was originally announced as the lead for Casablanca. The proclamation turned out to simply be a ruse to keep the actor’s name in the press.
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