Low Budget Films That Made More Than Their Money Back

My Left Foot – $600,000 budget

Daniel Day-Lewis’ performance in the 1989 classic captivated audiences. My Left Foot tells the true story of a man with severe Cerebral Palsy and can only control, well, his left foot. Over time, he becomes a painter, author, and poet.

The film made $14.7 million at the box office – which is fairly modest – but definitely made its money back. It earned 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and picked up two Oscars and a Bafta.