Low Budget Films That Made More Than Their Money Back

Garden State – $2.5 million budget

Zach Braff’s directorial debut proved to be a critical hit, scoring 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. The first time filmmaker wrote and starred in the indie coming-of-age story, propelling him as a legitimate star in Hollywood.

The film made $35 million at the box office and proved that Braff was a unique talent. Today, he has followed up with other films such as Wish I Was Here. Garden State won particular praise for its soundtrack – something Braff personally chose.