Low Budget Films That Made More Than Their Money Back

The Full Monty – $3.5 million budget

This British cult classic stars Robert Carlyle who leads a group of unemployed steelworkers who decide to make some cash from stripping. Over time, it was praised for its heart and charm and was even nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

It’s been described as a ‘no-fuss, low-budget British film designed to genuinely entertain.’ The Full Monty made $258 million and is considered a classic movie more than 20 years after its release.