Low Budget Films That Made More Than Their Money Back

Moon – $5 million budget

Moon is a shining example of how an intriguing story and fantastic acting can carry a film with a small budget. Sam Rockwell stars as Sam Bell, an astronaut all lone tasked with bringing energy back to Earth.

It’s a rare move to see Rockwell in a leading role – he usually prefers side characters – but it totally paid off. Director Duncan Jones tells an amazing story and is credited for propelling this indie film into mainstream success.