Low Budget Films That Made More Than Their Money Back

Juno – $7.5 million budget

Actress Jennifer Garner agreed to a pay cut allowing Juno to stick to its modest budget. The film was released in 2008 and became an instant smash hit: racking in $231 million and receiving several Oscar nominations.

It tells the story of a young girl who accidentally gets pregnant and decides to give the baby away for adoption. It also stars Ellen Page, Michael Cera, and Jason Bateman. The film is largely responsible for launching Page’s career.