Low Budget Films That Made More Than Their Money Back

Rocky – $1 million budget

Rocky made more than just its $1 million back at the box office. It made a total of $117 million and won three Oscars, planting itself firmly into pop culture even today. Sylvester Stallone wrote the script over a weekend which launched him to global fame for years to come.

Since its release in 1976, there have been three sequels and a spin-off series, Creed, starring Michael B. Jordan. It has attracted a cult following more popular today than ever.