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These movies defied expectations by winning over audiences and critics alike to score huge\u00a0box-office numbers.<\/h2>\n

Top image via Warner Bros<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Mega-blockbuster franchises \u2014 like the Marvel Cinematic Universe<\/a>, Star Wars Saga<\/a>, or (frankly) any Disney<\/a> property \u2014 yield massive global box office success. From a studio standpoint, this is a jackpot, but the studios don’t see these returns without first forking out millions upon millions in production and marketing costs. There is, however, a tiny sector wherein the micro-features of the world explode and rake in the cash. Each follows a different path, but they all\u00a0strike a major chord with audiences. Let’s take a look at some of the most profitable small features of the 21st century.<\/p>\n

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Napoleon Dynamite<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\nImage via Fox Searchlight Pictures<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Premiering at Sundance in 2004, Napoleon Dynamite<\/em> flew under the radar until word got out about the film’s quirky, offbeat comedy chops. The\u00a0cast of unknowns contributed to the film’s sensibilities, and the audience responded in a big way. This success\u00a0would later go on to boost director\u00a0Jared Hess<\/a>‘s career, landing him bigger and bigger directing opportunities \u2014 such as last year’s\u00a0Masterminds<\/a><\/em>. Fox believed in the property so much there was even an animated spin-off.<\/p>\n

Production Budget: $400,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

Final Gross: $46,117,721<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Paranormal Activity<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\nImage via Blumhouse<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

In\u00a0the same vein as 1999’s\u00a0The Blair Witch Project<\/a><\/em>, this micro-budget found-footage hit took a different approach to its marketing plan. Early social media campaigns and viral\u00a0attraction efforts to get students and audiences to\u00a0“demand” the film<\/a>\u00a0at nearby theaters created\u00a0mystery and anticipation for the film. The tactic worked, scaring upwards of $190 million \u2014 as well as five sequels.<\/p>\n

Traditionally, horror films offer the greatest return on investment<\/strong>. They’re cheap to make, and they draw huge crowds. Some other recent successes include Unfriended<\/a><\/em>, Annabelle<\/a><\/em>, The Devil Inside<\/a><\/em>, Insidious<\/a><\/em>,\u00a0<\/a><\/em>and Paranormal Activity 2<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Production Budget: $15,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

Final Gross: $193,355,800<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Magic Mike<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\nImage via Warner Bros<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Steven Soderbergh’s<\/a> stripper dramedy impressed\u00a0critics and audiences alike by making quite an impact at\u00a0the summer box office. Marketed as a broad comedy, this film surprised audiences \u2014 a broad comedy it is certainly not. However, it still earned back its budget \u2014 and then some. The studio took this formula of low-budget with big stars and energetic marketing and applied it again with the sequel Magic Mike XXL<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>and hit another home run. Sidenote: securing\u00a0names like Channing Tatum<\/a> and Matthew McConaughey<\/a> for\u00a0your film can’t hurt it either.<\/p>\n

Production Budget: $7,000,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

Final Gross: $167,221, 571<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Passion of the Christ<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\nImage via 20th Century Fox<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Mel Gibson’s<\/a> controversial depiction of the last few hours of the life of Jesus Christ was a distribution nightmare. Gibson has stated before that nobody wanted to handle the picture<\/a>. He took it to almost every\u00a0major studio head, and despite\u00a0his mega success with Braveheart<\/a><\/em>, Gibson could not land distribution. The studio heads did not consider the graphic depiction of Jesus’s death a financially responsible decision. Breaking all expectations and records alike, The<\/em>\u00a0Passion of the Christ<\/em> would go on to earn\u00a0an incredible 1,749% profit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Production Budget: $35 million<\/strong><\/p>\n

Final Gross: $612 million<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Fault in Our Stars<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\nImage via\u00a020th Century Fox<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

With big help from the popularity of its original source material<\/a>, The Fault in Our Stars<\/em> hit the Young Adult generation hard with an opening night theatrical release that broke records. 20th Century Fox\u00a0produced the picture and enlisted Scott Neustadter<\/a> and Michael H. Weber<\/a> (The Spectacular Now<\/a><\/em>) to pen the script and The Secret Life of the American Teenager<\/a><\/em> star\u00a0Shailene Woodley<\/a>\u00a0for the lead role. The recipe was a critical and commercial mega success for Fox and director Josh Boone<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Production Budget: $12,000,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

Final Gross: $307,239,013<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The King’s Speech<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Image via The Weinstein Company<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Oscar glory almost always promises ticket sales, as the crew behind\u00a0The King’s Speech<\/em>\u00a0discovered after winning Best Picture<\/a> and Best Actor<\/a>. The film premiered at the\u00a0Telluride Film Festival<\/a>, gaining traction and building anticipation before its theatrical release. Considered the\u00a0most successful independent British film to date<\/a>, The King’s Speech<\/em> is a masterclass in word-of-mouth marketing and the\u00a0annual awards seasons\u00a0push.<\/p>\n

Production Budget: $15,000,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

Final Gross: $430,821,166<\/strong><\/p>\n

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Image via IFC Films<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Speaking of word-of-mouth, My Big Fat Greek Wedding’s<\/em> rise to box office glory was slow but steady. The film surprisingly never hit the number 1 spot at the box office, but the money still poured in, eventually making the film one of the highest-grossing romantic comedies of all time. A sequel premiered\u00a0in 2016, but it met\u00a0worldwide disdain and barely earned\u00a0back its\u00a0budget.<\/p>\n

Production Budget: $5,000,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

Final Gross: $368,744,044<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Have a favorite indie film success story?<\/strong> Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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