Top 10 Most Profitable Films of All Time



Big budgets are one thing and the amount of money they make is another. These films are the top ten films that had the biggest return on their initial investment. Can you believe that some were made for as little as $218.

10. My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Great comedy and concept, a sure winner.

9. E.T.
One of the best films of its time! A heart-warming tale everyone can relate to in one way or another.

8. Gone With Wind
A classic by anyone’s standards.

7. Rocky
A really smart film. Stallone knew what he was doing when he wrote and starred in this one.

6. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Strange, unique and intriguing. A spectacle all its own and a definite cult classic.

5. Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
One of Disney’s first wide release films and one of the best. It’s simple and sweet.

4. American Graffiti
An honest look at American teenagers, deciding what to do with themselves and dealing with their own issues.

3. Mad Max
A man with a mission. In fact, what was his mission,

2. Tarnation
A documentary that made a splash at lots of film festivals. Check it out if you get a chance.

1. The Blair Witch Project
The ultimate terror, the unknown. Great concept for structuring a movie and a really unique concept. People were terrified when this was released.

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