Action Point Budget
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Synopsis
D.C. is the crackpot owner of a low-rent, out-of-control amusement park where the rides are designed with minimum safety for maximum fun. Just as D.C.’s estranged teenage daughter Boogie comes to visit, a corporate mega-park opens nearby and jeopardizes the future of Action Point. To save his beloved theme park and his relationship with his daughter, D.C. and his loony crew of misfits risk everything to pull out all the stops—and stunts.
What is the budget of Action Point?
"Action Point," a comedy released in 2018, was directed by Tim Kirkby and stars Johnny Knoxville, Chris Pontius. The production budget was $19,000,000, placing it in the low-budget range for comedy productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a comedy production like this include:
- Talent Salaries & Producing Deals: Established comedic talent can command $15 to 20 million per film, with top-tier stars earning even more through producing credits and backend deals.
- Production & Location Filming: While comedies generally avoid the VFX costs of action films, location shooting in recognizable cities or exotic locales adds meaningful production expense.
- Marketing & P&A (Prints & Advertising): Comedies rely heavily on marketing to build opening-weekend momentum.
- Production: Filming took place in Cape Town, South Africa on a $19 million budget.
What were the major cost factors in Action Point?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Action Point."
- Talent Salaries: Talent Salaries & Producing Deals is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.
- Production: Production & Location Filming is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.
- Marketing: Marketing & P&A (Prints & Advertising) is one of the primary cost drivers in comedy productions of this scale.
How Does Action Point's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $19,000,000, Action Point sits in the low-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- A Cinderella Story (2004): Budget $19,000,000, Worldwide Gross $70,067,909
- A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011): Budget $19,000,000, Worldwide Gross $36,192,775
- 12 Years a Slave (2013): Budget $20,000,000, Worldwide Gross $187,000,000
- 127 Hours (2010): Budget $18,000,000, Worldwide Gross $35,700,000
- 21 Grams (2003): Budget $20,000,000, Worldwide Gross $60,427,839
The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Action Point Box Office Performance
"Action Point" earned $5,059,608 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $19,000,000, the film faced challenges in theatrical release. Home video, streaming, and ancillary revenue may have contributed to its overall performance.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "Action Point," that break-even threshold was roughly $38,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $5,059,608, the film did not reach break-even in theatrical release.
- Production Budget: $19,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $5,059,608
- Net Return: −$13,940,392
- ROI: approximately -73.4%
At -73.4%, "Action Point" did not recoup its production budget through theatrical release alone.
Awards and Recognition
N/A
Critical Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 16% based on 50 reviews, and an average rating of . The site's critical consensus simply reads, "Ouch." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 36 out of 100, based on 19 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable" reviews. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "C+" on an A+ to F scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Action Point (2018)?
The production budget was $19,000,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $9,500,000 - $15,200,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $28,500,000 - $34,200,000.
How much did Action Point (2018) earn at the box office?
Action Point grossed $5,059,608 domestic, totaling $5,059,608 worldwide.
Was Action Point (2018) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $5,059,608 against an estimated $47,500,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Action Point?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Johnny Knoxville, Chris Pontius, Clover Nee); star comedian salaries, location filming, and aggressive marketing campaigns; international production across South Africa, United States of America.
How does Action Point's budget compare to similar comedy films?
At $19,000,000, Action Point is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2010s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: A Cinderella Story (2004, $19,000,000); A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011, $19,000,000); 12 Years a Slave (2013, $20,000,000).
Did Action Point (2018) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What was the return on investment (ROI) for Action Point?
The theatrical ROI was -73.4%, calculated as ($5,059,608 − $19,000,000) ÷ $19,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Action Point (2018) win?
N/A.
Who directed Action Point and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Tim Kirkby, written by Mike Judge, John Altschuler, Johnny Knoxville, shot by Michael Snyman, edited by Nicholas Monsour.
Where was Action Point filmed?
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