#Alive Budget
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Synopsis
A rugby team from Uruguay charters a plane to fly across the Andes. When the plane crashes, less than 25 people survive. Attempts to locate the plane are hampered by the remote location and bad weather, and soon hope is given up for finding anyone alive. After weeks without food, huddled in the hull of the aircraft, the passengers are faced with the choice of eating the dead, or dying themselves. The excellent cast of young performers, including Ethan Hawke, Vincent Spano and Illeana Douglas conveys the desperation and will to survive which lead to the eventual rescue of the survivors.
What is the budget of #Alive?
"#Alive," an action released in 2020, was directed by Cho Il and stars Yoo Ah-in, Park Shin-hye. The production budget was $6,300,000, placing it in the low-budget range for action productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for an action production like this include:
- Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects: Action films allocate a substantial portion of their budget to choreographing and executing practical stunts, pyrotechnics, and CGI-heavy sequences.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director): A-list talent commands significant upfront fees plus backend participation.
- Production Design, Sets & Locations: Action films frequently require multiple international shooting locations, large-scale set construction, vehicle acquisitions and modifications, and specialized equipment , all of which drive production costs well above those of dialogue-driven genres.
What were the major cost factors in #Alive?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "#Alive."
- Stunts: Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast: Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director) is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
- Production Design: Production Design, Sets & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
How Does #Alive's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $6,300,000, #Alive sits in the low-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- The Terminator (1984): Budget $6,400,000, Worldwide Gross $78,371,200
- The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019): Budget $6,200,000, Worldwide Gross $23,712,097
- Jeepers Creepers 3 (2017): Budget $6,200,000, Worldwide Gross $4,017,852
- Do the Right Thing (1989): Budget $6,500,000, Worldwide Gross $37,300,000
- Shame (2011): Budget $6,500,000, Worldwide Gross $3,909,002
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
#Alive Box Office Performance
"#Alive" earned $13,416,285 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $6,300,000, the film showed modest profitability in theatrical release.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "#Alive," that break-even threshold was roughly $12,600,000. With worldwide earnings of $13,416,285, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $6,300,000
- Worldwide Gross: $13,416,285
- Net Return: $7,116,285
- ROI: approximately 113%
At 113%, "#Alive" earned roughly $2.13 for every $1 invested in production.
Awards and Recognition
1 win & 1 nomination total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make #Alive (2020)?
The production budget was $6,300,000, covering principal photography, visual effects, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $3,150,000 - $5,040,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $9,450,000 - $11,340,000.
How much did #Alive (2020) earn at the box office?
#Alive grossed $13,416,285 worldwide.
Was #Alive (2020) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $13,416,285 against an estimated $15,750,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing #Alive?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Yoo Ah-in, Park Shin-hye, Lee Hyun-wook); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation.
How does #Alive's budget compare to similar action films?
At $6,300,000, #Alive is classified as a micro-budget production. The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: The Terminator (1984, $6,400,000); The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019, $6,200,000); Jeepers Creepers 3 (2017, $6,200,000).
Did #Alive (2020) 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 #Alive?
The theatrical ROI was 113.0%, calculated as ($13,416,285 − $6,300,000) ÷ $6,300,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did #Alive (2020) win?
1 win & 1 nomination total.
Who directed #Alive and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Cho Il, written by Matt Naylor, shot by Sohn Won-ho, with music by Choi Jung-in, Kim Tae-seong, edited by Shin Min-kyung.
Where was #Alive filmed?
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