Allied Budget
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Synopsis
The story of intelligence officer Max Vatan, who in 1942 North Africa encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of the war.
What is the budget of Allied?
"Allied," an action released in 2016, was directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard. The production budget was $106,000,000, placing it in the high-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.
- Filming & Locations: Principal photography on the film began in February 2016 in London, with the family home located on the corners of Christchurch Hill and Willow Road in Hampstead.
What were the major cost factors in Allied?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Allied."
- 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 Allied's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $106,000,000, Allied sits in the high-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 10,000 BC (2008): Budget $105,000,000, Worldwide Gross $269,784,201
- Ali (2001): Budget $107,000,000, Worldwide Gross $87,812,729
- A Wrinkle in Time (2018): Budget $103,000,000, Worldwide Gross $132,675,864
- 300: Rise of an Empire (2014): Budget $110,000,000 , Gross $337,580,051
- 1917 (2019): Budget $100,000,000, Worldwide Gross $446,064,352
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Allied Box Office Performance
"Allied" earned $40,098,064 domestically and $119,520,023 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $106,000,000, 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 "Allied," that break-even threshold was roughly $212,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $119,520,023, the film fell short of that threshold but recouped its production costs in theatrical release.
- Production Budget: $106,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $119,520,023
- Net Return: $13,520,023
- ROI: approximately 12.8%
At 12.8%, "Allied" returned its production investment but margin was tight after marketing and distribution costs.
Allied Production History
Principal photography on the film began in February 2016 in London, with the family home located on the corners of Christchurch Hill and Willow Road in Hampstead. Southwark was also used for filming, particularly at Pullens Yard. To keep within budget, many of the film's scenes were shot in a former Gillette factory as, according to VFX supervisor Kevin Baillie, most of the remaining studio space had been occupied by bigger Star Wars and Marvel films.
The film was scored by Zemeckis' regular collaborator Alan Silvestri in their 16th film together, ever since their collaboration with Romancing the Stone (1984). The album consisted of 13 tracks from Silvestri's score released by Sony Classical Records on November 11, 2016. Silvestri recorded the score at the Abbey Road Studios in London, after filming was wrapped.
Awards and Recognition
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 10 nominations total
Critical Reception
The review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes gives Allied an approval rating of 60% based on 258 reviews, and a weighted average of 6.20/10. The site's consensus states: "Allied has its moments, but doesn't quite achieve epic wartime romance status,a disappointment made more profound by the dazzling talent assembled on either side of the camera." Metacritic reports a normalized score of 60 out of 100, based on 44 critics. Indicating mixed or average reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Allied (2016)?
The production budget was $106,000,000, 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 $53,000,000 - $84,800,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $159,000,000 - $190,800,000.
How much did Allied (2016) earn at the box office?
Allied grossed $40,098,064 domestic, $79,421,959 international, totaling $119,520,023 worldwide.
Was Allied (2016) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $119,520,023 against an estimated $265,000,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Allied?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard, Jared Harris); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation; international production across China, United States of America, United Kingdom.
How does Allied's budget compare to similar action films?
At $106,000,000, Allied is classified as a big-budget production. The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2010s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: 10,000 BC (2008, $105,000,000); Ali (2001, $107,000,000); A Wrinkle in Time (2018, $103,000,000).
Did Allied (2016) 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 Allied?
The theatrical ROI was 12.8%, calculated as ($119,520,023 − $106,000,000) ÷ $106,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Allied (2016) win?
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 10 nominations total.
Who directed Allied and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by Steven Knight, shot by Don Burgess, with music by Alan Silvestri, edited by Jeremiah O'Driscoll, Mick Audsley.
Where was Allied filmed?
Allied was filmed in China, United States of America, United Kingdom. Principal photography on the film began in February 2016 in London, with the family home located on the corners of Christchurch Hill and Willow Road in Hampstead. Southwark was also used for filming, particularly at Pullens Yard. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
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