Another Round Budget
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Synopsis
There is a theory that man is born with half a per mille too little. That alcohol in the blood opens the mind to the outside world, problems seem smaller and creativity increases. We know it well; after the first glass of wine, the conversation lifts, the possibilities open up. Martin is a high school teacher. He feels old and tired. His students and their parents want him terminated to increase their average. Encouraged by the per mille theory, Martin and his three colleagues throw themselves into an experiment to maintain a constant alcohol impact in everyday life. If Churchill won World War II in a dense fog of spirits, what could the strong drops do for them and their students? The result is positive in the beginning. Martin's class is in a different way now, and the project is being promoted to a real academic study with the collection of results. Slowly, but surely, the alcohol makes the four friends and their surroundings loosen up. The results are rising, and they really begin to feel life. As the objects go inboard, the experiment progresses for some, and goes off track for others. It becomes clearer and clearer that alcohol can generate great results in world history, but that all daring can also have consequences. The film is described as a fun, touching and thought-provoking drama about friendship, freedom - and alcohol.
What is the budget of Another Round?
"Another Round," a comedy released in 2020, was directed by Thomas Vinterberg and stars Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen. The production budget was $5,150,000, 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.
What were the major cost factors in Another Round?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Another Round."
- 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 Another Round's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $5,150,000, Another Round sits in the low-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Come and See (1985): Budget $5,000,000, Worldwide Gross $20,929,648
- Cinema Paradiso (1988): Budget $5,000,000, Worldwide Gross $35,962,062
- Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985): Budget $5,000,000 , Gross $502,758
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1968): Budget $5,000,000, Worldwide Gross $5,380,118
- A Separation (2011): Budget $5,000,000, Worldwide Gross $24,426,169
The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Another Round Box Office Performance
"Another Round" earned $21,700,000 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $5,150,000, the film performed strongly at the box office.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "Another Round," that break-even threshold was roughly $10,300,000. With worldwide earnings of $21,700,000, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $5,150,000
- Worldwide Gross: $21,700,000
- Net Return: $16,550,000
- ROI: approximately 321.4%
At 321.4%, "Another Round" earned roughly $4.21 for every $1 invested in production.
Awards and Recognition
Won 1 Oscar. 60 wins & 71 nominations total
- European Film Award for Best Actor: Mads Mikkelsen (33rd European Film Awards)
- European Film Award for Best Film: Tobias Lindholm (33rd European Film Awards)
- European Film Award for Best Film: Thomas Vinterberg (33rd European Film Awards)
- European Film Award for Best Film: Sisse Graum Jørgensen (33rd European Film Awards)
- European Film Award for Best Film: Kasper Dissing (33rd European Film Awards)
- European Film Award for Best Director: Thomas Vinterberg (33rd European Film Awards)
- Academy Award for Best International Feature Film (93rd Academy Awards)
- European Film Award for Best Screenwriter: Tobias Lindholm (33rd European Film Awards)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Another Round (2020)?
The production budget was $5,150,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $2,575,000 - $4,120,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $7,725,000 - $9,270,000.
How much did Another Round (2020) earn at the box office?
Another Round grossed $21,700,000 worldwide.
Was Another Round (2020) profitable?
Yes. Against a production budget of $5,150,000 and estimated total costs of ~$12,875,000, the film earned $21,700,000 theatrically - a 321% ROI on production costs alone.
What were the biggest costs in producing Another Round?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang); star comedian salaries, location filming, and aggressive marketing campaigns; international production across Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden.
How does Another Round's budget compare to similar comedy films?
At $5,150,000, Another Round is classified as a micro-budget production. The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: Come and See (1985, $5,000,000); Cinema Paradiso (1988, $5,000,000); Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985, $5,000,000).
Did Another Round (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 Another Round?
The theatrical ROI was 321.4%, calculated as ($21,700,000 − $5,150,000) ÷ $5,150,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Another Round (2020) win?
Won 1 Oscar. 60 wins & 71 nominations total.
Who directed Another Round and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Thomas Vinterberg, written by Tobias Lindholm, Thomas Vinterberg, shot by Sturla Brandth Grøvlen, edited by Anne Østerud, Janus Billeskov Jansen.
Where was Another Round filmed?
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