Antlers Budget
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Synopsis
In a small town in central Oregon, Frank Weaver runs a meth lab out of an abandoned mine. While his young son Aiden waits outside the mine in his truck, Frank and an accomplice are attacked by an unseen creature. Investigating strange noises, Aiden is also attacked by the creature. Frank and Aiden survive their encounter with the creature and return home, where their condition quickly worsens. Frank sets up a locked room and demands that no matter what, Aiden's older brother Lucas keeps them locked inside.
What is the budget of Antlers?
"Antlers," a drama released in 2021, was directed by Scott Cooper and stars Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons. The production budget was $17,000,000, placing it in the low-budget range for drama productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Above-the-Line Talent: Drama films live or die on the strength of their performances.
- Location Filming & Period Production Design: Authentic locations , whether contemporary or historical , require scouting, permits, travel, lodging, and often significant dressing to match the story's time period.
- Post-Production, Color Grading & Score: The editorial process for dramas is typically longer than genre films, with careful attention to pacing and tone.
What were the major cost factors in Antlers?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Antlers."
- Above-the-Line Talent: Above-the-Line Talent is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
- Location Filming: Location Filming & Period Production Design is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
- Post-Production: Post-Production, Color Grading & Score is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
How Does Antlers's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $17,000,000, Antlers sits in the low-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Away We Go (2009): Budget $17,000,000, Worldwide Gross $15,779,455
- Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999): Budget $17,000,000 , Gross $92,938,755
- Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003): Budget $17,000,000, Worldwide Gross $63,102,666
- Love the Coopers (2015): Budget $17,000,000, Worldwide Gross $42,426,912
- Mean Girls (2004): Budget $17,000,000, Worldwide Gross $130,195,052
The median budget for wide-release drama films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Antlers Box Office Performance
"Antlers" earned $10,619,670 domestically and $18,867,659 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $17,000,000, 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 "Antlers," that break-even threshold was roughly $34,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $18,867,659, the film fell short of that threshold but recouped its production costs in theatrical release.
- Production Budget: $17,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $18,867,659
- Net Return: $1,867,659
- ROI: approximately 11%
At 11%, "Antlers" returned its production investment but margin was tight after marketing and distribution costs.
Awards and Recognition
8 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Antlers (2021)?
The production budget was $17,000,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $8,500,000 - $13,600,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $25,500,000 - $30,600,000.
How much did Antlers (2021) earn at the box office?
Antlers grossed $10,619,670 domestic, $8,247,989 international, totaling $18,867,659 worldwide.
Was Antlers (2021) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $18,867,659 against an estimated $42,500,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Antlers?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas); talent compensation, authentic period production design, and meticulous post-production.
How does Antlers's budget compare to similar drama films?
At $17,000,000, Antlers is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release drama films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: Away We Go (2009, $17,000,000); Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999, $17,000,000); Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003, $17,000,000).
Did Antlers (2021) 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 Antlers?
The theatrical ROI was 11.0%, calculated as ($18,867,659 − $17,000,000) ÷ $17,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Antlers (2021) win?
8 nominations total.
Who directed Antlers and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Scott Cooper, written by Henry Chaisson, Nick Antosca, Scott Cooper, shot by Florian Hoffmeister, with music by Javier Navarrete, edited by Dylan Tichenor.
Where was Antlers filmed?
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