Bruised Budget
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Synopsis
Jackie Justice is a mixed martial arts fighter who leaves the sport in disgrace. Down on her luck and simmering with rage and regret years after the fight, she's coaxed into a brutal underground fight by her manager and boyfriend Desi and grabs the attention of a fight league promoter who promises Jackie a life back in the Octagon. But the road to redemption becomes unexpectedly personal when Manny - the son she gave up as an infant - shows up at her doorstep. A triumphant story of a fighter who reclaims her power, in and out of the ring, when everyone has counted her out.
What is the budget of Bruised?
"Bruised," a drama released in 2021, was directed by Halle Berry and stars Halle Berry, Adan Canto. The production budget was $11,000,000, 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 Bruised?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Bruised."
- 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 Bruised's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $11,000,000, Bruised sits in the low-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Forsaken (2015): Budget $11,000,000
- Barry Lyndon (1975): Budget $11,000,000, Worldwide Gross $31,500,000
- Alien (1979): Budget $11,000,000, Worldwide Gross $104,931,801
- Star Wars (1977): Budget $11,000,000, Worldwide Gross $775,398,007
- The Lighthouse (2019): Budget $11,000,000, Worldwide Gross $18,262,464
The median budget for wide-release drama films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Awards and Recognition
6 wins & 10 nominations
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Bruised (2021)?
The production budget was $11,000,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $5,500,000 - $8,800,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $16,500,000 - $19,800,000.
How much did Bruised (2021) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Bruised (2021) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Bruised?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Halle Berry, Adan Canto, Sheila Atim); talent compensation, authentic period production design, and meticulous post-production; international production across United Kingdom, United States of America.
How does Bruised's budget compare to similar drama films?
At $11,000,000, Bruised 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: Forsaken (2015, $11,000,000); Barry Lyndon (1975, $11,000,000); Alien (1979, $11,000,000).
Did Bruised (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 awards did Bruised (2021) win?
6 wins & 10 nominations.
Who directed Bruised and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Halle Berry, written by Michelle Rosenfarb, shot by Joshua Reis, Frankie DeMarco, with music by Terence Blanchard, Aska Matsumiya, edited by Terilyn A. Shropshire, Jacob Craycroft.
Where was Bruised filmed?
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