
Capone
Synopsis
After serving ten years in prison, Al Capone is released to live in exile in Florida. Deprived of his former power, sick with syphilis and having lost all his friends and allies, he recalls the grave criminal past and the brutal crimes committed on his orders in the streets of Chicago.
Production Budget Analysis
What was the production budget for Capone?
Directed by Josh Trank, with Tom Hardy, Linda Cardellini, Matt Dillon leading the cast, Capone was produced by Bron Studios with a confirmed budget of $20,600,000, placing it in the low-budget category for crime films.
At $20,600,000, Capone was produced on a modest budget. Lower-budget films benefit from reduced break-even thresholds, with profitability achievable at approximately $51,500,000.
Budget Comparison — Similar Productions
• Blockers (2018): Budget $21,000,000 | Gross $94,017,294 → ROI: 348% • Death at a Funeral (2010): Budget $21,000,000 | Gross $49,050,886 → ROI: 134% • Everybody's Fine (2009): Budget $21,000,000 | Gross $16,443,609 → ROI: -22% • For Colored Girls (2010): Budget $21,000,000 | Gross $38,000,000 → ROI: 81% • Freedom Writers (2007): Budget $21,000,000 | Gross $43,095,175 → ROI: 105%
Key Budget Allocation Categories
▸ Talent & Director Compensation Thrillers depend on compelling lead performances to sustain tension, making cast compensation a primary budget concern. Directors with proven thriller credentials command premium fees.
▸ Cinematography & Location Photography Thriller aesthetics demand specific visual languages — surveillance-style photography, claustrophobic framing, or expansive location work across multiple cities or countries.
▸ Editorial & Sound Post-Production Precision editing — controlling information flow, building suspense through pacing, and orchestrating reveals — requires extended post-production schedules.
Key Production Personnel
CAST: Tom Hardy, Linda Cardellini, Matt Dillon, Kyle MacLachlan, Kathrine Narducci Key roles: Tom Hardy as Al Capone; Linda Cardellini as Mae Capone; Matt Dillon as Johnny; Kyle MacLachlan as Doctor Karlock
DIRECTOR: Josh Trank CINEMATOGRAPHY: Peter Deming MUSIC: El-P EDITING: Josh Trank PRODUCTION: Bron Studios, Addictive Pictures, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Lawrence Bender Productions, Endeavor Content, AI Film Entertainment FILMED IN: Canada, United States of America
Box Office Performance
Capone earned $858,281 in worldwide box office revenue.
Break-Even Analysis
Using the industry-standard 2.5x multiplier (P&A + exhibitor shares of 40–50% + distribution fees), Capone needed approximately $51,500,000 to break even. The film fell $50,641,719 short in theatrical revenue. Ancillary streams (home media, streaming, TV) may have bridged the gap.
Return on Investment (ROI)
Revenue: $858,281 Budget: $20,600,000 Net: $-19,741,719 ROI: -95.8%
Profitability Assessment
VERDICT: Unprofitable (Theatrical)
Capone earned $858,281 against a $20,600,000 budget (-96% ROI), falling short of theatrical profitability. Ancillary revenue may have reduced the deficit.
INDUSTRY IMPACT
The underperformance may have increased risk aversion around low-budget crime productions.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Summary: 1 nomination total









































































































































































































































































































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