Production Budget Analysis

What was the production budget for Everybody's Fine?

Directed by Kirk Jones, with Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale leading the cast, Everybody's Fine was produced by Miramax with a confirmed budget of $21,000,000, placing it in the low-budget category for drama films.

At $21,000,000, Everybody's Fine was produced on a modest budget. Lower-budget films benefit from reduced break-even thresholds, with profitability achievable at approximately $52,500,000.

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% • Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001): Budget $21,150,000 | Gross $39,438,674 → ROI: 86% • The White Ribbon (2009): Budget $21,555,450 | Gross $11,652,157 → ROI: -46% • 12 Rounds (2009): Budget $22,000,000 | Gross $17,280,326 → ROI: -21%

Key Budget Allocation Categories

▸ Above-the-Line Talent Drama films live or die on the strength of their performances. Securing award-caliber actors and experienced directors represents the single largest budget line item, often consuming 30–40% of the total production budget.

▸ 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. Period dramas add the cost of era-accurate props, vehicles, and set decoration.

▸ Post-Production, Color Grading & Score The editorial process for dramas is typically longer than genre films, with careful attention to pacing and tone. Color grading, a nuanced musical score, and detailed sound mixing are critical to achieving the emotional resonance that defines the genre.

Key Production Personnel

CAST: Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell, Melissa Leo Key roles: Robert De Niro as Frank Goode; Drew Barrymore as Rosie; Kate Beckinsale as Amy; Sam Rockwell as Robert

DIRECTOR: Kirk Jones CINEMATOGRAPHY: Henry Braham MUSIC: Dario Marianelli EDITING: Andrew Mondshein PRODUCTION: Miramax, Hollywood Gang Productions, Radar Pictures FILMED IN: United States of America

Box Office Performance

Everybody's Fine earned $9,208,876 domestically and $7,234,733 internationally, for a worldwide total of $16,443,609. Revenue was split 56% domestic / 44% international.

Break-Even Analysis

Using the industry-standard 2.5x multiplier (P&A + exhibitor shares of 40–50% + distribution fees), Everybody's Fine needed approximately $52,500,000 to break even. The film fell $36,056,391 short in theatrical revenue. Ancillary streams (home media, streaming, TV) may have bridged the gap.

Return on Investment (ROI)

Revenue: $16,443,609 Budget: $21,000,000 Net: $-4,556,391 ROI: -21.7%

Profitability Assessment

VERDICT: Unprofitable (Theatrical)

Everybody's Fine earned $16,443,609 against a $21,000,000 budget (-22% ROI), falling short of theatrical profitability. Ancillary revenue may have reduced the deficit.