Fighting with My Family Budget
Comedy1h 48mUpdated
Synopsis
Former wrestler Ricky and his wife Julia make a living performing with their children Saraya and Zak. When brother and sister get the chance to audition for WWE, they learn that becoming a WWE Superstar demands more than they ever imagined possible.
What is the budget of Fighting with My Family?
"Fighting with My Family," a comedy released in 2019, was directed by Stephen Merchant and stars Florence Pugh, Lena Headey. The production budget was $11,000,000, 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 Fighting with My Family?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Fighting with My Family."
- 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 Fighting with My Family's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $11,000,000, Fighting with My Family 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 comedy films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Fighting with My Family Box Office Performance
"Fighting with My Family" earned $22,958,886 domestically and $39,055,536 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $11,000,000, 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 "Fighting with My Family," that break-even threshold was roughly $22,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $39,055,536, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $11,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $39,055,536
- Net Return: $28,055,536
- ROI: approximately 255.1%
At 255.1%, "Fighting with My Family" earned roughly $3.55 for every $1 invested in production.
Awards and Recognition
10 wins & 5 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Fighting with My Family (2019)?
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 Fighting with My Family (2019) earn at the box office?
Fighting with My Family grossed $22,958,886 domestic, $16,096,650 international, totaling $39,055,536 worldwide.
Was Fighting with My Family (2019) profitable?
Yes. Against a production budget of $11,000,000 and estimated total costs of ~$27,500,000, the film earned $39,055,536 theatrically - a 255% ROI on production costs alone.
What were the biggest costs in producing Fighting with My Family?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Florence Pugh, Lena Headey, Nick Frost); star comedian salaries, location filming, and aggressive marketing campaigns; international production across United Kingdom, United States of America.
How does Fighting with My Family's budget compare to similar comedy films?
At $11,000,000, Fighting with My Family is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2010s 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 Fighting with My Family (2019) 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 Fighting with My Family?
The theatrical ROI was 255.1%, calculated as ($39,055,536 − $11,000,000) ÷ $11,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Fighting with My Family (2019) win?
10 wins & 5 nominations total.
Who directed Fighting with My Family and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Stephen Merchant, written by Stephen Merchant, shot by Remi Adefarasin, with music by Vik Sharma, edited by Nancy Richardson.
Where was Fighting with My Family filmed?
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