Forsaken Budget
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Synopsis
A western about an embittered gunslinger who attempts to make amends with his estranged father whilst their community is besieged by ruthless land-grabbers.
What is the budget of Forsaken?
"Forsaken," a western released in 2016, was directed by Jon Cassar and stars Kiefer Sutherland, Donald Sutherland. The production budget was $11,000,000, placing it in the low-budget range for western productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a western production like this include:
- Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects: Action films allocate a substantial portion of their budget to choreographing and executing practical stunts, pyrotechnics, and CGI-heavy sequences.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director): A-list talent commands significant upfront fees plus backend participation.
- Production Design, Sets & Locations: Action films frequently require multiple international shooting locations, large-scale set construction, vehicle acquisitions and modifications, and specialized equipment , all of which drive production costs well above those of dialogue-driven genres.
What were the major cost factors in Forsaken?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Forsaken."
- Stunts: Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects is one of the primary cost drivers in western productions of this scale.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast: Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director) is one of the primary cost drivers in western productions of this scale.
- Production Design: Production Design, Sets & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in western productions of this scale.
How Does Forsaken's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $11,000,000, Forsaken sits in the low-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- By the Sea (2015): Budget $10,000,000, Worldwide Gross $3,727,746
- Eye for an Eye (2025): Budget $10,000,000
- A Scanner Darkly (2006): Budget $8,700,000, Worldwide Gross $7,659,918
- Footloose (1984): Budget $8,200,000, Worldwide Gross $80,035,402
- Beyond Skyline (2017): Budget $14,000,000, Worldwide Gross $992,181
The median budget for wide-release western films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Awards and Recognition
1 win & 9 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Forsaken (2015)?
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 Forsaken (2015) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Forsaken (2015) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Forsaken?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Kiefer Sutherland, Donald Sutherland, Demi Moore); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation; international production across Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom.
How does Forsaken's budget compare to similar western films?
At $11,000,000, Forsaken is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release western films in the 2010s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: By the Sea (2015, $10,000,000); Eye for an Eye (2025, $10,000,000); A Scanner Darkly (2006, $8,700,000).
Did Forsaken (2015) 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 Forsaken (2015) win?
1 win & 9 nominations total.
Who directed Forsaken and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Jon Cassar, written by Brad Mirman, edited by Susan Shipton.
Where was Forsaken filmed?
Forsaken was filmed in Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom.
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