I Am Wrath Budget
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Synopsis
Stanley Hill is a former Black Ops agent who witnessed his wife’s death at the hands of a street gang. When corrupt cops let the prime suspect walk, Stanley takes the law into his own hands. Joined by a former comrade-in-arms, Stanley uncovers a conspiracy that leads to the upper ranks of government, as he heads toward a guns-blazing, take-no-prisoners showdown for justice.
What is the budget of I Am Wrath?
"I Am Wrath," an action released in 2016, was directed by Chuck Russell and stars John Travolta, Christopher Meloni. The production budget was $18,000,000, placing it in the low-budget range for action productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for an action 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 I Am Wrath?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "I Am Wrath."
- Stunts: Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast: Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director) is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
- Production Design: Production Design, Sets & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
How Does I Am Wrath's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $18,000,000, I Am Wrath sits in the low-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 127 Hours (2010): Budget $18,000,000, Worldwide Gross $35,700,000
- A Dog's Way Home (2019): Budget $18,000,000, Worldwide Gross $17,643,857
- Amadeus (1984): Budget $18,000,000, Worldwide Gross $90,007,557
- And So It Goes (2014): Budget $18,000,000, Worldwide Gross $25,312,387
- Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004): Budget $18,000,000 , Gross $65,070,412
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Awards and Recognition
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make I Am Wrath (2016)?
The production budget was $18,000,000, covering principal photography, visual effects, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $9,000,000 - $14,400,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $27,000,000 - $32,400,000.
How much did I Am Wrath (2016) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was I Am Wrath (2016) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing I Am Wrath?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (John Travolta, Christopher Meloni, Amanda Schull); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation.
How does I Am Wrath's budget compare to similar action films?
At $18,000,000, I Am Wrath is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2010s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: 127 Hours (2010, $18,000,000); A Dog's Way Home (2019, $18,000,000); Amadeus (1984, $18,000,000).
Did I Am Wrath (2016) 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 I Am Wrath (2016) win?
N/A.
Who directed I Am Wrath and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Chuck Russell, written by Paul Sloan, Yvan Gauthier, shot by Andrzej Sekula, with music by Haim Mazar, edited by Greg D'Auria.
Where was I Am Wrath filmed?
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