Just Getting Started Budget
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Synopsis
Duke Diver is the freewheeling manager of the luxury Palm Springs resort, the Villa Capri. Diver may have a mysterious past, but he’s a pro at making sure that life for the high-spirited residents is one big, non-stop party. But the status quo is challenged when ex-military charmer Leo checks in, triggering a competition between Duke and Leo for the top spot of Alpha male, as well as for the affections of the newly-arrived Suzie. When Duke’s past suddenly catches up with him, the rivals put aside their differences and the two men reluctantly team up to stop whoever is trying to kill Duke, and also save the Villa Capri.
What is the budget of Just Getting Started?
"Just Getting Started," an action released in 2017, was directed by Ron Shelton and stars Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones. The production budget was $22,000,000, placing it in the mid-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 Just Getting Started?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Just Getting Started."
- 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 Just Getting Started's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $22,000,000, Just Getting Started sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 12 Rounds (2009): Budget $22,000,000, Worldwide Gross $17,280,326
- Before I Go to Sleep (2014): Budget $22,000,000, Worldwide Gross $17,669,776
- Dances with Wolves (1990): Budget $22,000,000, Worldwide Gross $424,208,848
- Derailed (2005): Budget $22,000,000, Worldwide Gross $57,479,076
- Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005): Budget $22,000,000 , Gross $45,109,561
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Just Getting Started Box Office Performance
"Just Getting Started" earned $6,069,605 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $22,000,000, the film faced challenges in theatrical release. Home video, streaming, and ancillary revenue may have contributed to its overall performance.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "Just Getting Started," that break-even threshold was roughly $44,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $6,069,605, the film did not reach break-even in theatrical release.
- Production Budget: $22,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $6,069,605
- Net Return: −$15,930,395
- ROI: approximately -72.4%
At -72.4%, "Just Getting Started" did not recoup its production budget through theatrical release alone.
Awards and Recognition
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Just Getting Started (2017)?
The production budget was $22,000,000, 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 $11,000,000 - $17,600,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $33,000,000 - $39,600,000.
How much did Just Getting Started (2017) earn at the box office?
Just Getting Started grossed $6,069,605 domestic, totaling $6,069,605 worldwide.
Was Just Getting Started (2017) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $6,069,605 against an estimated $55,000,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Just Getting Started?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones, Rene Russo); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation; international production across Canada, United States of America.
How does Just Getting Started's budget compare to similar action films?
At $22,000,000, Just Getting Started 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: 12 Rounds (2009, $22,000,000); Before I Go to Sleep (2014, $22,000,000); Dances with Wolves (1990, $22,000,000).
Did Just Getting Started (2017) 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 Just Getting Started?
The theatrical ROI was -72.4%, calculated as ($6,069,605 − $22,000,000) ÷ $22,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Just Getting Started (2017) win?
N/A.
Who directed Just Getting Started and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Ron Shelton, written by Ron Shelton, shot by Barry Peterson, with music by Alex Wurman, edited by Paul Seydor.
Where was Just Getting Started filmed?
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