Long Shot Budget
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Synopsis
Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) is a gifted and free-spirited journalist with an affinity for trouble. Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) is one of the most influential women in the world. Smart, sophisticated, and accomplished, she's a powerhouse diplomat with a talent for...well, mostly everything. The two have nothing in common, except that she was his babysitter and childhood crush. When Fred unexpectedly reconnects with Charlotte, he charms her with his self-deprecating humor and his memories of her youthful idealism. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte impulsively hires Fred as her speechwriter, much to the dismay of her trusted advisors. A fish-out-of-water on Charlotte's elite team, Fred is unprepared for her glamorous lifestyle in the limelight. However, sparks fly as their unmistakable chemistry leads to a round-the-world romance and a series of unexpected and dangerous incidents.
What is the budget of Long Shot?
"Long Shot," a comedy released in 2019, was directed by Jonathan Levine and stars Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen. The production budget was $40,000,000, placing it in the mid-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 Long Shot?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Long Shot."
- 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 Long Shot's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $40,000,000, Long Shot sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 42 (2013): Budget $40,000,000, Worldwide Gross $95,020,213
- A Few Good Men (1992): Budget $40,000,000, Worldwide Gross $243,240,178
- Big Trouble (2002): Budget $40,000,000, Worldwide Gross $8,493,890
- Boomerang (1992): Budget $40,000,000, Worldwide Gross $131,052,444
- Fifty Shades of Grey (2015): Budget $40,000,000, Worldwide Gross $569,651,467
The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Long Shot Box Office Performance
"Long Shot" earned $30,316,271 domestically. Against a production budget of $40,000,000, 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 "Long Shot," that break-even threshold was roughly $80,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $30,316,271, the film did not reach break-even in theatrical release.
- Production Budget: $40,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $30,316,271
- Net Return: −$9,683,729
- ROI: approximately -24.2%
At -24.2%, "Long Shot" did not recoup its production budget through theatrical release alone.
Awards and Recognition
5 wins & 13 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Long Shot (2019)?
The production budget was $40,000,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $20,000,000 - $32,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $60,000,000 - $72,000,000.
How much did Long Shot (2019) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Long Shot (2019) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Long Shot?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, O'Shea Jackson Jr.); star comedian salaries, location filming, and aggressive marketing campaigns.
How does Long Shot's budget compare to similar comedy films?
At $40,000,000, Long Shot is classified as a mid-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: 42 (2013, $40,000,000); A Few Good Men (1992, $40,000,000); Big Trouble (2002, $40,000,000).
Did Long Shot (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 awards did Long Shot (2019) win?
5 wins & 13 nominations total.
Who directed Long Shot and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Jonathan Levine, written by Dan Sterling, Liz Hannah, shot by Yves Bélanger, with music by Marco Beltrami, Miles Hankins, edited by Melissa Bretherton, Evan Henke.
Where was Long Shot filmed?
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