Man of the Year Budget
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Synopsis
Tom Dobbs, the satirical host of a political talk show, decides to shake things up by running for president after making comments that he would be a better president than the leader who currently occupies the White House. His fans begin a grassroots campaign that catapults him into the Oval Office, but soon after moving in it is revealed a computer glitch mistakenly awarded him the presidency. Tom is left with a tough choice, stay the course or head back behind the microphone.
What is the budget of Man of the Year?
"Man of the Year," a comedy released in 2006, was directed by Barry Levinson and stars Robin Williams, Christopher Walken. The production budget was $20,000,000, 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 Man of the Year?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Man of the Year."
- 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 Man of the Year's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $20,000,000, Man of the Year sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- 12 Years a Slave (2013): Budget $20,000,000, Worldwide Gross $187,000,000
- 21 Grams (2003): Budget $20,000,000, Worldwide Gross $60,427,839
- 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994): Budget $20,000,000, Worldwide Gross $11,798,854
- A Guy Thing (2003): Budget $20,000,000, Worldwide Gross $17,400,000
- A Most Violent Year (2014): Budget $20,000,000, Worldwide Gross $12,007,070
The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2000s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Man of the Year Box Office Performance
"Man of the Year" earned $37,327,390 domestically and $42,500,000 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $20,000,000, the film showed modest profitability in theatrical release.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "Man of the Year," that break-even threshold was roughly $40,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $42,500,000, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $20,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $42,500,000
- Net Return: $22,500,000
- ROI: approximately 112.5%
At 112.5%, "Man of the Year" earned roughly $2.12 for every $1 invested in production.
Awards and Recognition
1 nomination total
Critical Reception
Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Man of the Year (2006)?
The production budget was $20,000,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $10,000,000 - $16,000,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $30,000,000 - $36,000,000.
How much did Man of the Year (2006) earn at the box office?
Man of the Year grossed $37,327,390 domestic, $5,172,610 international, totaling $42,500,000 worldwide.
Was Man of the Year (2006) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $42,500,000 against an estimated $50,000,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Man of the Year?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Robin Williams, Christopher Walken, Laura Linney); star comedian salaries, location filming, and aggressive marketing campaigns.
How does Man of the Year's budget compare to similar comedy films?
At $20,000,000, Man of the Year is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2000s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: 12 Years a Slave (2013, $20,000,000); 21 Grams (2003, $20,000,000); 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994, $20,000,000).
Did Man of the Year (2006) 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 Man of the Year?
The theatrical ROI was 112.5%, calculated as ($42,500,000 − $20,000,000) ÷ $20,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Man of the Year (2006) win?
1 nomination total.
Who directed Man of the Year and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Barry Levinson, written by Barry Levinson, shot by Dick Pope, with music by Graeme Revell, edited by Steven Weisberg, Blair Daily.
Where was Man of the Year filmed?
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