Stuber Budget
ActionComedy1h 33mUpdated
Synopsis
After crashing his car, a cop who's recovering from eye surgery recruits an Uber driver to help him catch a heroin dealer. The mismatched pair soon find themselves in for a wild day of stakeouts and shootouts as they encounter the city's seedy side.
What is the budget of Stuber?
"Stuber," an action released in 2019, was directed by Michael Dowse and stars Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjiani. The production budget was $16,000,000, 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 Stuber?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Stuber."
- 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 Stuber's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $16,000,000, Stuber sits in the low-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Nobody (2021): Budget $16,000,000, Worldwide Gross $57,512,470
- Thelma & Louise (1991): Budget $16,000,000, Worldwide Gross $45,361,000
- 10 Things I Hate About You (1999): Budget $16,000,000, Worldwide Gross $53,478,166
- Bones and All (2022): Budget $16,000,000, Worldwide Gross $15,234,907
- The Princess Bride (1987): Budget $16,000,000, Worldwide Gross $30,900,000
The median budget for wide-release action films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Stuber Box Office Performance
"Stuber" earned $22,370,452 domestically and $32,400,000 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $16,000,000, 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 "Stuber," that break-even threshold was roughly $32,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $32,400,000, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $16,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $32,400,000
- Net Return: $16,400,000
- ROI: approximately 102.5%
At 102.5%, "Stuber" earned roughly $2.02 for every $1 invested in production.
Awards and Recognition
5 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Stuber (2019)?
The production budget was $16,000,000, 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 $8,000,000 - $12,800,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $24,000,000 - $28,800,000.
How much did Stuber (2019) earn at the box office?
Stuber grossed $22,370,452 domestic, $10,029,548 international, totaling $32,400,000 worldwide.
Was Stuber (2019) profitable?
The film did not break even theatrically, earning $32,400,000 against an estimated $40,000,000 needed. Ancillary revenue may have improved the picture.
What were the biggest costs in producing Stuber?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjiani, Mira Sorvino); visual effects, practical stunts, and A-list talent compensation.
How does Stuber's budget compare to similar action films?
At $16,000,000, Stuber 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: Nobody (2021, $16,000,000); Thelma & Louise (1991, $16,000,000); 10 Things I Hate About You (1999, $16,000,000).
Did Stuber (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 was the return on investment (ROI) for Stuber?
The theatrical ROI was 102.5%, calculated as ($32,400,000 − $16,000,000) ÷ $16,000,000 × 100. This measures gross revenue against production budget only - it does not account for P&A or exhibitor shares.
What awards did Stuber (2019) win?
5 nominations total.
Who directed Stuber and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Michael Dowse, written by Tripper Clancy, shot by Bobby Shore, with music by Joseph Trapanese, edited by Jonathan Schwartz.
Where was Stuber filmed?
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