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Tall Girl 2 Budget

2022ComedyRomanceDrama1h 37m

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Budget
$24,393,503

Synopsis

After Jodi Kreyman gains popularity, her miscommunications start causing rifts with those around her and now she really needs to "stand tall".

What is the budget of Tall Girl 2?

"Tall Girl 2," a comedy released in 2022, was directed by Emily Ting and stars Ava Michelle, Griffin Gluck. The production budget was $24,393,503, 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.
  • Production: On December 1, 2020, Netflix asked Sam Wolfson to write a Tall Girl sequel, with Ava Michelle set to return as Jodi.

What were the major cost factors in Tall Girl 2?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Tall Girl 2."

  • 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 Tall Girl 2's Budget Compare to Similar Films?

At $24,393,503, Tall Girl 2 sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:

  • Double Take (2001): Budget $24,000,000, Worldwide Gross $31,600,000
  • Faster (2010): Budget $24,000,000, Worldwide Gross $23,081,726
  • Fences (2016): Budget $24,000,000, Worldwide Gross $64,400,000
  • Foxcatcher (2014): Budget $24,000,000, Worldwide Gross $12,096,300
  • Howl's Moving Castle (2004): Budget $24,000,000, Worldwide Gross $236,049,757

The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.

Awards and Recognition

1 win total

Critical Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 71% based on 7 reviews, with an average rating of 5.0/10.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did it cost to make Tall Girl 2 (2022)?

The production budget was $24,393,503, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $12,196,751 - $19,514,802, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $36,590,254 - $43,908,305.

How much did Tall Girl 2 (2022) earn at the box office?

Box office figures are not publicly available.

Was Tall Girl 2 (2022) profitable?

Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.

What were the biggest costs in producing Tall Girl 2?

The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Ava Michelle, Griffin Gluck, Sabrina Carpenter); star comedian salaries, location filming, and aggressive marketing campaigns.

How does Tall Girl 2's budget compare to similar comedy films?

At $24,393,503, Tall Girl 2 is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release comedy films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: Double Take (2001, $24,000,000); Faster (2010, $24,000,000); Fences (2016, $24,000,000).

Did Tall Girl 2 (2022) 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 Tall Girl 2 (2022) win?

1 win total.

Who directed Tall Girl 2 and who were the key crew members?

Directed by Emily Ting, written by Sam Wolfson, shot by Shane Hurlbut, with music by Mateo Messina, edited by Melissa Kent.

Where was Tall Girl 2 filmed?

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Filmmakers

Tall Girl 2

Producers
Steven Bello, McG, Corey L. Marsh, Mary Viola
Director
Emily Ting
Writers
Sam Wolfson
Casting
Barbara J. McCarthy
Key Cast
Ava Michelle, Griffin Gluck, Sabrina Carpenter, Clara Wilsey, Angela Kinsey, Rico Paris
Cinematographer
Shane Hurlbut
Composer
Mateo Messina

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