The Rider Budget
DramaWestern1h 43mUpdated
Synopsis
Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, and a gifted horse trainer, young cowboy Brady is warned that his riding days are over after a horse crushed his skull at a rodeo. In an attempt to regain control of his own fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of the United States.
What is known about the production of The Rider?
"The Rider," a drama released in 2018, was directed by Chloé Zhao and stars Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Highwayman Films, Altitude Film Entertainment, Caviar produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Production: Zhao first met horse trainer Brady Jandreau in July 2014 during a return visit to the Pine Ridge Reservation where Zhao had shot her first film, Songs My Brother Taught Me.
What were the major cost factors in The Rider?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The Rider."
- Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Awards and Recognition
- Grand prix du Festival de Deauville (2017 Deauville American Film Festival)
Critical Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 97% based on 191 reviews, and an average rating of 8.40/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "The Riders hard-hitting drama is only made more effective through writer-director Chloé Zhao's use of untrained actors to tell the movie's fact-based tale." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 89 out of 100, based on 42 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make The Rider (2018)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did The Rider (2018) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was The Rider (2018) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing The Rider?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does The Rider's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did The Rider (2018) 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.
Who directed The Rider and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Chloé Zhao, written by Chloé Zhao, shot by Joshua James Richards, with music by Nathan Halpern, edited by Alex O'Flinn.
Where was The Rider filmed?
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