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16 Low-Budget Movies That Became Huge Hits

ZimbioFeb 7, 2014, 09:57 IST

Fox Searchlight"Napoleon Dynamite" was made for only $400,000 but brought in $44.5 million at the box office.

Not every hit movie needs an astronomical budget and A-list stars to resonate with audiences. Check out some films that succeeded despite (and sometimes because of) the built-in limitations of being low on cash.

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16 Low-Budget Movies That Became Huge Hits

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