prey So far, one of the biggest success stories of the year. predator The prequel scored higher on Rotten Tomatoes than the original and quickly became Hulu’s biggest movie ever. But what makes it an even bigger accomplishment is that the film has managed all of it without a single big name. , only a few films each year achieve that.
Redditors have debated which films they think were the most successful despite their lack of star power, whether they became cult classics or instant hits. Between some of his teen comedies, $30,000 black-and-white movies, and car-talking action flicks, these made the most of an unknown cast.
Ten American Pie (1999)
american pie Like lightning in a bottle, it’s the ultimate raunchy teen comedy from the late ’90s and early 2000s. It was all the rage at the time and everyone was making hundreds of millions of dollars, american pie The most successful was the most successful, and considering that it had the least star power, it’s an even bigger achievement.
TempleToons said: american pie It was relatively unknown when it was released in 1999.”Even after the movie’s release, the supporting cast became bigger movie stars than the lead actors. Starring in four major films during its sequel, Eugene Levy is a fan favorite and is now enjoying a second wave of success with the TV series. Sitts Creek.
9 Witch (2016)
Pointed out by Too_much_mustrd4 witch Despite his lack of star power, director Robert Eggers has become an instant filmmaker with just three films and audiences know what to expect from him. increase. His films are generally stunningly beautiful, with dark themes and some kind of psychological element.newly released norsemanEggers’ best-reviewed film to date, bombed at the box office.
However, it is the debut work of the film director, witch, was the exact opposite. The film had a similarly dark tone and was one of the best films about witchcraft and was a huge hit at the box office, earning $40 million, ten times its budget. I did. The movie stars Anya Taylor-Joy, and while she may be a profitable actor today, she wasn’t six years ago.
8 My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
AgentUpright recalls the unstoppable force when My Big Fat Greek Wedding was first released. A Redditor commented: , making more than today’s blockbuster superhero movies.
The 2002 release was one of the highest-grossing independent films of all time, grossing a whopping $368 million worldwide, with a modest production cost of $5 million. We made over 70 times our budget. Even if the movie only made $30 million, it would still be considered a huge success, and an additional $330 million is a huge bonus.
7 Avatar (2009)
Lost Patrol mention Avatar“Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana were completely unknown and Sigourney Weaver was doing voice work at the time. Avatar Best example without bars. Avatar is the highest-grossing film of all time, thanks to its lofty concept, advanced digital effects, and forward-thinking 3D.
However, the film was originally supposed to be headed by the movie star because director James Cameron wanted Matt Damon to play Jake Sully. ColliderDamon was offered 10% of the total profit, which was over $250 million, which he turned down. It’s about going in a direction and casting something unknown.
6 Fast and Furious (2001)
Umbert360 recalls the success of the 2001 Starless movie. This movie launched him into a franchise that grossed over $1 billion in over 10 movies. fast and furious had a huge ensemble cast, surprisingly diverse at the time, but almost all unknowns. The franchise was all about the friendship between Brian (Paul Walker) and Dom (Vin Diesel), but no one was paying to see it. fast and furious For Walker and Diesel.
Walker had made some box office hits before, but Diesel had some success with his voice appearances iron giant and starring pitch black, the real star of the film was the powered-up car. The 2001 film brought his 2000s zeitgeist and flowed into video games and the streets because everyone who saw the film wanted to be a street racer.
Five Risky Business (1983)
Jackieirish points out something that would have been impossible to bring to market. risky businessA Redditor said:risky business It had no bankable stars when it was released, but it was a huge hit and launched Tom Cruise. A nightmare for the Warner Bros. marketing team.
But against all odds, it was a smash hit. At the box office, he made $63 million, which doesn’t seem like much by today’s standards, but would be much more when inflation is adjusted. It is especially striking that the lead actor in the film was unknown and he was 20 years old. at the time. risky business We’ve doubled our budget. It’s the first example of Cruise’s charisma and how audiences flock to see him on the big screen.
Four Clarks (1994)
Jjohns0203 praises low-budget comedies full of vulgarity and profanity Clerk for its success despite its lack of star power. A Redditor said:Clerk Shot on a very low budget without big name actors, it gained a cult following and was very profitable.The Office performance was phenomenal.
The film made 100 times its budget. Shot on 16mm black and white film stock, the editing was very choppy and, of course, the star had no power whatsoever. The film is a legacy sequel that was not only a box office success for its budget, but a cult blockbuster. Clerk 2 Trailer released in 2006 and filled with callbacks clerk 3 was recently released.
3 Anywhere All At Once (2022)
Medical-Pace-8099 refers to a very recent film that did unexpectedly well at the box office. All at once, anywhereThe star of the film is Ke Huy Quan, who played Short Round. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Destiny and data in the gooniesbut in the 37 years since then, there’s been little else.
However, the film was helmed by Michelle Yeoh, not the actor anyone would expect to take a complex and abstract movie to $100 million at the box office, but she was a Bond girl. tomorrow never die and starring Crouching Tiger Hidden DragonJamie Lee Curtis is one of today’s most successful actors.However everywhere everything Daniel Radcliffe was cast in a largely unknown role, which meant he would have even more star power.
2 Superbad (2007)
Corpsefire77 believes super bad A huge success without star power, commenting, “I’ve never heard of these actors. They’re all famous now. Mostly Jonah Hill, but not so much Michael Cera.” . The film isn’t entirely without celebrities in the cast, as it stars Bill Hader and Seth Rogen.Hader enjoyed a smooth run saturday night live At the time, Rogen’s profile continued to grow as he appeared in every film produced or directed by Judd Apatow.
However, these actors were in relatively small roles and the three main actors were largely unknown at the time.Some viewers may have noticed that Cera played George Michael developmental arrest, but other than that, the cast was full of seemingly very talented teenagers who came out of nowhere. But one thing is certain: the success of this film has catapulted them to stardom.
1 Mad Max (1979)
Joks_away points out that the 1979 film is one of the most successful films of all time, even though it doesn’t feature any famous actors. Mel Gibson is a huge movie star, lethal weapon Being the face of the series and countless action thrillers, it wasn’t in 1979. mad maxa small-budget film about a dystopian future set in the Australian desert.
The movie unexpectedly made $100 million and launched a huge franchise as well. Since then, the series has gone on a winning streak. Mad Max Fury Road Even if Tom Hardy didn’t get the lead role, it would have been a huge success.
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