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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Uncut Gems (2019), how much did the film make at both the box office and after (detail breakdown), and how did that compare to its budget?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

The film Uncut Gems (2019) was a significant commercial and critical success for A24, serving as the studio's highest-grossing domestic release until it was surpassed by Everything Everywhere All At Once in 2022. Below is the breakdown of its financial performance and how it compares to its budget.

1. Production Budget

The production budget for Uncut Gems was approximately $19 million.
At the time, this made it A24's most expensive in-house production. The budget was relatively high for an indie film because of the New York City location shoots, the high-intensity cinematography (shot on 35mm), and the star power of Adam Sandler.

2. Box Office Performance

Unlike most major films, Uncut Gems had a bifurcated distribution strategy: A24 handled the U.S. theatrical release, while Netflix acquired the international rights.

Domestic (USA/Canada): $50,023,780
- The film opened in a limited release on December 13, 2019, before expanding wide on Christmas Day. It set a record for A24's highest single-day gross on Christmas ($5.9 million).
International: $0 (Theatrical)
- Because Netflix owned the international rights, the film did not have a traditional theatrical run outside of North America. It premiered directly on Netflix in most international territories on January 31, 2020.
Worldwide Total: $50,023,780

3. Post-Box Office Revenue

The film generated significant revenue through licensing and home media, which is crucial to understanding its profitability.

Netflix International Deal: In September 2018, A24 sold the international distribution rights to Netflix. While the exact figure was not disclosed, industry reports and financial analysts (such as those from Looper and Deadline) indicate the deal was structured to cover a significant portion of the $19 million production budget (estimates suggest a mid-to-high eight-figure deal). This meant A24 entered the U.S. theatrical window with very little financial risk remaining.
Physical Home Media (DVD/Blu-ray):
- DVD Sales: ~$1,044,894
- Blu-ray Sales: ~$3,870,795
- Total Physical Revenue: ~$4.92 million (estimated domestic sales only).
- Note: These figures represent early retail sales and do not include the 2021 prestige release from The Criterion Collection, which would add further revenue.
Digital Sales & VOD: The film was a top performer on digital rental charts (iTunes, Amazon, Vudu) during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. While specific VOD revenue totals are rarely made public, it frequently appeared in the "Top 5" on DEG's "Watched at Home" charts during its digital debut.

4. Summary Comparison: Budget vs. Revenue

Category	Figure (USD)
Production Budget	$19 million
Estimated Marketing (P&A)	$10–$15 million
Total Estimated Investment	$29–$34 million
Box Office Revenue (Domestic)	$50.02 million
Netflix International Rights Sale	~$15–$19 million (Est.)
Home Video & Digital	~$7–$10 million (Est.)
Total Estimated Gross Revenue	$72–$79 million

Conclusion:
The film was highly profitable. By selling the international rights to Netflix, A24 essentially "cleared" their production costs before the film even hit U.S. theaters. The $50 million domestic box office was almost entirely "found money" for the studio (after split with theaters and marketing costs), cementing the film as a massive win for both the Safdie Brothers and A24's business model.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] Uncut Gems ($50M) was A24's highest domestic grosser until Everything Everywhere All At Once ($77M) in 2022.

[2] The production budget is widely reported as $19 million.

[3] At the time of release (2019), $19 million was A24's highest budget, surpassing films like Hereditary and Midsommar.

[4] Exact domestic gross matches Box Office Mojo and The Numbers data.

[5] International theatrical gross is negligible/zero as Netflix held exclusive international rights.

[6] The claim of a 'mid-to-high eight-figure deal' ($50M-$90M) is incorrect. Reliable sources state the deal 'covered the budget' (~$19M), which is low eight figures. The higher figure likely conflates this with Adam Sandler's separate $250M multi-picture deal with Netflix.

[7] Matches The Numbers specific DVD sales data.

[8] Matches The Numbers specific Blu-ray sales data.

[9] Total physical revenue matches the sum of DVD and Blu-ray sales reported by The Numbers.

[10] The table estimate of $15-19M contradicts the text's 'mid-to-high eight-figure' claim but aligns better with the 'covered the budget' reality. This lower estimate is likely accurate.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What was the exact value of the Netflix international rights deal for Uncut Gems?

#02 How does Uncut Gems' profitability compare to other A24 films like Moonlight or Hereditary?

#S SOURCES

reddit.com screenrant.com reddit.com hindustantimes.com forbes.com umich.edu mediaplaynews.com the-numbers.com theargus.co.uk the-numbers.com theguardian.com quora.com scriptshadow.net highdefdigest.com highdefdigest.com the-numbers.com

#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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The film *Uncut Gems* (2019) was a significant commercial and critical success for A24, serving as the studio's highest-grossing domestic release until it was surpassed by *Everything Everywhere All At Once* in 2022. Below is the breakdown of its financial performance and how it compares to its budget. ### **1. Production Budget** The production budget for *Uncut Gems* was approximately **$19 million**. At the time, this made it A24's most expensive in-house production. The budget was relatively high for an indie film because of the New York City location shoots, the high-intensity cinematography (shot on 35mm), and the star power of Adam Sandler. ### **2. Box Office Performance** Unlike most major films, *Uncut Gems* had a bifurcated distribution strategy: A24 handled the U.S. theatrical release, while Netflix acquired the international rights. * **Domestic (USA/Canada):** **$50,023,780** * The film opened in a limited release on December 13, 2019, before expanding wide on Christmas Day. It set a record for A24's highest single-day gross on Christmas ($5.9 million). * **International:** **$0** (Theatrical) * Because Netflix owned the international rights, the film did not have a traditional theatrical run outside of North America. It premiered directly on Netflix in most international territories on January 31, 2020. * **Worldwide Total:** **$50,023,780** ### **3. Post-Box Office Revenue** The film generated significant revenue through licensing and home media, which is crucial to understanding its profitability. * **Netflix International Deal:** In September 2018, A24 sold the international distribution rights to Netflix. While the exact figure was not disclosed, industry reports and financial analysts (such as those from *Looper* and *Deadline*) indicate the deal was structured to **cover a significant portion of the $19 million production budget** (estimates suggest a mid-to-high eight-figure deal). This meant A24 entered the U.S. theatrical window with very little financial risk remaining. * **Physical Home Media (DVD/Blu-ray):** * **DVD Sales:** ~$1,044,894 * **Blu-ray Sales:** ~$3,870,795 * **Total Physical Revenue:** **~$4.92 million** (estimated domestic sales only). * *Note: These figures represent early retail sales and do not include the 2021 prestige release from The Criterion Collection, which would add further revenue.* * **Digital Sales & VOD:** The film was a top performer on digital rental charts (iTunes, Amazon, Vudu) during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. While specific VOD revenue totals are rarely made public, it frequently appeared in the "Top 5" on DEG's "Watched at Home" charts during its digital debut. ### **4. Summary Comparison: Budget vs. Revenue** | Category | Figure (USD) | | :--- | :--- | | **Production Budget** | **$19 million** | | **Estimated Marketing (P&A)** | **$10–$15 million** | | **Total Estimated Investment** | **$29–$34 million** | | **Box Office Revenue (Domestic)** | **$50.02 million** | | **Netflix International Rights Sale** | **~$15–$19 million** (Est.) | | **Home Video & Digital** | **~$7–$10 million** (Est.) | | **Total Estimated Gross Revenue** | **$72–$79 million** | **Conclusion:** The film was highly profitable. By selling the international rights to Netflix, A24 essentially "cleared" their production costs before the film even hit U.S. theaters. The **$50 million** domestic box office was almost entirely "found money" for the studio (after split with theaters and marketing costs), cementing the film as a massive win for both the Safdie Brothers and A24's business model.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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Uncut Gems (2019) had a production budget of approximately $19 million. It grossed $50,023,780 at the domestic box office. International theatrical gross was effectively $0 because A24 sold the international distribution rights to Netflix. This rights deal reportedly covered the film's production budget (approx. $19 million), mitigating A24's financial risk before the US release. In the home market, the film earned approximately $4.9 million from DVD and Blu-ray sales in the US (excluding Criterion Collection sales). The film was A24's highest-grossing domestic release until it was surpassed by Everything Everywhere All At Once in 2022.

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