low-budget

phrase

: involving a small amount of money : involving a relatively small cost
a low-budget movie

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Full details of an under-the-radar and low-budget Irish feature starring Barry Keoghan have been revealed alongside a couple of first look images from the film. Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 July 2026 Meanwhile the top movies at the box office were two low-budget indie horror flicks, Obsession and Backrooms. Ronnen Harary, Fortune, 31 July 2026 His first two features were loose, low-budget films starring himself and made by messing around with friends; they were built on spontaneity and the belief that a movie reveals itself in the edit. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026 This comeback is fueled by major blockbusters and successful low-budget films from new directors, alongside a desire for collective experiences. Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-budget

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“Low-budget.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-budget. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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