Napoleon Dynamite ($400,000 budget)
Napoleon Dynamite is arguably one of the most successful indie films in the history of film. The movie which cost producers $400,00 to make, grossed $46 million at the box office. The film followed Jon Heder as Napoleon who helped his friend, Pedro run for class president.
Moviegoers immediately fell in love with the film and over 15 years after its release, the movie is still relevant in pop culture today, especially in memes and Halloween costumes.