💰 Anthony Hopkins's Paycheck for Every Movie He Ever Made

[@XCambodianBuddha]

Magic is my favorite movie from this guy. Haven't really seen but a handful of his movies because of the subject matter of his movies.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Agreed, @XCambodianBuddha. Magic is a one-of-a-kind movie thanks to Hopkins. He absolutely nails the creepy ventriloquist vibe, and the psychological tension between him and his dummy is so intense, it's impossible to look away!

[@mikenagy938]

I don't watch any movies these days but I remember in that grizzley movie Hopkins said something that sticks with me today. It was "what one man can do, another man can do". He was talking about spearing the grizzley but this applies to a lot of things in everyday life.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

This is deep, @mikenagy938! I'll definitely remember this going forward in life. Thank you!

[@MihaiRiz1]

Nice job. Iike your new idea with this graphic at the final of the video that shows how many flops , hits, super hits and other stuff he had. Tom Hanks

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Thank you, @MihaiRiz1, and I’m glad you like the summary card at the end. I’ll prioritize Tom Hanks for you and hopefully release it before the end of the month. 😉

[@henningbackhaus6268]

Quite a few films are missing here: "The Innocent" by John Schlesinger, for example, or "84 Charing Cross Road" with Anne Bancroft & Judi Dench.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Thank you for pointing this out, @henningbackhaus6268! I have certain criteria for including movies (check the description), but I’m considering broadening it for future videos.

[@MrStaano]

Dont forget; Hollow Nights, Death Trap Misery.

[@nedread6700]

Worlds Fastest Indian isn’t exactly a flop, great movie

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

I agree that it’s a great one, @nedread6700! But please keep in mind that my video analyzes these movies purely based on their box office performance. Sometimes, money has little to do with the quality of a movie. A masterpiece can be a flop, while a terrible movie can become a hit.

[@XCambodianBuddha]

Movies are only called flops if they dont make money, but we all know that doesn't mean the movie sucked.

[@dhtango]

Loved that movie!

[@Bushranger28]

I went to see a double feature at the Astor cinema in Melbourne back in the 1990s. The first movie was boring and pretentious and I can't remember the films name. The second film I really enjoyed and is one the most entertaining black comedies I have seen. That movie was the Road to Wellville with Anthony Hopkins playing Dr Kellogg. Despite being listed as a movie with average success is well worth watching.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

The Road to Wellville is definitely worth a watch, @Bushranger28! It's hilarious how it dives into the absurdity of old-school wellness treatments, like electric baths and bizarre diets. By the way, did you know that Jack Nicholson was originally considered for the role of Dr. Kellogg? I wonder how that would have turned out...

[@Bushranger28]

@@BoxOfficeJoe Unexpectantly good. I didn't see Spotswood on your list, the Australian movie that he co-starred with Russell Crowe.

[@MrDobber84]

Fracture: Budget 10M, Paycheck 10M NIIIICE!😅

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Backend deal activated, @MrDobber84! He received a cut from the earnings.

[@markperry5975]

Port Talbot boy done good, good for him 👍

[@StephenReid-hk8hs]

Phew I wouldn't get out of bed for that kind of money 😂

[@stephenlyall7759]

I’d like to see him struggle with that immense character Sir Keir. He’s already got the makings of that face. No make up required.

[@wormratspider7586]

What about the Efficiency Expert? A little Aussie film?

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Thank you for bringing this up, @wormratspider7586. The Efficiency Expert, also known as Spotswood, is one of his lesser-known overseas films, which is why it's not included in the video. However, I did some research for you, and his paycheck was roughly $200k. 😉

[@bryanduncan1640]

I know that it isn’t necessarily the actors fault if a film “bombs”, but he does appear to have a fairly high proportion in that category!

[@jamesrumsey6839]

I don't think he is very fussy about the films he does. He takes the money and does a damn good job. The rest is up to the director and the editing and the audience.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great observation, @bryanduncan1640. He does have quite a few flops, but the thing is, people tend to remember the successes and forget the failures. By the way, a 'bomb' can sometimes prove successful in the long run through DVD/Blu-ray sales, streaming, and other channels.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Agreed, @jamesrumsey6839! He seems relaxed and in control both on and off screen, confident in his craft, and leaves the rest to be handled by others.

[@davidlorenz54]

Geez, Anthony has starred in alot of movies.

[@zoonabar]

What about Spotswood?

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Thank you for bringing this up, @zoonabar. The Efficiency Expert, also known as Spotswood, is one of his lesser-known overseas films, which is why it's not included in the video. However, I did some research for you, and his paycheck was roughly $200k. 😉

[@grandadneal8114]

Odd to think that such a great actor similar to the greats like Jacobi, Burton et al ....has his biggest hits in Transformer and Marvel movies...

[@XCambodianBuddha]

Transformers wasn't a mega-hit just because he was in it. That's for sure.

[@laurasands8322]

Have you done a Michael Caine one yet?

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Not yet, @laurasands8322, but it's a great idea, thank you!

[@57JackCaptainSparrow]

You Misspelled Anthony Hopkins name on every yellow box Movie panel as they scrolled by...

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Wow, @57JackCaptainSparrow, you’re right! I hadn’t noticed this until now, and no one else did, even though it racked up quite a few views. Thank you for spotting this-I’ll be more careful going forward.

[@57JackCaptainSparrow]

@@BoxOfficeJoe Just lettin' you know! I DO love your content, very facinating to see these actors and their movie fees! Thanks!

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

@@57JackCaptainSparrow glad to hear that, feedback like this keeps me going! Enjoy the ride, I have some new ideas coming.

[@KevinBroten-o5f]

Adam Sandler

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick @KevinBroten-o5f. Added to the queue! 😉

[@Aztec73]

John Wayne 🇺🇲 🤠

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Wow, @Aztec73! A classic legend! I shall definitely explore his paychecks!

[@Aztec73]

@BoxOfficeJoe Awesome, I'd love to see a video about That.

[@Martin.C.777]

How is it possible to know what they get paid?

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Fair question, @Martin.C.777! You'd be surprised how much of this info is public. However, gathering it all takes a lot of research and Googling. As the video description states: "The figures mentioned in this video are based on publicly available information and educated estimates. Actual earnings may vary."

[@jirigrill698]

I would like to see Leonardo DiCaprio. Thanks.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick @jirigrill698! Added to the work queue 😉

[@ChadPrestonOfficialThree]

More absurdly large paychecks given to clowns who merely memorize and regurgitate other people's writing. Everything about this world is upside down, backwards and inverted (by design). Good graphics, though. I enjoyed reading the stats and seeing which movies did well or flopped. Subscribed!

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Interesting point, @ChadPrestonOfficialThree! But let's keep in mind that we, the people, give these 'clowns' their absurd power and paychecks. Our attention is their wealth, and although they are shamelessly overpaid, I personally would be sorry if they stopped what they are doing. By the way, I’m glad you enjoy my content-much obliged!

[@toncipivac6118]

I'd love to see Michael Madsen

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Interesting pick @toncipivac6118 and quite a challenge. He starred in over 300 movies. I'll consider it. 😉

[@johnnydev9318]

I understood that movies have to make twice their budget at the box office to really break even. If that's the case, results would be worse than shown here

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

That's correct, @johnnydev9318, and thank you for pointing that out! However, few people are aware of this, so labeling a movie with a $100M budget and a $200M box office as 'Break Even' might raise eyebrows and cause confusion. I chose this simplified approach because movies continue to generate revenue even after their theatrical run through home media sales, streaming platforms, and other channels. These additional earnings usually reflect the box office trend (Hit or Flop) and solidify the labels I give these movies in my video.

[@keeponrollin7922]

Michael douglas

[@toncipivac6118]

Or Burt Reynolds

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Nice one @toncipivac6118! I shall definitely dive into his paychecks.

[@johnfogarty91]

Lot of money in box office bombs it seems

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

That’s true, @johnfogarty91! Some box office bombs end up becoming successful later through DVD/Blu-ray sales, streaming, etc. That’s the beauty of filmmaking-they generate income as long as they’re not forgotten.

[@ollienilson1644]

Tom Cruce next.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Mission accepted, @ollienilson1644! It will take a few weeks, though.

[@stanleybuchan4610]

Who tf is he?

[@ollienilson1644]

@@stanleybuchan4610 I do not know.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Special update for you @ollienilson1644! Tom Cruise's paychecks revealed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2KpqZqnjcSrgZY

[@samkitty5894]

So most of his films were average or flops.

[@nicbo7733]

Keanu Reeves

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick, @nicbo7733! I wonder how his earnings from his youth compare to his recent ones. - Added to the queue. Stay tuned!

[@williamgye8944]

You missed out Spotswood (1991)

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Thank you for bringing this up, @williamgye8944. The Efficiency Expert, also known as Spotswood, is one of his lesser-known overseas films, which is why it's not included in the video. However, I did some research for you, and his paycheck was roughly $200k. 😉

[@janhansen554]

Anthony Hopkins should play bad guy in a "James Bond" movie. No is so good to play evil as Anthony Hopkins

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Agreed @janhansen554 😌👌

[@TheBikerDodge]

Where was the hunchback of Notre Dame?

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Good question, @TheBikerDodge! 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' was a TV movie, which is why I left it out of the video (no box office performance). However, I just looked up Hopkins' salary for you. He earned $445k, which was considered a significant amount for a television movie at the time.

[@vankai06]

Will Smith

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

He's on the list, waiting for his turn, @vankai06! 😉

[@arkadiuszwidulinski5100]

Fun fact: only 250k of USD would be enough for my Family to live entire life without work anymore, my Children would be set up for Their lifes, especially they are totally blind. And probably I wouldn't be able to earn those ammount of money in my entire life, even though I'm working around 300 hrs per month... this is why life is NOT beautifull. Well... maybe it is. For someone else.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Life is tough, @arkadiuszwidulinski5100, and we shouldn't compare ourselves to Hollywood stars. However, we also have great opportunities, depending on where we live (though we can move freely). The lesson I've learned about money is that I still need to learn more lessons about money in order to actually earn it in serious quantities. 😉

[@GlenB-qo7wd]

Not with 250 k, it will definitely make like easier but you wouldn't be able ta stop working.

[@arkadiuszwidulinski5100]

@@GlenB-qo7wd Ohh, belive me, in my country 250k of USD is such an amount of money, I could put it into just 10% annual dividend, so within 5 years I would have around 400k. And this will make me annual 10%, which after taxes would last for paying my mortgage, all loans and to live without any unnecessary stress and work. OR I could put 250k into pure gold for 5 years and have 100% of gain, so - again - 10% from 500k is more than enough. I could buy a land, make it building plot and sell with 70-100% of gain within a year or two. I have many ideas for that 250k ;)

[@GlenB-qo7wd]

@@arkadiuszwidulinski5100 well that sounds pretty good to me 👍

[@slowkr4v890]

Ale bajki opowiadasz nie mowiac brzydko

[@craighowarth9728]

One of his characters is Trumpy’s best friend 😂🤣😂

[@SilentPartner79]

Mission Impossible 2?

[@gregorybell4231]

Due will smith

[@Aztec73]

Ronald Reagan 🇺🇸

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Interesting pick, @Aztec73, and perfect timing!

[@Aztec73]

@BoxOfficeJoe Thank you, I wish my channel was as awesome as yours is.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

@@Aztec73 I'm glad you like my content, your opinion really means a lot. As for channel awesomeness - I'm still learning and I hope this is just the beginning of a great journey. By the way, I checked your channel and if you want some free advice from a beginner, just e-mail me.

[@majorccunliffe4662]

An ED clinic sees just as many flops

[@magicjohnson3121]

Actors get paid too much

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

@magicjohnson3121 this brings Alfred Hitchcock's quote to mind, which I completely agree with: "It's only a movie, and, after all, we're all grossly overpaid."

[@himrajhazarika4226]

Tom Cruise

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Great pick @himrajhazarika4226! I'll get to him soon, he is already in the pipeline 😉

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Update @himrajhazarika4226! Tom Cruise's paychecks revealed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2KpqZqnjcSrgZY

[@sms9106]

Overpaid

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

Of course, @sms9106! All stars are overpaid, but it’s us, the people, who pay them so extravagantly. Our attention is their wealth.

[@virtious8]

He’s received a lot of money for appearing in a lot of duff movies.

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

That may be the case, @virtious8, but once you reach a certain level in Hollywood, they pay you just to make an appearance and add your name to the credits, even if the project is subpar or your performance isn’t stellar. That being said, Hopkins usually delivers a fantastic performance, regardless of the project.

[@america1st721]

go figure the one guy that can actually act has the most flops and bombs...go figure

[@jkell411]

Based on these videos, Al Pacino is one of the worst. He has been in a lot more bad movies than most other top actors...

[@mvinyl3484]

Wish I got paid ludicrously for failure

[@BoxOfficeJoe]

You can make that happen, @mvinyl3484! Just make sure that failure is preceded by huge successes! 😉