The 10 Most Expensive Mandy Moore Movies (& How Much They Made)

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The star grew an interest in acting and singing from a young age and requested her parents to let her take lessons. While her parents believed it was a phase, Moore decided to make a living out of her passion. The star began her career in music when she debuted her single Candy, which didn’t rank at the top of the charts but made her a noteworthy artist. Her debut album earned platinum certification, and she has released six studio albums to date. Along with her musical career, Moore also showed her incredible acting range when she debuted in featured films like The Princess Diaries and A Walk To Remember.

From TV shows to movies, Mandy Moore has starred in different genres of movies that range from comedy, romance to action and drama. Let’s look at some of her most expensive films and how much they made at the box office.

47 Meters Down (2017)

A horror/thriller that showed the varied range of Mandy Moore, 47 Meters Down is a story of a vacation that turned bad for two sisters. The movie only had a $5.3 million budget; however, with the cinematography, a strong cast, and stunning score, the movie became successful and grossed $40 million at the box office and had a sequel.

A Walk To Remember (2002)

A movie that Mandy Moore will always be most remembered for, A Walk To Remember is not a movie for the light-hearted. The emotional, romantic drama was made on an $11.8 million budget, and Moore could only shoot ten hours a day since she was a minor at the time, as noted by IMDB. It was a memorable movie for every rom-com fan, and it grossed $41.2 million at the box office in 2002.

Racing Stripes (2005)

A family comedy, Racing Stripes, revolves around the story of a rescued zebra, and Moore had the chance to play the character of a professional jumper Sally. While the movie only had a $30 million budget, the family-friendly movie grossed $90.8 million at the box office.

The Princess Diaries (2001)

The movie that set the standards for teen romantic comedies, The Princess Diaries, is iconic. With Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway in the lead, Moore played the antagonist in the movie, a mean girl named Lana Thomas. While the film only had a $26 million budget, it was a grand success. It made $165.3 million around the globe and $108.2 million at the domestic box office, as mentioned by Rotten Tomatoes.

License To Wed (2007)

Working with an iconic actor like Robin Williams and a well-versed co-star like John Krasinski, Mandy Moore had the opportunity to star in License To Wed in 2007. The romantic comedy was made on a $35 million budget and followed the journey of a couple who is put through various marriage preparations by a priest. The movie earned $43.7 million at the box office, creating a small stir with the audience.

Because I Said So (2007)

Mandy Moore received the opportunity of a lifetime when she got to star alongside Diane Keaton in the romantic comedy Because I Said So. With a $39 million budget, the movie made a small move at the box office and generated $42 million in the US and $69 million worldwide, as noted by The Numbers.

Dr. DoLittle 2 (2001)

A character generated from a children’s book, Dr. DoLittle, is a physician known to speak and understand animals. With Eddie Murphy returning for the sequel of the highly anticipated movie, Moore had just begun her acting career when she received the opportunity to voice Girl Bear Cub for Dr. DoLittle 2. With a $70 million budget, the movie made $176.1 million.

Midway (2019)

In a movie based on Battle of Midway, Moore plays the wife of a lieutenant who is about to go to war. Produced by Lionsgate, the production company had a small-scale profit in their hands with Midway. Made on a $100 million budget, the war/action movie was met with mixed reviews and managed to make $126 million at the box office worldwide.

Ralph Breaks The Internet (2018)

Ralph Breaks The Internet was a much-anticipated sequel to the first movie Wreck-It Ralph. Moore played the supporting character of Rapunzel, a role she reprised from the original movie Tangled. According to Fortune, the movie had a $175 million budget and dominated the box office after its release. The film generated $529.3 million worldwide.

Tangled (2010)

While it may come as a surprise that a Disney-animated movie has topped the list, Tangled is one of the most expensive movies made with a $260 million budget due to the combination of computer and hand-drawn animation in the movie. Mandy Moore was cast to voice the lead Rapunzel, and she also wrote new music for the movie. The film was a hit and made $592 million worldwide.

From thrillers and mystery movies to war epics and romantic comedies, Mandy Moore has showcased her acting skills with every role she has portrayed. A prolific actress on television, Moore is best known to star in the hit NBC drama. This Is Us which will air its final season in January 2022.

Sources: IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, The Numbers, Fortune