10 Great Movies That Were Sleeper Hits (MovieWeb)

"When it comes to movies, a sleeper hit is a film that takes longer than usual to achieve its ultimate glory and success. This can manifest itself in different ways, but, ultimately, they develop a fan following that garners it media attention, which in turn increases its public exposure and public interest in the movie. Sometimes movies with smaller budgets might not have the huge marketing options as others in order to achieve record-breaking grossing numbers in their opening weekends, but strong reviews/word of mouth can help the movie remain a steady performer at the box office, ultimately achieving huge numbers. Other times, a movie could be considered a flop upon its initial release but later be reappraised and achieve its success later down the line. Here are 10 great movies that are all considered to be successful in their own right, but did not go down the typical blockbuster release avenue." - movieweb.com