Some music videos are short films.
They have a plot and character development with a budget to match.
With millions of dollars spent on them, they are more expensive than your favorite indie flick.
So, what video takes the top spot?
It cost a staggering $11.9 million (adjusted) to produce.
Not far behind is Madonnas Express Yourself at $10.4 million.
Lots of my creative data work starts by falling down a Wikipedia rabbit hole!
That rabbit hole led to some surprises.
This graphic is far from the only one that McCready has created.
Ever wondered what was the most expensive music video ever produced?
Bo McCready has you covered with his extensive infographic.