stugood
5/10Tonally confused direction, a terminally contrived plot and inconsistent character actions make this nothing more than a light 1980s curio. Too bad, because Hanks and Long do show some chemistry here.
Reviewed on March 9, 2019
The Money Pit(1986)
For everyone who's ever been deeply in love or deeply in debt.
6.5(1,277)1h 31m1986-03-26
ComedyRomance
The Money Pit Synopsis
After being evicted from their Manhattan apartment, a couple buy what looks like the home of their dreams—only to find themselves saddled with a bank-account-draining nightmare. Struggling to keep their relationship together as their rambling mansion falls to pieces around them, the two watch in hilarious horror as everything—including the kitchen sink—disappears into the Money Pit.
The Money Pit (1986) is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Benjamin, released on March 26, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov and Maureen Stapleton. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,277 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Benjamin
- Writers:
- David Giler
- Producers:
- Art Levinson, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy
- Cinematographer:
- Gordon Willis
- Composer:
- Michel Colombier
- Production:
- Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $54,999,651
- Status:
- Released
The Money Pit (1986) Trailer
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The Money Pit Videos & Clips
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The Money Pit | Tom Hanks Moves Into the House from Hell
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The Money Pit (1986) "The Making of the Money Pit"
Featurette
The Money Pit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Hanks
as Walter Fielding, Jr.
Shelley Long
as Anna Crowley
Alexander Godunov
as Max Beissart
Maureen Stapleton
as Estelle
Joe Mantegna
as Art Shirk
Philip Bosco
as Curly
Josh Mostel
as Jack Schnittman
Yakov Smirnoff
as Shatov
Carmine Caridi
as Brad Shirk
Brian Backer
as Ethan
- Billy Lombardo
Billy Lombardo
as Benny
Mia Dillon
as Marika
Key crew
Directed by Richard Benjamin, written by David Giler, produced by Art Levinson, Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy.
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The Money Pit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 1,277 ratings.
Kamurai
7/10Good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. Despite this movie releasing in 1986, this movie actually dates really well. With the focus being much more on the horror of real estate and property maintenance, things like smart phones aren't relevant to the story. This could easily be rebooted beat for beat as all the points are still relevant today and the script is well written. I'm not sure who the equivalent…
Reviewed on August 14, 2020
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The Money Pit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Money Pit online?
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The Money Pit (1986) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and AMC+, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Money Pit?
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The main cast of The Money Pit (1986) includes Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov, Maureen Stapleton and Joe Mantegna. The film was directed by Richard Benjamin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Money Pit released?
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The Money Pit was released on March 26, 1986 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Money Pit worth watching?
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The Money Pit (1986) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 1,277 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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