The Money Pit
“For everyone who's ever been deeply in love or deeply in debt.”
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.
Where to watch The Money Pit in United States
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Where is The Money Pit streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Money Pit
The Money Pit is a 1986 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Richard Benjamin. The cast is led by Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Money Pit was produced by Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 26, 1986, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $55 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Benjamin
- Writers
- David Giler
- Release date
- March 26, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $55 million
- Production
- Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
The Money Pit cast & crew
The Money Pit was directed by Richard Benjamin and written by David Giler.
The cast features 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, and Philip Bosco as Curly.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Colombier, cinematography is by Gordon Willis, and it was produced by Steven Spielberg and Art Levinson.
Is The Money Pit worth watching?
The Money Pit holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,245 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, The Money Pit is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Money Pit
The Money Pit isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Money Pit
Tom Hanks
Walter Fielding, Jr.
Shelley Long
Anna Crowley
Alexander Godunov
Max Beissart
Maureen Stapleton
Estelle
Joe Mantegna
Art Shirk
Philip Bosco
Curly
Josh Mostel
Jack Schnittman
Yakov Smirnoff
Shatov
Carmine Caridi
Brad Shirk
Brian Backer
Ethan
Billy Lombardo
Benny
Mia Dillon
Marika
The Money Pit — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Money Pit in United States?
The Money Pit is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Money Pit in?
The Money Pit is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Money Pit?
The Money Pit runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Money Pit rated?
The Money Pit is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 1,245 ratings.
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