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Money Matters

2011·Movie
1h 29min

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Violence2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Family can be complicated

A moving and intimate film that follows Monique "Money" Matters (Terri Abney) caught at the brink of adolescence. Her relationship with her mother Pamela Matters (Aunjanue Ellis- RAY, MEN OF HONER), is far from stable and depicts the struggle between a young mother and daughter who both come of age...together. Sharp and candid dialogue blur the roles of parent and child, revealing a family secret magnified by pain and years of regret. Money's daily routine; a three-bus commute to the Catholic school she attends, far from her dilapidated neighborhood, to another world where she feels just as uncomfortable. When she befriends a neighborhood girl who seems to understand her, their friendship develops in ways that push boundaries.
Indie Family DramaIntergenerational TraumaRole Reversal ParentingUrban RealismEmotional CatharsisSharp Dialogue-DrivenClass DisparityQuietly DevastatingComing-of-Age Duo

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Money Matters legally?

Money Matters is included with a subscription to Philo and ALLBLK in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Money Matters worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Money Matters rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is Money Matters?

1 h 29 min

Money Matters runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is Money Matters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Money Matters?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Money Matters in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.