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Money Monster

2016·Movie
1h 39min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic556.6Rotten Tomatoes58%51%
IMDb6.5Metacritic556.6Rotten Tomatoes58%51%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Not every conspiracy is a theory.

Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes over their studio.
Tense ThrillerHostage DramaMedia SatireLive BroadcastSocio-Economic CommentaryFast-PacedCrime ThrillerFinancial CritiqueHigh Stakes

Crew

Directed by:
Jodie Foster, Joseph P. Reidy, Dianne Dreyer
Written by:
Jim Kouf, Jim Kouf, Jamie Linden
Produced by:
George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Joseph P. Reidy
Composed by:
Dominic Lewis, Lora Hirschberg, Henry Jackman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Money Monster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Money Monster legally?

Netflix

Money Monster is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Money Monster worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Money Monster rated?

RStrong languageViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, violence, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Money Monster?

1 h 39 min

Money Monster runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Money Monster?

Critics57
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see Money Monster much the same way.

Was Money Monster a box office hit?

Budget$27 million
Box office$93 million

Yes. It cost about $27 million to make and earned $93 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is Money Monster in?

EnglishIcelandicKorean

It was made in English, with some Icelandic, Korean. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Money Monster?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Money Monster in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Money Monster use?

Someone to Remember Him ByMood WhiplashAnti-VillainLousy Lovers Are LosersTempting FateChekhov's GunIronyBullying a DragonSuicide by CopInterrupted IntimacyMemetic MutationBribe Backfireand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for Money Monster, including Someone to Remember Him By, Mood Whiplash, Anti-Villain.