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Two for the Money

2005·Movie
2h 2min·R
IMDb6.2Metacritic505.9Rotten Tomatoes22%47%

Where to watch

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Two for the Money fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

How much will you risk?

A former college athlete joins forces with a sports consultant to handicap football games for high-rolling gamblers.
Sports GamblingCrime DramaPsychological ThrillerFootball HandicappingMentorshipContemporary RealismHigh StakesMoral AmbiguityCharacter Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Allan Graf, D.J. Caruso, John MacCarthy
Written by:
Dan Gilroy
Produced by:
Rene Russo, Dan Gilroy, James G. Robinson
Composed by:
Christophe Beck

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Two for the Money

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Where can I stream Two for the Money legally?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexFawesomeShout! Factory

Two for the Money is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Two for the Money worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Two for the Money rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Two for the Money?

2 h 2 min

Two for the Money runs 2 h 2 min.

Is Two for the Money based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Two for the Money?

Critics36
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Two for the Money higher (56) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Two for the Money a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$31 million

No. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 87% of its budget.

What language is Two for the Money in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Two for the Money?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Two for the Money in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Two for the Money use?

Tropaholics AnonymousTaglineGambling Ruins LivesTrade Your Passion for GloryRecovered Addict

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for Two for the Money, including Tropaholics Anonymous, Tagline, Gambling Ruins Lives.