Poor White Trash (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 4.2

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Released in 2000, Poor White Trash is a comedy and crime film directed by Michael Addis, running about 85 minutes. “Crime pays... just not enough” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mike and Lenny are two buddies who dream of getting out of the trailer park. Out of desperation they resort to burglary as a means of financing Mike's college education. Their dream is jeopardized one summer day when their ploy to shoplift Near Beer begins a crime spree and a series of mishaps during which they are threatened with jail.

Who’s in it. Poor White Trash stars Jaime Pressly as Sandy Lake, Jason London as Brian Ross, William Devane as Ron Lake and Sean Young as Linda Bronco, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Poor White Trash has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.4K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poor White Trash page.

If you liked it. Fans of Poor White Trash tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Poor White Trash (2000)?
In US, Poor White Trash is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Poor White Trash worth watching?
Poor White Trash holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Poor White Trash?
Poor White Trash stars Jaime Pressly, Jason London, William Devane, Sean Young and M. Emmet Walsh.
When was Poor White Trash released?
Poor White Trash was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.