Gold (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2016, Gold is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Stephen Gaghan, running about 121 minutes. “Prove 'em all wrong” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kenny Wells, a modern-day prospector, hustler, and dreamer, is desperate for a lucky break. Left with few options, Wells teams up with an equally luckless geologist to execute a grandiose, last-ditch effort: to find gold deep in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia.
Who’s in it. Gold stars Matthew McConaughey as Kenny Wells, Bryce Dallas Howard as Kay, Edgar Ramírez as Michael Acosta and Timothy Simons as Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Gold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gold tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gold (2016)?
- In US, Gold is available to stream on Netflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gold worth watching?
- Gold holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gold?
- Gold stars Matthew McConaughey, Bryce Dallas Howard, Edgar Ramírez, Timothy Simons and Michael Landes.
- When was Gold released?
- Gold was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.