Hot Money (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1983, Hot Money is a comedy and crime film directed by Zale Magder, running about 78 minutes. “You gotta be cool when the money's this hot.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Burt, a clever ex-con, has changed his identity and has managed to land a job as a deputy in small town in upstate New York. On the 4th of July, while the drunken Sheriff Paisley is busy with the local parade and festivities, Burt quietly steals a million dollars in cash from the cellar safe in the local rich old widow's house. Unsuspected, Burt makes plans to live the rest of his life in the lap of luxury in a far off place with his attractive girlfriend, local hash house waitress Jeanette. But when a crisis of conscience hits him like a wave of ice cold water, he starts to think twice about his dastardly deed, and how that purloining of the old lady's money is wrongly affecting his friends as well as innocent locals. But will Burt do the right thing?
Who’s in it. Hot Money stars Michael Murphy as Burt / Tom, Orson Welles as Sheriff Paisley, Ann Lange as Jeanette and Daniel Buccos as Federal Agent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Hot Money has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Money page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Money tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Money (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hot Money change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hot Money worth watching?
- Hot Money holds an audience score of 2.0 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 Hot Money?
- Hot Money stars Michael Murphy, Orson Welles, Ann Lange, Daniel Buccos and Lu M. Dishart.
- When was Hot Money released?
- Hot Money was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.