The Prime Gig (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2001, The Prime Gig is a drama and romance film directed by Gregory Mosher, running about 98 minutes. “Too much is never enough.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pendelton "Penny" Wise is a smooth-talking con-artist who makes a living by scamming people with phoney travel comp vacations over the phone when, desperate for more fast cash, he's called to work for a shady, veteran con businessman, named Kelly Grant, in selling property for a gold mine over the phone, which takes a turn when Penny begins a relationship with Grant's mistress Caitlin, where Penny throws common sense and caution to the wind to woo her, while we wonder who is scamming who here. Written by Matthew Patay
Who’s in it. The Prime Gig stars Vince Vaughn as Pendelton Wise, Julia Ormond as Caitlin Carlson, Ed Harris as Kelly Grant and Rory Cochrane as Joel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Prime Gig has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prime Gig page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prime Gig tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prime Gig (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Prime Gig change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Prime Gig worth watching?
- The Prime Gig holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prime Gig?
- The Prime Gig stars Vince Vaughn, Julia Ormond, Ed Harris, Rory Cochrane and Wallace Shawn.
- When was The Prime Gig released?
- The Prime Gig was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.