Penny Pinchers (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, Penny Pinchers is a comedy and romance film directed by Kim Jeong-hwan, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Ji-woong is a loser who can't find a job so he lies to his mother for money, but one day she abruptly cuts him off and he becomes homeless. That same day, salvation arrives in the form of Hong-sil who's extremely stingy. Her hobby is visiting the bank to make savings deposits, and her specialty is selling empty glass bottles and old newspapers for cash.
Who’s in it. Penny Pinchers stars Han Ye-seul as Hong-sil, Song Joong-ki as Ji-woong, Lee Sang-yeob as Kwan-woo and Shin So-yul as Kyung-joo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Penny Pinchers 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 Penny Pinchers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penny Pinchers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Penny Pinchers (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Penny Pinchers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Penny Pinchers worth watching?
- Penny Pinchers holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Penny Pinchers?
- Penny Pinchers stars Han Ye-seul, Song Joong-ki, Lee Sang-yeob, Shin So-yul and Ra Mi-ran.
- When was Penny Pinchers released?
- Penny Pinchers was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.