A Fool and His Money (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1989, A Fool and His Money is a comedy and romance film directed by Daniel Adams, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. New York advertising executive Morris Codman seems to have it all - lots of talent and a beautiful girlfriend, Debbie. When he loses his job he decides to use his advertising expertise to create, package and market a shady product that will make him millions. Debbie tries to convince him that money isn't everything and she loves him just the way he is. Morris' bizarre antics in promoting his product surprisingly lead to a fortune, but can love survive his quest for the almighty dollar?
Who’s in it. A Fool and His Money stars Sandra Bullock as Debby Cosgrove, Jerzy Kosiński as Bettler, Jonathan Penner as Morris Codman and George Plimpton as Gott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, A Fool and His Money has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Fool and His Money page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Fool and His Money tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Fool and His Money (1989)?
- In US, A Fool and His Money is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Fool and His Money worth watching?
- A Fool and His Money holds an audience score of 4.8 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 A Fool and His Money?
- A Fool and His Money stars Sandra Bullock, Jerzy Kosiński, Jonathan Penner, George Plimpton and Gerald Orange.
- When was A Fool and His Money released?
- A Fool and His Money was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.