Pocket Money (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1972, Pocket Money is an action, comedy, adventure and western film directed by Stuart Rosenberg, running about 102 minutes. “The two most memorable characters the West can never forget!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Broke and in debt, an otherwise honest cowboy and his buddy get mixed up in some shady dealings with a crooked cattle dealer.
Who’s in it. Pocket Money stars Paul Newman as Jim Kane, Lee Marvin as Leonard, Strother Martin as Bill Garrett and Wayne Rogers as Stretch Russell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Pocket Money has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pocket Money page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pocket Money tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pocket Money (1972)?
- In CA, Pocket Money is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pocket Money worth watching?
- Pocket Money holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pocket Money?
- Pocket Money stars Paul Newman, Lee Marvin, Strother Martin, Wayne Rogers and Hector Elizondo.
- When was Pocket Money released?
- Pocket Money was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.