Bad Money (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, Bad Money is a comedy film directed by John Hazlett, running about 89 minutes. “A Truly Funny, Quirky Film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A black comedy revolving around the humiliating lengths that people will resort to in order to get by in an unstable financial world from applying for welfare to the compromise of personal ideals to all out robbery. The film follows four characters - two leftover punks from the 80s, a typical gray-suited businessman and a vegetarian idealist - in their desperate struggle to hold onto their respective stations in life. These deftly interwoven stories form a cautionary tale of how people deal with the search for quick cash. In desperate times, even good people turn to bad money.
Who’s in it. Bad Money stars Graham Greene as George Baines, Stephen Spender as Murray, Karen Sillas as Jan Wells and Alisen Down as Sylvia Baines, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Bad Money has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad Money page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Money tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Money (1999)?
- In US, Bad Money is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bad Money worth watching?
- Bad Money holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Money?
- Bad Money stars Graham Greene, Stephen Spender, Karen Sillas, Alisen Down and Patrick Rengger.
- When was Bad Money released?
- Bad Money was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.