Nobody's Fool (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1994, Nobody's Fool is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Benton, running about 110 minutes. “In a town where nothing ever happens... everything is about to happen to Sully.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sully is a rascally ne'er-do-well approaching retirement age. While he is pressing a worker's compensation suit for a bad knee, he secretly works for his nemesis, Carl, and flirts with Carl's young wife Toby. Sully's long- forgotten son and family have moved back to town, so Sully faces unfamiliar family responsibilities. Meanwhile, Sully's landlady's banker son plots to push through a new development and evict Sully from his mother's life.
Who’s in it. Nobody's Fool stars Paul Newman as Sully Sullivan, Bruce Willis as Carl Roebuck, Melanie Griffith as Toby Roebuck and Jessica Tandy as Beryl Peoples, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Nobody's Fool has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nobody's Fool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nobody's Fool tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nobody's Fool (1994)?
- In US, Nobody's Fool is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nobody's Fool worth watching?
- Nobody's Fool holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nobody's Fool?
- Nobody's Fool stars Paul Newman, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith, Jessica Tandy and Dylan Walsh.
- When was Nobody's Fool released?
- Nobody's Fool was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.