The Money Pit (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1986, The Money Pit is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Benjamin, running about 91 minutes. “For everyone who's ever been deeply in Love or deeply in debt.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being evicted from their Manhattan apartment, a couple buy what looks like the home of their dreams—only to find themselves saddled with a bank-account-draining nightmare. Struggling to keep their relationship together as their rambling mansion falls to pieces around them, the two watch in hilarious horror as everything—including the kitchen sink—disappears into the Money Pit.
Who’s in it. The Money Pit stars Tom Hanks as Walter Fielding, Jr., Shelley Long as Anna Crowley, Alexander Godunov as Max Beissart and Maureen Stapleton as Estelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Money Pit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $55M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Money Pit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Money Pit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Money Pit (1986)?
- In US, The Money Pit is available to 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 The Money Pit worth watching?
- The Money Pit holds an audience score of 6.5 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 The Money Pit?
- The Money Pit stars Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov, Maureen Stapleton and Joe Mantegna.
- When was The Money Pit released?
- The Money Pit was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.