Three Dollars (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 2005, Three Dollars is a drama film directed by Robert Connolly, running about 118 minutes. “The epic story of an ordinary man” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eddie is a principled man, with a wife, a daughter and a mortgage and leads a seemingly stable and happy life as a government land assessor. Yet when the forces of economic and social change threaten this, he realises just how fragile his reality and security is. After losing his job, he checks his bank balance and finds he has only 'three dollars' to his name.
Who’s in it. Three Dollars stars David Wenham as Eddie Harnovey, Sarah Wynter as Amanda, Frances O'Connor as Tanya Harnovey and David Roberts as Gerard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Three Dollars has been warmly received by 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 Three Dollars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Dollars tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Dollars (2005)?
- In US, Three Dollars 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 Three Dollars worth watching?
- Three Dollars holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Three Dollars?
- Three Dollars stars David Wenham, Sarah Wynter, Frances O'Connor, David Roberts and Joanna Hunt-Prokhovnik.
- When was Three Dollars released?
- Three Dollars was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.