Money from Home (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1953, Money from Home is a comedy and music film directed by George Marshall, running about 100 minutes. “Dean and Jerry horse around in 3D” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Herman owes a lot of gambling debts. To pay them off, he promises the mob he'll fix a horse, so that it does not run. He intends to trick his animal-loving cousin Virgil, an apprentice veterinarian, into helping him. Of course, he doesn't tell Virgil what he is really up to. Mistaken identities are assumed, while along the way, Virgil meets a female vet and Herman falls for the owner of the horse.
Who’s in it. Money from Home stars Dean Martin as Herman Nelson, Jerry Lewis as Virgil Yokum, Marjie Millar as Phyllis Leigh and Pat Crowley as Autumn Claypool, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Money from Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Money from Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Money from Home tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Money from Home (1953)?
- In US, Money from Home is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Money from Home worth watching?
- Money from Home holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Money from Home?
- Money from Home stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Marjie Millar, Pat Crowley and Richard Haydn.
- When was Money from Home released?
- Money from Home was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.