Free Money (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1998, Free Money is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Yves Simoneau, running about 93 minutes. “Right scheme, wrong guys!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Swede, a prison warden, rules his family and his prison with an iron hand in one of the coldest parts of North Dakota. When an inmate dies under mysterious circumstances, however, the FBI sends in agent Karen Polarski to investigate. On the home front, the sons-in-law of the Swede, Larry and Bud accidentally discover that a train loaded with millions of dollars of unmarked currency slated to be destroyed will soon be passing through. The temptation is too great and the guys hatch a scheme to rob the train. Of course, the biggest obstacle in their way is the Swede.
Who’s in it. Free Money stars Marlon Brando as Warden Sven 'The Swede' Sorenson, Charlie Sheen as Bud Dyerson, Donald Sutherland as Judge Rausenberg and Martin Sheen as Guard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Free Money has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Free Money page.
If you liked it. Fans of Free Money tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Free Money (1998)?
- In US, Free Money is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Free Money worth watching?
- Free Money holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Free Money?
- Free Money stars Marlon Brando, Charlie Sheen, Donald Sutherland, Martin Sheen and David Arquette.
- When was Free Money released?
- Free Money was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.