Greed (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1924, Greed is a drama and crime film directed by Erich von Stroheim, running about 140 minutes. “The Film of Films” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lottery win of $5,000 forever changes the lives of a miner turned dentist and his wife.
Who’s in it. Greed stars Gibson Gowland as John McTeague, Zasu Pitts as Trina, Jean Hersholt as Marcus and Dale Fuller as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Greed has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $274.8K 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 Greed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Greed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Greed (1924)?
- In US, Greed 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 Greed worth watching?
- Greed holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Greed?
- Greed stars Gibson Gowland, Zasu Pitts, Jean Hersholt, Dale Fuller and Tempe Pigott.
- When was Greed released?
- Greed was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.