Little Treasure (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1985, Little Treasure is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alan Sharp, running about 95 minutes. “New Mexico 1985. A stripper. A loner. A dying bank robber. A ghost town. A buried treasure. A love story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Margo is an ex-stripper who meets her long, lost father in Mexico. She looks after him in the waning days of his life, with the help of a traveling projectionist. The father passes away, telling of the loot from a botched bank robbery that he buried years earlier. The two get jobs in town as their relationship grows and they search for the treasure on the weekends. But while the treasure seems to bring them together, it also seems to be tearing them apart.
Who’s in it. Little Treasure stars Margot Kidder as Margo, Ted Danson as Eugene Wilson, Burt Lancaster as Delbert Teschmacher and Joseph Hacker as Norman Kane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Little Treasure has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Treasure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Treasure tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Treasure (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Treasure change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Little Treasure worth watching?
- Little Treasure holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Treasure?
- Little Treasure stars Margot Kidder, Ted Danson, Burt Lancaster, Joseph Hacker and Malena Doria.
- When was Little Treasure released?
- Little Treasure was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.