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Gold (2016)

“Prove 'em all wrong”

6.6/10 · 1,803 votes 2h 0m r AdventureThrillerDrama

#144 of 305 films from 2016 #878 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Stephen Gaghan · Written by Patrick Massett, John Zinman

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Overview

Kenny Wells, a modern-day prospector, hustler, and dreamer, is desperate for a lucky break. Left with few options, Wells teams up with an equally luckless geologist to execute a grandiose, last-ditch effort: to find gold deep in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia.

Cast

Matthew McConaugheyas Kenny Wells
Bryce Dallas Howardas Kay
Edgar Ramírezas Michael Acosta
Timothy Simonsas Jackson
Michael Landesas Binkert
Stacy Keachas Clive Coleman
Rachael Tayloras Rachel Hill
Bruce Greenwoodas Mark Hancock
Craig T. Nelsonas Kenny Wells
Corey Stollas Brian Woolf
Toby Kebbellas Jennings
Macon Blairas Connie Wright
Bill Campas Hollis Dresher
Lora Martinez-Cunninghamas Donna

Facts

Release dateFebruary 3, 2016
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) — longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresAdventure, Thriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$14,880,939 (0.7× budget)
IMDbtt1800302

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Questions

How long is Gold?
Gold runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Gold worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,803 votes, which places it #144 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 53%) and #878 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Gold?
Gold was directed by Stephen Gaghan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Dolittle (2020), Syriana (2005).
Who stars in Gold?
Matthew McConaughey as Kenny Wells; Bryce Dallas Howard as Kay; Edgar Ramírez as Michael Acosta; Timothy Simons as Jackson; Michael Landes as Binkert; Stacy Keach as Clive Coleman.
What is Gold rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Gold?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11157.

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