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The Money Pit (1986)
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After being evicted from their Manhattan apartment, a couple buy what looks like the home of their dreams—only to find themselves saddled with a bank-account-draining nightmare. Struggling to keep their relationship together as their rambling mansion falls to pieces around them, the two watch in hilarious horror as everything—including the kitchen sink—disappears into the Money Pit.
Cast
Tom Hanksas Walter Fielding, Jr.
Shelley Longas Anna Crowley
Alexander Godunovas Max Beissart
Maureen Stapletonas Estelle
Joe Mantegnaas Art Shirk
Philip Boscoas Curly
Josh Mostelas Jack Schnittman
Yakov Smirnoffas Shatov
Carmine Caridias Brad Shirk
Brian Backeras Ethan
Billy Lombardoas Benny
Mia Dillonas Marika
John van Dreelenas Carlos
Douglass Watsonas Walter Fielding, Sr.
Facts
| Release date | March 26, 1986 |
| Runtime | 91 min (1h 31m) — shorter as the 1986 average of 102 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $10,000,000 |
| Box office | $54,999,651 (5.5× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0091541 |
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Questions
How long is The Money Pit?
The Money Pit runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is The Money Pit worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 1,283 votes, which places it #42 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 35%) and #1564 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Money Pit?
The Money Pit was directed by Richard Benjamin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mermaids (1990), My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988).
Who stars in The Money Pit?
Tom Hanks as Walter Fielding, Jr.; Shelley Long as Anna Crowley; Alexander Godunov as Max Beissart; Maureen Stapleton as Estelle; Joe Mantegna as Art Shirk; Philip Bosco as Curly.
What is The Money Pit rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Money Pit?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15315.