The Money Pit
"For everyone who's ever been deeply in love or deeply in debt."
Originally released in 1986. The Money Pit is a comedy/romance film. directed by Richard Benjamin.
Starring Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, and Alexander Godunov
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1,207 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$55M
5.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $54,999,651
Production Companies
- Amblin Entertainment
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Money Pit about?
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 kee...
Who directed The Money Pit?
The Money Pit was directed by Richard Benjamin.
How long is The Money Pit?
The Money Pit has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Money Pit released?
The Money Pit was released on March 26, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Money Pit?
The main cast of The Money Pit includes Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov, Maureen Stapleton, Joe Mantegna.
Is The Money Pit worth watching?
The Money Pit has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,207 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.