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The Money Pit

PG19861h 31mRichard Benjamin
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 52% · Metacritic 49

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"For everyone who's ever been deeply in love or deeply in debt."

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.

ComedyRomance
Rock StarChaosPriceHouseHome OwnershipOld HouseAbsurdHilariousAmbiguousAmused

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What is The Money Pit (1986) 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 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.

Who stars in The Money Pit?

The Money Pit stars Tom Hanks (Walter Fielding, Jr.), Shelley Long (Anna Crowley), Alexander Godunov (Max Beissart), Maureen Stapleton (Estelle), Joe Mantegna (Art Shirk). The film was directed by Richard Benjamin.

How long is The Money Pit?

The Money Pit has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated PG.

Is The Money Pit worth watching?

The Money Pit holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 52. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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