Tonally confused direction, a terminally contrived plot and inconsistent character actions make this nothing more than a light 1980s curio. Too bad, because Hanks and Long do show some chemistry here.
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.
Top Cast
Tom Hanks
Walter Fielding, Jr.
Shelley Long
Anna Crowley
Alexander Godunov
Max Beissart
Maureen Stapleton
Estelle
Joe Mantegna
Art Shirk
Philip Bosco
Curly
Josh Mostel
Jack Schnittman
Yakov Smirnoff
Shatov
Carmine Caridi
Brad Shirk
Brian Backer
Ethan
Billy Lombardo
Benny
Mia Dillon
Marika
John van Dreelen
Carlos
Douglass Watson
Walter Fielding, Sr.
Lucille Dobrin
Macumba Lady
Tetchie Agbayani
Florinda Fielding
Reviews
Good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. Despite this movie releasing in 1986, this movie actually dates really well. With the focus being much more on the horror of real estate and property maintenance, things like smart phones aren't relevant to the story. This could easily be rebooted beat for beat as all the points are still relevant today and the script is well written. I'm not sure who the…
FAQ about The Money Pit
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 keep their relationship together as their rambling mansion falls to pieces around them,…
When was The Money Pit released?
The Money Pit was released in 1986.
What genres does The Money Pit belong to?
The Money Pit is categorised as Comedy, Romance.
Who stars in The Money Pit?
The cast of The Money Pit includes Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov, Maureen Stapleton, Joe Mantegna.