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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresComedy, Romance
Votes1,262
DirectorRichard Benjamin
WritersDavid Giler
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Money Pit
About The Money Pit
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.
Directed by Richard Benjamin, The Money Pit leans on a strong ensemble — Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1986.
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