Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- irreverent
- witty
- frantic
- casual movie night
- 1990s nostalgia night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film formulaic and uneven, though Chris Tucker's energetic comic performance provided much of its appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Franklin Hatchett's hustling bravado clashes with James Russell's hapless reporter persona as their criminal predicament drives the comedy.
Stolen diamonds provide the concrete stakes behind Franklin's fugitive predicament and the competing criminal interests.
Franklin becomes famous after a murder, turning public visibility into both an opportunity and a threat.
The plot hinges on small-time con man Franklin relying on journalist James Russell as his only apparent avenue of escape.
Films like Money Talks, and why
The Last Boy Scout
Fast-talking buddy action comedy pairing mismatched male leads amid criminal trouble and escalating comic chaos.
The Big Hit
1990s crime comedy built around a pressured partnership, criminal schemes, and irreverent banter.
Rush Hour
High-energy buddy comedy combining a volatile comic personality with action set pieces and law-enforcement pursuit.
Blue Streak
Crime caper with comic misadventure, diamond-related stakes, and a frantic tone.
Movie Details
- Director
- Brett Ratner
- Release Date
- 1997-08-22
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (444)
Cast
- Chris Tucker
- Charlie Sheen
- Heather Locklear
- Elise Neal
- Paul Gleason
- David Warner
- Gérard Ismaël
- Michael Wright
- Paul Sorvino
- Larry Hankin
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Money Talks about?
- A notorious small-time con man and a reluctant television reporter become unlikely partners while diamonds, criminals, and police close in around them.
- What is Money Talks like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Money Talks as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Money Talks violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Money Talks as moderate.
- What did critics think of Money Talks?
- Critics generally found the film formulaic and uneven, though Chris Tucker's energetic comic performance provided much of its appeal.
- Which films are like Money Talks?
- Films with a similar feel include The Last Boy Scout, The Big Hit, Rush Hour, and Blue Streak.
- How long is Money Talks?
- Money Talks runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Money Talks?
- In United States, Money Talks streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.
