Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- witty
- lighthearted
- lazy sunday
- girls night
What critics said
Critics generally found the cast appealing and energetic but judged the heist comedy underpowered, visually dreary, and short on laughs.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bridget recruits Nina and Jackie to steal shredded currency in response to debt, economic insecurity, and limited employment options.
The plan depends on standard cart locks, overlooked garbage, and access to the Federal Reserve shredding operation.
The film frames the women's theft as an entertaining response to money problems while emphasizing their camaraderie and generous motives.
Bridget becomes increasingly focused on acquiring more money, creating friction with Nina and Jackie.
Films like Mad Money, and why
Set It Off
female-led heist comedy with working-class protagonists, financial desperation, and playful criminal schemes
Fun with Dick and Jane
lighthearted workplace crime comedy centered on ordinary employees exploiting institutional money systems
The First $20 Million
ensemble caper comedy involving an improbable robbery, financial pressure, and mismatched collaborators
Movie Details
- Director
- Callie Khouri
- Release Date
- 2008-01-17
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (734)
Cast
- Diane Keaton
- Queen Latifah
- Katie Holmes
- Ted Danson
- Adam Rothenberg
- Roger Cross
- Stephen Root
- J.C. MacKenzie
- Christopher McDonald
- Meagen Fay
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- 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 Mad Money about?
- Three financially cornered women turn access to shredded Federal Reserve currency into an unlikely, increasingly complicated heist.
- What is Mad Money like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mad Money as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mad Money violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mad Money.
- What did critics think of Mad Money?
- Critics generally found the cast appealing and energetic but judged the heist comedy underpowered, visually dreary, and short on laughs.
- Which films are like Mad Money?
- Films with a similar feel include Set It Off, Fun with Dick and Jane, and The First $20 Million.
- How long is Mad Money?
- Mad Money runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mad Money?
- In United States, Mad Money streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
