Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- irreverent
- witty
- fast-moving
- nostalgic 1990s movie night
- casual comedy viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the Wayans chemistry and occasional comic performances appealing, but judged the film undermined by an incoherent blend of broad comedy and unconvincing corporate action intrigue.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Johnny Stewart acquires a job in an office building by leveraging his swindling skills while pursuing Amber.
Johnny seeks Amber's affection and embeds himself in her workplace through deception.
Johnny's employer intends to exploit his skills in a corporate scheme rather than merely employ him.
The reception specifically identifies a split between funny gag scenes and rough action footage, reflecting the film's tonal construction.
Films like Mo' Money, and why
The Brothers Bloom
Shared blend of con-artist comedy, romantic pursuit, urban crime schemes, and broad 1990s humor.
The Associate
Shared workplace deception, romantic stakes, crime plotting, and comic caper energy.
The Freshman
Shared con-artist premise, romance, crime complications, and slick escapist comedy.
Movie Details
- Director
- Peter MacDonald
- Release Date
- 1992-07-24
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (160)
Cast
- Damon Wayans
- Stacey Dash
- Joe Santos
- John Diehl
- Harry Lennix
- Marlon Wayans
- Mark Beltzman
- Quincy Wong
- Kevin Casey
- Larry Brandenburg
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Starz Apple TV channel, Sony Pictures Core 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 Mo' Money about?
- A streetwise swindler infiltrates a corporate office to win a woman's affection, only to be pulled into a dangerous criminal scheme.
- What is Mo' Money like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mo' Money as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mo' Money violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Mo' Money as moderate.
- What did critics think of Mo' Money?
- Critics generally found the Wayans chemistry and occasional comic performances appealing, but judged the film undermined by an incoherent blend of broad comedy and unconvincing corporate action intrigue.
- Which films are like Mo' Money?
- Films with a similar feel include The Brothers Bloom, The Associate, and The Freshman.
- How long is Mo' Money?
- Mo' Money runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mo' Money?
- In United States, Mo' Money streams on Starz Apple TV channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
