Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- serious
- meticulous
- tense
- historical crime night
- French cinema evening
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jan Bojarski produces flawless fake francs and is nicknamed the Cézanne of counterfeit money, foregrounding craftsmanship as both talent and criminal instrument.
The Polish engineer relocates to France before building a clandestine identity and legendary reputation there.
Bojarski works alone for 14 years while producing counterfeit currency worth millions.
The plot presents Bojarski as a legendary counterfeiter whose artistic skill attracts a mythic nickname despite the illegality of his work.
Films like The Money Maker, and why
Catch Me If You Can
historical crime drama centered on an audacious criminal whose technical skill and personal mythology shape the narrative
The Counterfeiters
period crime drama about financial deception, professional mastery, and the tension between admiration and law enforcement
The French Connection
French-language crime drama combining meticulous criminal craft with character-focused historical storytelling
Movie Details
- Director
- Jean-Paul Salomé
- Release Date
- 2026-01-12
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (166)
Cast
- Reda Kateb
- Sara Giraudeau
- Bastien Bouillon
- Quentin Dolmaire
- Pierre Lottin
- Camille Japy
- Lolita Chammah
- Olivier Loustau
- Arthur Teboul
- Victor Poirier
Common questions
- What is The Money Maker about?
- A Polish engineer transforms exceptional craftsmanship into a fourteen-year counterfeit empire, becoming a French criminal legend pursued by the consequences of his own artistry.
- What is The Money Maker like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Money Maker as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Money Maker violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Money Maker.
- Which films are like The Money Maker?
- Films with a similar feel include Catch Me If You Can, The Counterfeiters, and The French Connection.
- How long is The Money Maker?
- The Money Maker runs 128 minutes.
