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The Money Pit: Plot, Cast, Ending & Where to Watch

1986 · United States of America · Comedy, Romance · 1h 31m · English

The Money Pit is a 1986 United States of America comedy film directed by Richard Benjamin. This guide covers the plot, full cast, an overview of the ending, where to watch, and similar films you might want next.

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ComedyRomanceNotable
Original Title
The Money Pit
Director
Richard Benjamin
Writers
David Giler
Country
United States of America
Runtime
1h 31m
Release
Mar 26, 1986
§ 01 Plot · 6 min read

The Money Pit Plot Summary

The Money Pit is a 1986 American comedy film directed by Richard Benjamin and starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long as Walter Fielding and Anna Crowley, a couple who attempt to renovate a recently purchased house. The film is a loose remake of the 1948 Cary Grant comedy film Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, and was filmed in New York City and Lattingtown, New York. It was co-executive produced by Steven Spielberg.

● Quick takeaway

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.

§ 02 Cast · 6 roles

Cast and Characters

Tom Hanks headshot
Tom Hanks
as Walter Fielding, Jr.
Plays Walter Fielding, Jr..
Shelley Long headshot
Shelley Long
as Anna Crowley
Plays Anna Crowley.
Alexander Godunov headshot
Alexander Godunov
as Max Beissart
Plays Max Beissart.
Maureen Stapleton headshot
Maureen Stapleton
as Estelle
Plays Estelle.
Joe Mantegna headshot
Joe Mantegna
as Art Shirk
Plays Art Shirk.
Philip Bosco headshot
Philip Bosco
as Curly
Plays Curly.
§ 03 · Spoiler Zone · Read with care

Ending Overview

How does The Money Pit end? Our spoiler-aware breakdown walks through the final act beat by beat — including the choices, motivations, and ambiguous final shot that viewers most often debate.

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Where to Watch The Money Pit

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Frequently Asked

What is The Money Pit about?

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.

Where can I watch The Money Pit?

See the Where to Watch section below for the current streaming, rental, and purchase options in your region.