Week 9

Money, money, money

This week Cinechums, we're diving into a theme that, makes the world go round: money. Thanks to a fantastic suggestion from Sammie B, our movie challenge this week is to watch a movie that features money, the concept of value or currency in the title, or as a pivotal part of the plot.

Starting with movies that have money, or a concept of money in the title, Kicking off our magnificent list money movies is Charlie Chaplin's "The Gold Rush" (1925), in which the infamous tramp chases fortune in the Klondike. Sergio Leone’s "A Fistful of Dollars" (1964), introduces Clint Eastwood in the first of the man with no name trilogy. Marilyn Monroe shines in "How to Marry a Millionaire" (1953), a comedy about 3 woman trying to find a rich husband in New York. Martin Scorsese’s "The Color of Money" (1986), has Paul Newman and Tom Cruise in a gripping pool hall drama about hustlers. Tom Hanks finds himself in over his head in the renovation comedy "The Money Pit" (1986). Bill Murray's comedic genius shines in "Quick Change" (1990), a heist movie with a twist which he co-directed. "Blank Check" (1994) lets a kid live every child's dream, spending a million dollars with no rules. John Woo’s "Paycheck" (2003), is a sci-fi thriller in which Ben Affleck uncovers a corporate conspiracy. Clint Eastwood's "Million Dollar Baby" (2004) packs a punch with Hilary Swank in an emotional tale of a determined boxer and "Moneyball" (2011) brings Brad Pitt into the analytical world of baseball, changing the game forever when he’s forced to put together a winning team on a budget.

Now looking at movies with a money-centric plot: starting with the timeless "It's a Wonderful Life" from 1946, featuring James Stewart in a heartwarming tale by Frank Capra. Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway star in Arthur Penn's "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967), bringing the infamous outlaws to life. Can't forget the riotous "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" (1963) by Stanley Kramer, a comedy treasure hunt with an all-star cast. Begger Eddie Murphy and Stock Broker Dan Aykroyd switch lives in John Landis's hilarious "Trading Places" (1983). There’s Oliver Stone's "Wall Street" (1987), where Michael Douglas famously declares, "Greed is good." Scorsese's "Casino" (1995), sees Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci mastering the Vegas underworld. The Coen Brother’s "Fargo" (1996) is an outstanding dark comedy crime tale about a desperate man and his debt. "Boiler Room" (2000), which is loosely based on Jordan Belfort of The Wolf of Wall St Fame delves into high stakes of investment fraud with Giovanni Ribisi. Spielberg's "Catch Me If You Can" (2002) has DiCaprio as a charming con artist earning millions before he even turned 19, and finally, DiCaprio returns in Scorsese's "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013), a crazy ride through stock market excess.

So that’s just a few movies to help you decide what to watch, maybe you’ve got one on your watch list already, or your tempted to watch one I’ve just mentioned. Have you got any favourite money themed movies? If so make the comments rain with your suggestions!

Challenge Stats

Completed the Challenge
74
Total Movies Watched
131
Different Movies Watched
85
Hours Watched
252
Dumb Money
11
Dumb Money (2023)
Poor Things
8
Poor Things (2023)
A Fistful of Dollars
4
A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
The Wolf of Wall Street
4
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Fargo
3
Fargo (1996)
The Color of Money
3
The Color of Money (1986)
The Bling Ring
3
The Bling Ring (2013)
Wall Street
3
Wall Street (1987)
Money Monster
3
Money Monster (2016)
Catch Me If You Can
2
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Moneyball
2
Moneyball (2011)
Double Indemnity
2
Double Indemnity (1944)
The Zone of Interest
2
The Zone of Interest (2023)
The Gold Rush
2
The Gold Rush (1925)
Easy Money
2
Easy Money (1983)
Million Dollar Baby
2
Million Dollar Baby (2004)
Coin Locker Girl
2
Coin Locker Girl (2015)
The Sting
2
The Sting (1973)
Ocean's Thirteen
2
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
The Big Short
2
The Big Short (2015)
Ocean's Twelve
2
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
A Simple Plan
2
A Simple Plan (1998)
Rat Race
1
Rat Race (2001)
Robin Hood
1
Robin Hood (1973)
Point Break
1
Point Break (2015)
Lift
1
Lift (2024)
Selena
1
Selena (1997)
Dog Day Afternoon
1
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Can't Buy Me Love
1
Can't Buy Me Love (1987)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
The Drop
1
The Drop (2014)
Heat
1
Heat (1995)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)
Burlesque
1
Burlesque (2010)
Quick Change
1
Quick Change (1990)
The Miser
1
The Miser (1980)
Milk Money
1
Milk Money (1994)
Blood Money
1
Blood Money (1933)
The Laundromat
1
The Laundromat (2019)
The Hustler
1
The Hustler (1961)
The Sisters Brothers
1
The Sisters Brothers (2018)
BlackBerry
1
BlackBerry (2023)
Man on a Ledge
1
Man on a Ledge (2012)
The Out-Laws
1
The Out-Laws (2023)
Brewster's Millions
1
Brewster's Millions (1985)
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
1
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Queenpins
1
Queenpins (2021)
For a Few Dollars More
1
For a Few Dollars More (1965)
Swingers
1
Swingers (1996)
The Silent Partner
1
The Silent Partner (1978)
Muppet Treasure Island
1
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Other People's Money
1
Other People's Money (1978)
Blank Check
1
Blank Check (1994)
The Old Man & the Gun
1
The Old Man & the Gun (2018)
Ambulance
1
Ambulance (2022)
Run Lola Run
1
Run Lola Run (1998)
Reservoir Dogs
1
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Ocean's Eleven
1
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Speed Racer
1
Speed Racer (2008)
Slumdog Millionaire
1
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
The Roundup
1
The Roundup (2022)
Bandits
1
Bandits (2001)
Ip Man 2
1
Ip Man 2 (2010)
Le Doulos
1
Le Doulos (1962)
Tango & Cash
1
Tango & Cash (1989)
Fiddler on the Roof
1
Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
Cash on Demand
1
Cash on Demand (1961)
Money Train
1
Money Train (1995)
Risky Business
1
Risky Business (1983)
L'Argent
1
L'Argent (1983)
Scarlet Street
1
Scarlet Street (1945)
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
1
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023)
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
1
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
Margin Call
1
Margin Call (2011)
How to Marry a Millionaire
1
How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
How to Steal a Million
1
How to Steal a Million (1966)
The Money Pit
1
The Money Pit (1986)
The Informer
1
The Informer (1935)
The Social Network
1
The Social Network (2010)
Money Plane
1
Money Plane (2020)
Mad Money
1
Mad Money (2008)
Casino
1
Casino (1995)
Paycheck
1
Paycheck (2003)
Uncut Gems
1
Uncut Gems (2019)
The Queen of Versailles
1
The Queen of Versailles (2012)

Most watched actors

Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt (5)
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
The Big Short (2015)
Moneyball (2011)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Paul Herman
Paul Herman (5)
The Color of Money (1986)
Easy Money (1983)
Heat (1995)
Quick Change (1990)
Casino (1995)
Elliott Gould
Elliott Gould (4)
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
The Silent Partner (1978)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood (4)
A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
Million Dollar Baby (2004)
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
For a Few Dollars More (1965)
Casey Affleck
Casey Affleck (4)
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
The Old Man & the Gun (2018)
George Clooney
George Clooney (4)
Money Monster (2016)
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Matt Damon
Matt Damon (3)
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Shaobo Qin
Shaobo Qin (3)
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Mario Brega
Mario Brega (3)
A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
For a Few Dollars More (1965)
Bernie Mac
Bernie Mac (3)
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)