Money Talks

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Money Talks

R,

1997,

1h 37m,

Action/

Comedy

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22%

18 Reviews

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71%

25,000+ Ratings

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22%

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18 Reviews

71%

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25,000+ Ratings

Reporter James (Charlie Sheen) brings petty crook Franklin (Chris Tucker) to justice, but as Franklin is being taken to jail, he is unwittingly drawn into a violent prison break. The police pursue Franklin, mistakenly thinking he killed several officers, so the fugitive turns to James for help. Figuring he has stumbled upon the story of a lifetime, the journalist agrees to prove that Franklin is innocent. Unfortunately, things don't go smoothly, and both men find themselves on the run.

Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

Jan 1, 2000

1.5/4

Tucker and his profanely funny verbal bullets ... are about the only reason to put up with this gratuitously violent, race-baiting, jumbled ripoff.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Jan 1, 2000

3/4

Tucker has a personal triumph. He's funny in that cocky, freefall way that Carrey and Jerry Lewis get away with: He's floating on inspiration and improvisation, like a musician.

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Chris Tait

Tait's Take (YouTube)

Jul 18, 2025

5/5

One of the true cult classics of our time. Chris Tucker shines here and makes way for his A-List journey into 'Rush Hour' fame. The dynamic between him and Charlie Sheen is hilarious. Watching this movie never gets old. My favorite of all time!

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Apr 10, 2024

2/4

There’s a running gag in Money Talks that’s so perfectly set up and played, it’s a shame it couldn’t have been employed in a far better movie.

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Jan 12, 2007

1.5/4

Tucker's manic energy is the only thing keeping the audience from dozing off like the rest of the cast.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Jul 14, 2005

2/5

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George R

Mar 27, 2018

Good funny movie, Charlie Sheen And Chris Tucker are great together. Good story but its funny that its one of those accidental storys how the two end up

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Theodore S

Feb 18, 2017

One of many underrated movies.

Hermione R

Feb 2, 2017

It's good movie to watch

Leia P

May 14, 2016

First of all, these so called critics that gave this master piece a 16% need to put down the crystal meth. This is one of Chris Tucker's funniest movies ever! Action, comedy, and a terrific plot, what more could a comedy enthusiast ask for! Chris Tucker at his best with a touch of action, a must see!

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Synopsis

Reporter James (Charlie Sheen) brings petty crook Franklin (Chris Tucker) to justice, but as Franklin is being taken to jail, he is unwittingly drawn into a violent prison break. The police pursue Franklin, mistakenly thinking he killed several officers, so the fugitive turns to James for help. Figuring he has stumbled upon the story of a lifetime, the journalist agrees to prove that Franklin is innocent. Unfortunately, things don't go smoothly, and both men find themselves on the run.

Director: Brett Ratner
Producer: Tracy Kramer, Walter Coblenz
Screenwriter: Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema
Rating: R (Pervasive Strong Language|Graphic Violence)
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 22, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 31, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $41.1M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Scope (2.35:1)

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