Fool's Gold
2008 · Movie · PG-13 · 112 min · ★ 5.8 · 20% critics
A down-on-his-luck treasure hunter refuses to give up on a legendary lost fortune, even after it wrecks his marriage and his boat. When a new clue surfaces, he pulls his estranged partner and a wealthy employer into a sun-soaked hunt—while rivals and criminals close in, determined to claim the prize first.
Also known as Fools Gold
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Details
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-02-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Critic score
- 20/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 (1,590 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, tropical treasure-chase with romance, bickering chemistry, and easy laughs; Not for you if you dislike pulpy, predictable adventures or want a tight runtime like The Bounty Hunter.
Pros: breezy island adventure; playful romance banter; gorgeous ocean scenery | Cons: runs a bit long; predictable plot beats; uneven comedy
Themes
- helicopter
- gambling debt
- gangster
- obsession
- cemetery
- mentor
- rapper
- shipwreck
- bahamas
- jet ski
- treasure hunt
- rivalry
- +25 more
Cast & crew
Matthew McConaughey
as Ben 'Finn' Finnegan
Kate Hudson
as Tess Finnegan
Donald Sutherland
as Nigel Honeycutt
Alexis Dziena
as Gemma Honeycutt
Ewen Bremner
as Alfonz
Ray Winstone
as Moe Fitch
Kevin Hart
as Bigg Bunny
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
as Cordell
Brian Hooks
as Curtis
David Roberts
as Cyrus
Directed by Andy Tennant