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Money Talks

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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.
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Susan Wloszczyna USA Today 01/01/2000
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. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
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. Go to Full Review
Chris Tait Tait's Take (YouTube) Jul 18
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! Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 04/10/2024
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. Go to Full Review
Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com 01/12/2007
1.5/4
Tucker's manic energy is the only thing keeping the audience from dozing off like the rest of the cast. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/14/2005
2/5
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Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 23 Funny in 01 hour, 35 minutes, and 41 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $41,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Filmed in color for the August 22nd, 1997, release date of this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Copyright 1997-2025 Warner Brothers Discovery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Ry N @RyGuy Sep 27 Tucker is handcuffed to a French gang leader that breaks out of a prison transport and he gets away before they kill him. Now on the run from Frenchy, the police and others he owes money to, Tucker finds the Frenchman’s diamonds and tells everyone to meet him at the stadium. The movie has some pretty good comedy but a lot of the action doesn't begin until the stadium and that’s the most memorable part of the film for me. See more Angela H. @hanse779 Sep 21 I love Chris Tucker, and this is just another example of how funny he can be. The plot isn’t great, but a must watch because of him. See more Christopher k May 8 If you are watching this for cinematic brilliance this wouldn’t be that movie, if you want laugh out loud show stealing Chris Tucker ? Perfect and guilt free watching. See more Mar 31 Energic buddy movie with very very talkative Chris Tucker. Charlie Sheen sulks. There are guns, blast, Barry White and Heather Locklear as The Bride. See more Alvion T Mar 5 One of my absolute favorite comedies by Chris Tucker and Charlie Sheen. See more Read all reviews
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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
Genre
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 35m
Sound Mix
SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
35mm, Scope (2.35:1)
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