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Two for the Money

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A former college athlete (Matthew McConaughey) joins forces with a sports consultant (Al Pacino) to handicap football games for high-rolling gamblers.

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Despite its sportsmanlike swagger, Two for the Money's aimless plot isn't worth betting on.

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Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle 10/15/2005
2/5
It still seems like there should be more tension in Two for the Money than simply watching grown men bite their lips as they watch pro games on TV monitors. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper 10/11/2005
It really works as a study of gambling. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg Zap2it.com 10/07/2005
1.5/4
Critics are likely to interpret Pacino's work as intentional self-parody, because he's smart enough to know that he's played this kind of unhinged father figure too many times Go to Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News 11/19/2019
C
Two for the Money runs hot and cold. While I did appreciate some elements of the film, it couldn't overcome a dreadful final act that sinks an otherwise amiable film. Go to Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com 04/19/2009
C
Even at his worst Al Pacino can charm the birds from the trees, but in "Two For The Money" pigeons are the only species visiting. Go to Full Review Russ Breimeier Christianity Today 11/02/2006
2/4
While there are parts of Two for the Money worth watching, it's ultimately not one worth putting your money on. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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D.J. Caruso

Director

Al Pacino

Walter Abrams

Matthew McConaughey

Brandon Lang

Rene Russo

Toni Morrow

Armand Assante

Novian

Jeremy Piven

Jerry

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Synopsis A former college athlete (Matthew McConaughey) joins forces with a sports consultant (Al Pacino) to handicap football games for high-rolling gamblers.
Director
D.J. Caruso
Producer
Jay Cohen, James G. Robinson
Screenwriter
Dan Gilroy
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Cosmic Entertainment, Morgan Creek Productions
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|A Violent Act|Scene of Sexuality)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 23, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 2, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$22.9M
Runtime
2h 2m
Sound Mix
Surround