Where the Money Is (2000)

46% of critics liked it
(76 reviews)
34% of users liked it
(1,911 ratings)

An ailing criminal and his excitement-starved nurse decide to knock over a bank for fun and profit in this comic suspense story. Legendary bank robber Henry Manning (Paul Newman) pushes his luck too far and ends up in prison, where he suffers a massive stroke. He is transferred to a nursing home, in… More An ailing criminal and his excitement-starved nurse decide to knock over a bank for fun and profit in this comic suspense story. Legendary bank robber Henry Manning (Paul Newman) pushes his luck too far and ends up in prison, where he suffers a massive stroke. He is transferred to a nursing home, in the care of Carol Ann McKay (Linda Fiorentino), a high school prom queen who married her boyfriend Wayne (Dermot Mulroney), the star of her school's football team, and whose glamour days are well behind her. After a few of her personal effects mysteriously disappear, Carol Ann starts to suspect that Henry isn't as sick as he seems, and she and Wayne are soon working with Henry to plan his last and greatest score. The title comes from the remark attributed to the outlaw Willie Sutton, who when asked why he robbed banks, replied, "Because that's where the money is." ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 28 min.
Directed By: Marek Kanievska
Written By: E. Max Frye, Topper Lilien, Carroll Cartwright
Genres: Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy

In Theaters: Apr 14, 2000 Wide
On DVD: Dec 19, 2000
Studio: USA Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Eleanor Ringel Gillespie, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The movie as a whole is wonderfully laid-back and pleasant to be around.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Where the Money Is has a preposterous plot, but it's not about a plot, it's about acting.
Jay Carr, Boston Globe
The test of any caper movie is whether you like the crooks enough to root for them. This one aces the test effortlessly as Newman and Fiorentino project more than enough charm to melt any mere armored car.
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
Many actors retain their talents into their 70s and beyond, but not too many could convince us that, at that age, they could rob a town blind -- and swipe the leading lady to boot.
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Paul Newman's charismatic performance elevates this hodgepodge of a picture, but it is not enough.
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
Decent movie that pushes the PG-13 envelope.
Jon Niccum, Pitch.com
The money of the film's title should refer to Paul Newman, because the actor's presence elevates this routine caper into a pleasantly bankable diversion.
James Rocchi, Netflix
Newman and Fiorentino steal cash -- and scenes -- in amiable heist comedy.
Brent Simon, Entertainment Today
A sly, smooth, extremely enjoyable caper... full of scenes you want to get lost in.
Eric Monder, Film Journal International
For all the film's jauntiness (actually, because of it), it merely depresses.

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Cast

            Paul Newman as Henry Manning

            Linda Fiorentino as Carol Ann McKay

            Dermot Mulroney as Wayne McKay

            Robert Brewster as Guy #1

            Susan Barnes as Mrs. Foster

            Michael Brockman as FBI Agent

            Anne Pitoniak as Mrs. Tetlow

            Bill Corday as Grounds Worker

            Bruce MacVittie as Karl

            Charles S. Doucet as Tom

            Jayne Eastwood as Connie

            Irma St. Paule as Mrs. Galer

            Michel Perron as Guard

            Frankie Faison as security guard

            Dorothy Gordon as Mrs. Norton

            Rita Tuckett as Mrs. Weiler

            Frank Fontaine as Cop

            Diane Amos as Kitty

            Dawn Ford as Cheryl (Wife #2)

            T.J. Kenneally as Farwell Welk

            Heather Hiscox as TV Announcer

            Rod McLachlan as Lloyd the Cop

            Arthur Holden as Bob

            Eric Hoziel as Guy #2

            Richard Jutras as Manager

            Gordon McCall as Handyman

            Philip Pretten as Cop #2

            Janine Theriault as Girl #1

            Vlasta Vrana as Jewelry Store Employment

            Emily Wachtel as Waitress
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