The Money Pit (1986)

6.4PG91 minDirector: Richard Benjamin

1986 film by Richard Benjamin

The Money Pit is a 1986 American comedy film directed by Richard Benjamin and starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long as Walter Fielding and Anna Crowley, a couple who attempt to renovate a recently purchased house. The film is a loose remake of the 1948 Cary Grant comedy film Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, and was filmed in New York City and Lattingtown, New York. It was co-executive produced by Steven Spielberg.

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What is The Money Pit about?
The Money Pit (1986) — Walter Fielding and Anna Crowley must start looking for a new house--but they can't afford much. This changes when they meet a lonely con artist who sells the a beautiful mansion at a ridiculously-low price. The catch: the second they move into the house, it falls apart, starting
Is The Money Pit based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Money Pit scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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