The Fortune (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1975, The Fortune is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Mike Nichols, running about 88 minutes. “Sexier than the Marx Brothers, handsomer than Laurel and Hardy but not as smart as The 3 Stooges” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two bumbling hustlers in the 1920s attempt to gain the fortune of an heiress. Nothing will stop them, not even murder.
Who’s in it. The Fortune stars Stockard Channing as Freddie Bigard, Jack Nicholson as Oscar 'Dix' Sullivan, Warren Beatty as Nicky Wilson and Ian Wolfe as Justice of the Peace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Fortune has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fortune page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fortune tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fortune (1975)?
- In US, The Fortune is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fortune worth watching?
- The Fortune holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fortune?
- The Fortune stars Stockard Channing, Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, Ian Wolfe and Rose Michtom.
- When was The Fortune released?
- The Fortune was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.