Fool's Gold (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2008, Fool's Gold is a comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Andy Tennant, running about 112 minutes. “This February true love takes a dive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Treasure hunter Ben "Finn" Finnegan has sunk his marriage to Tess and his trusty boat in his obsessive quest to find the legendary Queen's Dowry. When he finds a vital clue that may finally pinpoint the treasure's whereabouts, he drags Tess and her boss, billionaire Nigel Honeycutt, along on the hunt. But Finn is not the only one interested in the gold; his former mentor-turned-enemy Moe Fitch, hired by rapper-turned-gangster Bigg Bunny, will stop at nothing to beat him to it.
Who’s in it. Fool's Gold stars Matthew McConaughey as Ben 'Finn' Finnegan, Kate Hudson as Tess Finnegan, Donald Sutherland as Nigel Honeycutt and Ewen Bremner as Alfonz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Fool's Gold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $111.2M at the box office.
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 Fool's Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fool's Gold tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fool's Gold (2008)?
- In US, Fool's Gold 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 Fool's Gold worth watching?
- Fool's Gold holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fool's Gold?
- Fool's Gold stars Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Ewen Bremner and Alexis Dziena.
- When was Fool's Gold released?
- Fool's Gold was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.