$5 a Day (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2008, $5 a Day is a comedy and drama film directed by Nigel Cole, running about 98 minutes. “Relationships don't come cheap!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being released from jail, the son of a con man joins his father on the road.
Who’s in it. $5 a Day stars Christopher Walken as Nat Parker, Alessandro Nivola as Ritchie Flynn Parker, Sharon Stone as Dolores Jones and Dean Cain as Rick Carlson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, $5 a Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch $5 a Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of $5 a Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch $5 a Day (2008)?
- In US, $5 a Day is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is $5 a Day worth watching?
- $5 a Day holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in $5 a Day?
- $5 a Day stars Christopher Walken, Alessandro Nivola, Sharon Stone, Dean Cain and Peter Coyote.
- When was $5 a Day released?
- $5 a Day was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.