Fool's Gold movie poster

Fool's Gold

"This February true love takes a dive."

February 7, 2008 1h 52m 5.8/10 (1,546 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Fool's Gold is a adventure/romance film. directed by Andy Tennant.

Starring Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, and Donald Sutherland

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 7, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 52m 112 minutes total
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User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (1,546 votes)
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Budget $70M Production budget
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Box Office $111.2M 1.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$70,000,000
Revenue
$111,231,041

Production Companies

  • De Line Pictures
  • Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Bernie Goldmann Productions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fool's Gold 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 pinpoin...

Who directed Fool's Gold?

Fool's Gold was directed by Andy Tennant.

How long is Fool's Gold?

Fool's Gold has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

When was Fool's Gold released?

Fool's Gold was released on February 7, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fool's Gold?

The main cast of Fool's Gold includes Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena, Ewen Bremner.

Is Fool's Gold worth watching?

Fool's Gold has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 1,546 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.