Fool's Gold (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Fool's Gold is a 2008 adventure thriller directed by Andy Tennant, starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $111.2 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. Critics gave it 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Andy Tennant
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $70M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fool's Gold About?
The premise of Fool's Gold without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic treasure hunter, Ben "Finn" Finnegan, sets out on a dangerous quest for the legendary Queen's Dowry, a pursuit that cost him his marriage and everything he owned. When a promising lead emerges, Finn persuades a wealthy billionaire and his daughter to fund and join his expedition. However, the search for the treasure is complicated by the presence of competing treasure hunters and dangerous gangsters, all vying for the same prize.
Fool's Gold Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- treasure hunter
- silt
- mercenary
- caribbean island
- pregnancy
- flashing breasts
- boat on fire
- aerial camera shot
- scene during opening credits
- oily skin
- romantic comedy
- female nudity
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- treasure
- rapper
- debt
- yacht
- rap star
- jet ski
- falling overboard
- zodiac boat
- sinking boat
- freak accident
- binoculars
- equipment malfunction
- pump
- sparking motor
- englishman abroad
- revenge
- painting
- explosive
- warehouse
- held at gunpoint
- diving suit
- southern accent
- museum
- knife
- mexican standoff
- flare
- flood
- presumed dead
- ends with wedding
- wedding
- speedboat
- machine gun
- shotgun
- library
- drunkenness
- heavy rain
- restaurant
- chase
Where to Watch Fool's Gold
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Fool's Gold Cast
Matthew McConaughey leads the cast, with Kate Hudson. Directed by Andy Tennant.
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Director Andy Tennant
Fool's Gold Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fool's Gold 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 11% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 48%
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Metacritic 29 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 58% User score
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Fool's Gold Plot Summary
What happens in Fool's Gold from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Benjamin “Finn” Finnegan, portrayed by Matthew McConaughey, is an adventurous treasure hunter on an exhilarating quest to locate the fabled treasure of the Spanish galleon, the Aurelia, which was lost at sea during the fateful 1715 Treasure Fleet disaster. However, as Finn embarks on this thrilling journey, his marriage to his wife, Tess, played by Kate Hudson, unravels, ultimately leading to their divorce. Determined to make ends meet, Tess finds herself working as a steward on the lavish yacht owned by the wealthy and enigmatic Nigel Honeycutt (Donald Sutherland).
Full summary
The whole story of Fool's Gold, scene by scene
Fool's Gold Box Office & Budget
Fool's Gold grossed $111.2 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 1.6 times what it cost. $70.2 million came from the US and Canada and $41 million (37%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$111.2M
1.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $70.2M
- International
- $41M
- Budget
- $70M
Fool's Gold Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer
- Clip A Little Distraction
How Well Do You Know Fool's Gold?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character of Benjamin 'Finn' Finnegan?
Cars in Fool's Gold
2 cars on screen: the 1978 Piaggio Vespa PX and the 1977 Toyota Cressida.
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1978 Piaggio Vespa PX Important role -
1977 Toyota Cressida Background role
Fool's Gold Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Золото дураков” and “Um Amor de Tesouro”.
- Also known as
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- Золото дураков
- Um Amor de Tesouro
- L'Amour de l'or
- Amor y Tesoro
- Kvailių auksas
- O Tesouro Encalhado
- Ein Schatz Zum Verlieben
- フールズ・ゴールド／カリブ海に沈んだ恋の宝石
- Tutti pazzi per l'oro
- Altın Şans
- Como locos... a por el oro
- Bolondok aranya
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- Nie wszystko złoto co się świeci
- Bláznovo zlato
- Προσεχώς... Ζάμπλουτοι
- Златна възможност
- המירוץ לזהב
- Aurul nebunilor
- Золото дурнів
- 淘金俏冤家
- 사랑보다 황금
- Chasse au trésor
- Muļķu laime
- Mačacie zlato
- Ni vse zlato, kar se sveti
- Bí Mật Dưới Đáy Biển
- 傻愛成金
- Fool's Gold - Kultaakin kalliimpaa
- 愛情潛到寶
- ตามล่าตามรัก ขุมทรัพย์มหาภัย
- フールズ・ゴールド カリブ海に沈んだ恋の宝石
- Com bojos... a buscar l’or
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Fool's Gold FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Fool's Gold, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fool's Gold?
Fool's Gold runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Fool's Gold released?
Fool's Gold was released on February 8, 2008.
Who directed Fool's Gold?
Fool's Gold was directed by Andy Tennant.
More films by Andy Tennant Who is in the cast of Fool's Gold?
Fool's Gold stars Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson.
Where can I watch Fool's Gold?
In the US, Fool's Gold is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Fool's Gold make at the box office?
Fool's Gold grossed $111.2 million worldwide ($70.2 million domestic, $41 million international) on a budget of $70 million.
How is Fool's Gold rated?
Fool's Gold has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, 29 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Fool's Gold have a post-credit scene?
No. Fool's Gold has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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