Money Monster (2016)
A live television hostage crisis unfolds as a financial guru and his producer face a desperate, armed investor.
Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes over their studio.
How intense is Money Monster?
Money Monster is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Money Monster feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytensepulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Money Monster
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Money Monster for you?
Is Money Monster scary?
Only a little. Money Monster has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Money Monster gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Money Monster sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Money Monster OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Money Monster?
Money Monster runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream Money Monster?
Money Monster is streaming on Netflix.
Does Money Monster have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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