Money Buys Happiness
“When mid-life crisis hits you in the head like a piano”
Synopsis
A married Seattle couple struggle in their relationship as they approach the millennium, each looking for new directions in their life. He dreams of shedding all material worth and going on a spiritual awakening. She wants a new relationship with an old lover who wrote her a love note years ago. When a male friend commits suicide, he leaves all of his belongings to his friends. The two choose a piano from his possessions, which comes to represent the couple's relationship as he pushes the piano 50 blocks across the city to their home.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hamptons International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 26, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregg Lachow
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregg Lachow
- Original Score
- Jim Ragland
- Original Title
- Money Buys Happiness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Hat in Hand Films, Wiggly World Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregg Lachow
Gregg Lachow
Jim Ragland
Jaime Hook
Jaime Hook, Gregg Lachow
Gregg Lachow, Jaime Hook
Department Leadership Roster
Gregg Lachow
Director
Gregg Lachow
Writer
Nina Moser
Costume Design
Jaime Hook
Director of Photography
Jaime Hook
Editor
Gregg Lachow
Editor
Gregg Lachow
Producer
Jaime Hook
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Money Buys Happiness
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What is Money Buys Happiness about?
A married Seattle couple struggle in their relationship as they approach the millennium, each looking for new directions in their life. He dreams of shedding all material worth and going on a spiritual awakening. She wants a new relationship with an old lover who wrote her a love note years ago. When a male friend commits suicide, he leaves all of his belongings to his friends. The two choose a piano from his possessions, which comes to represent the couple's relationship as he pushes the piano 50 blocks across the city to their home.
Who directed Money Buys Happiness?
Money Buys Happiness was directed by Gregg Lachow.
Who stars in Money Buys Happiness?
The principal cast of Money Buys Happiness includes Megan Murphy, Jeff Weatherford, John Holyoke, Cynthia Whalen, Caveh Zahedi.
When was Money Buys Happiness released and how long is it?
Money Buys Happiness was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Money Buys Happiness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Money Buys Happiness was composed by Jim Ragland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Money Buys Happiness?
Money Buys Happiness holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).