Fool's Gold
“This February true love takes a dive.”
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.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Matthew McConaughey
Ben 'Finn' Finnegan
Kate Hudson
Tess Finnegan
Donald Sutherland
Nigel Honeycutt
Alexis Dziena
Gemma Honeycutt
Ewen Bremner
Alfonz
Ray Winstone
Moe Fitch
Kevin Hart
Bigg Bunny
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Cordell
Brian Hooks
Curtis
David Roberts
Cyrus
Michael Mulheren
Eddie
Adam LeFevre
Gary
Rohan Nichol
Stefan
Roger Sciberras
Andras
Elizabeth Connolly
Precious Gem Crew Nurse
Harli Ames
Precious Gem Crew Member 1
Tom O'Sullivan
Precious Gem Crew Member 2
Edwina Ritchard
Precious Gen Crew Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 17, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$111.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.59x
+$41.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Tennant
- Screenplay & Story
- John Claflin, Daniel Zelman, Andy Tennant
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Fool's Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $70M
- Worldwide Gross
- $111.2M
- Production Studios
- De Line Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Bernie Goldmann Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Tennant
John Claflin, Daniel Zelman, Andy Tennant
George Fenton
Don Burgess, Mike Thomas, Hans Bjerno
Troy Takaki, Tracey Wadmore-Smith
Wink Mordaunt, James Dyer, Jon Klane, Bernie Goldmann, Donald De Line
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Tennant
Director
Don Burgess
Director of Photography
John Claflin
Screenplay
Daniel Zelman
Screenplay
Andy Tennant
Screenplay
Jon Klane
Producer
Bernie Goldmann
Producer
Donald De Line
Producer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Troy Takaki
Editor
Tracey Wadmore-Smith
Editor
Charles Wood
Production Design
R.A. Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fool's Gold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Fool's Gold?
Fool's Gold was directed by Andy Tennant.
Who stars in Fool's Gold?
The principal cast of Fool's Gold includes Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena, Ewen Bremner.
When was Fool's Gold released and how long is it?
Fool's Gold was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fool's Gold?
Fool's Gold had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $111.2M at the worldwide box office (1.59 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Fool's Gold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fool's Gold was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fool's Gold?
Fool's Gold holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).