---
title: "Free Money"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/free-money-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 30712
imdb_id: "tt0120678"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 55
content_rating: "R"
---

# Free Money (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/free-money-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Free Money" (1998).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, numbers, or plot points.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be between 150 and 190 words.
Title: Free Money (also known as Double Nickels).
Year: 1998.
Origin: Canadian.
Genre: Black comedy (also listed as Comedy, Crime, and Thriller).
Director: Yves Simoneau.
Producer: Nicolas Clermont.
Writers: Anthony Peck and Joseph Brutsman.
Starring: Marlon Brando (his penultimate film; his final appearance was in 2001's The Score).
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Rating: R.
Release Date (US): 12/03/1998.
Plot: A deranged prison warden with a habit of killing escapees forces the boyfriends of his teenage twin daughters into a shotgun wedding after they claim the daughters are pregnant. The husbands then hatch a plan to rob a money

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Starz Apple TV channel | Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yves Simoneau
- **Networks / Studios**: Sheen/Michaels Entertainment, Filmline International, Behaviour Worldwide

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Marlon Brando** as *Warden Sven 'The Swede' Sorenson*
- **Donald Sutherland** as *Judge Rausenberg*
- **Charlie Sheen** as *Bud Dyerson*
- **Thomas Haden Church** as *Larry*
- **Mira Sorvino** as *Agent Karen Polarski*
- **Martin Sheen** as *Guard*
- **David Arquette** as *Ned Jebee*
- **Jean-Pierre Bergeron** as *Lauter*
- **Rémy Girard** as *Louis*
- **Roc LaFortune** as *Dwayne*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Free Money online?
Free Money is currently available to watch or stream on Starz Apple TV channel, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Free Money worth watching?
Free Money holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 55 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Free Money and when was it released?
Free Money is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Free Money?
Free Money was directed by Yves Simoneau.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Free Money — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30712)
- [Free Money (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Money_(film))
- [Free Money (1998) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30712-free-money/cast)
- [Free Money (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Free_Money_(film))

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