---
title: "Nickel and Dime"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nickel-and-dime-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 67380
imdb_id: "tt0327259"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 22
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Nickel and Dime (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nickel-and-dime-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Source [1]: Title: Nickel and Dime (2003). Release date: 06/25/2003 (FR). Genres: Drama and Comedy. Runtime: 1h 40m.
Source [2]: Cast and crew credits (no names provided in the snippet).
Source [3]: Synopsis: Jacques is coming home after a long stretch behind bars. The boys are waiting, especially his longtime friend Francis and new kid on the block Didier. They have a job lined up, but Jacques wants out of the life, Francis would rather be on the stage and wannabe mobster Didier has loser written all over him. Looks like someone's heading for a fall.
Source [4]: Cast and crew info (no names provided in the snippet).
Source [5]: Discusses a different film: "Nickel & Dime" (1991) American comedy. *

## The Hook & The Verdict

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sam Karmann

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gérard Lanvin** as *Jacques*
- **Jacques Gamblin** as *Francis*
- **Clovis Cornillac** as *Didier*
- **Etienne Chicot** as *Marcel*
- **Florence Pernel** as *Laurence*
- **Jean-Paul Bonnaire** as *L'Enclume*
- **André Thorent** as *Lucien, l'oncle de Jacques*
- **Désir Carré** as *La Trompette*
- **Jean-Claude Lecas** as *La Fouine*
- **Jean-Pierre Lazzerini** as *Le Moqueur*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Nickel and Dime online?
Nickel and Dime is currently available to watch or stream on Orange VOD, Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Nickel and Dime worth watching?
Nickel and Dime holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 22 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Nickel and Dime and when was it released?
Nickel and Dime is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2003. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Nickel and Dime?
Nickel and Dime was directed by Sam Karmann.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Nickel and Dime — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/67380)
- [Nickel and Dime (2003) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0327259/fullcredits/)
- [Nickel and Dime (2003) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/67380-a-la-petite-semaine/cast)
- [Nickel and Dime (2003) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/nickel-and-dime/credits)
- [Nickel & Dime - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_%26_Dime)

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