---
title: "Twenty Bucks"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/twenty-bucks-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 50536
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Twenty Bucks (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/twenty-bucks-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Twenty Bucks is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Big Tomorrow Productions, Triton Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A $20 bill travels through strangers' lives, connecting their stories."

### Why Watch
- Innovative premise following a single bill
- Interwoven vignettes show diverse perspectives

### Caveats & Content Note
- Narrative is episodic, which may feel fragmented for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a drama suitable for mature teens and adults, with no noted explicit content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, anthology, slice-of-life, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/twenty-bucks-1993#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Keva Rosenfeld
- **Networks / Studios**: Big Tomorrow Productions, Triton Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Linda Hunt** as *Angeline*
- **David Rasche** as *Baker*
- **George Morfogen** as *Jack Holiday*
- **Sam Sorbo** as *Anna Holiday*
- **Brendan Fraser** as *Sam Mastrewski*
- **Bubba Baker** as *Buddha*
- **Rosemary Murphy** as *Aunt Dotty*
- **Concetta Tomei** as *Sam's Mother*
- **Peggy Miley** as *Aunt Zoha*
- **Shohreh Aghdashloo** as *Ghada Holiday*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Twenty Bucks?
The film follows the journey of a twenty‑dollar bill as it passes through the lives of several people.

### Q: When was Twenty Bucks released in the United States?
It was released on October 22, 1993.

### Q: What genre does Twenty Bucks belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: How long is the runtime of the film?
The movie runs for approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: Is there a tagline associated with the film?
Yes, the tagline is “When you pass the buck, the last thing you expect is change.”

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Twenty Bucks — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/50536)

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