For Love or Money

For Love or Money

He thought there was nothing as seductive as money. He was wrong.

Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld

Produced by Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures

199394 min6.2 / 10

A light romantic comedy about a hustling concierge caught between financial ambition and genuine love, set against the glamorous backdrop of New York City.

New York concierge Doug Ireland wants to go into business for himself and refurbish a hotel on Roosevelt Island, N.Y., but he needs an investor. With a few weeks left before his option on the site runs out, Doug agrees to help wealthy Christian Hanover conceal his affair with salesgirl Andy Hart from his wife. Despite his own attraction to Andy, Doug tries to stay focused on getting Christian to invest $3 million in his project.

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  • Is For Love or Money violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is For Love or Money one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 87% of films.

  • Is For Love or Money easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does For Love or Money end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is For Love or Money scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is For Love or Money sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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Surprise56

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Love30

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