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$5 a Day

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
3.4K
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$5 a Day (2008)
Trailer for this road movie about a con man and his son
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  • Comedy
  • Drama

The son of a thrifty conman begrudgingly joins his father on the road.The son of a thrifty conman begrudgingly joins his father on the road.The son of a thrifty conman begrudgingly joins his father on the road.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
3.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Nigel Cole
  • Writers
    • Neal H. Dobrofsky
    • Tippi Dobrofsky
  • Stars
    • Christopher Walken
    • Alessandro Nivola
    • Sharon Stone
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nigel Cole
  • Writers
    • Neal H. Dobrofsky
    • Tippi Dobrofsky
  • Stars
    • Christopher Walken
    • Alessandro Nivola
    • Sharon Stone
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 25User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    $5 A Day
    Trailer 2:05
    $5 A Day

    Photos50

    Sharon Stone and Alessandro Nivola in $5 a Day (2008)
    Sharon Stone, Christopher Walken, and Alessandro Nivola in $5 a Day (2008)
    Christopher Walken and Alessandro Nivola in $5 a Day (2008)
    $5 a Day (2008)
    Amanda Peet and Alessandro Nivola in $5 a Day (2008)
    Christopher Walken and Alessandro Nivola in $5 a Day (2008)
    Christopher Walken and Alessandro Nivola in $5 a Day (2008)
    Nigel Cole in $5 a Day (2008)
    $5 a Day (2008)
    $5 a Day (2008)
    $5 a Day (2008)
    $5 a Day (2008)

    Top cast

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    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    • Nat Parkeras Nat Parker
    Alessandro Nivola
    Alessandro Nivola
    • Ritchie Flynn Parkeras Ritchie Flynn Parker
    Sharon Stone
    Sharon Stone
    • Dolores Jonesas Dolores Jones
    Dean Cain
    Dean Cain
    • Rick Carlsonas Rick Carlson
    Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote
    • Burt Krugeras Burt Kruger
    Amanda Peet
    Amanda Peet
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Luis Avalos
    Luis Avalos
    • Martinezas Martinez
    Beth Bailey
    Beth Bailey
    • Real Estate Ladyas Real Estate Lady
    Marya Beauvais
    Marya Beauvais
    • Realtoras Realtor
    Frank Bond
    Frank Bond
    • Bar Manageras Bar Manager
    Vic Browder
    Vic Browder
    • Salesmanas Salesman
    Gregory Chase
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • (as Greg Chase)
    Christopher Dempsey
    Christopher Dempsey
    • Tim Webberas Tim Webber
    Judith Greentree
    • IHOP Waitressas IHOP Waitress
    Christopher Hagen
    Christopher Hagen
    • Martyas Marty
    Jim Hatch
    • Health Dept. Supervisoras Health Dept. Supervisor
    Anne Johns
    • Kruger's wifeas Kruger's wife
    Diana Maimin
    • Desk Clerkas Desk Clerk
    • Director
      • Nigel Cole
    • Writers
      • Neal H. Dobrofsky
      • Tippi Dobrofsky
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    In L.A., Flynn Parker loses his health-inspector job when his time in prison comes to light, his girlfriend Maggie moves out because of his prevarications, and his ne'er-do-well father Nat summons him to Atlantic City with a malignant-cancer tale. Flynn doesn't like Nat, a small-time hustler--and the cause of Flynn's jail time--but Nat cajoles his son into a cross-country trip through family memories toward New Mexico, where an experimental treatment awaits. The trip is not just about the past, but about whether either can tell the truth--then what to do with those truths. From time to time, Flynn calls Maggie to leave messages. And what about Flynn's mother? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    • undressing
    • unconsciousness
    • father and son talk
    • beer bottle
    • drinking beer
    • 189 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The best things in life are free!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for sexual content, brief nudity and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sharon Stone spent three days filming, and it wasn't difficult to get her after she found out Christopher Walken was attached.
    • Goofs
      When Nat and Ritchie start out on their trip, Nat makes Ritchie pull over quickly to get a haircut; a tollbooth is visible in the background. Later in the film In the background you can see a toll booth. Later in the film the same tollbooth is in the background when they swerve off the freeway.
    • Quotes

      Nat Parker: The fact is, I don't want you to do this. I need you to. I need to make things copacetic between us. I know I've been a terrible father. It's not a thing I can ignore. Sometimes for no particular reason, life falls off and knocks you flat. Slams you so hard against the wind, you think that all your insides are busted. But if you look for something to replace what's broken, if you're luck, you can find it.

      [looks at his son]

      Nat Parker: You're all I have.

    • Connections
      Features Old Yeller (1957)
    • Soundtracks
      I Don't Mind
      Written and Performed by Marcus Foster

    User reviews25

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    perfectly fine for fun
    there isn't really much to say about this movie. the other reviewers have said about all that can be said. BUT i do not understand nor agree with the more negative reviews.

    this story is nicely told and at times very funny and thoughtful. there are implausible and plausible situations these two cross country travelers find themselves or rather 'get' themselves into. the dialog and character development are adequate and easy to follow. in other words it's an easy light hearted story that is strictly for entertaining you. not deep thinking or symbolism.

    this is an excellent choice for easy entertainment and having a few laffs along the way! give it a look - you'll like it.
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    • cekadah
    • Mar 2, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Five Dollars a Day
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Capitol Films
      • Aramid Entertainment Fund
      • Carol Baum Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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