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Twenty Bucks
1993 91 min United States of America R 0+
★6.8
Drama
Director: Keva Rosenfeld
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Description
A story about the life of a twenty dollar bill as it weaves in and out of the various lives of several people.
US Gross:
$89,558
Starring
Linda Hunt
Actor
Brendan Fraser
Actor
Elisabeth Shue
Actor
Awards
Sundance Film Festival 1993
— Grand Jury Prize (Drama)
Key opinion
Twenty Bucks is widely appreciated as a unique, episodic drama that effectively uses the journey of a single bill to weave together the lives of disparate characters. While the film's fragmented structure and light tone are seen as either refreshing or shallow depending on the viewer, its strong ensemble cast of future stars remains a standout feature.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, featuring early career performances from stars like Brendan Fraser, David Schwimmer, and William H. Macy, serves as a major draw for the film. | |
| Originality | The concept of following a twenty-dollar bill through various lives provides a highly original and intriguing narrative premise. | |
| Screenplay | The episodic, fragmented structure succeeds as a charming collection of vignettes for some, while others find the narrative flow to be thin or uneven. | |
| Theme | The film occupies an ambiguous space between drama and comedy; some enjoy its light, uplifting tone, while others criticize its lack of depth and banality. |