The Money Pit (1986) – Where Homeownership Meets Hilarity and Total Collapse
Description
Get ready to watch a house collapse—and not just literally! In this episode of Rewind or Die, Adam, Jeff, and Steve dive deep into The Money Pit, the 1986 comedy where Tom Hanks and Shelley Long discover that homeownership might just be the real nightmare. From rogue bathtubs to plumbing disasters, this movie takes slapstick to a whole new level.
Is this the movie that launched Tom Hanks into America's heart? Does Spielberg’s name really mean anything? What would a Money Pit toy line look like? We discuss all of this—and more—plus Louis pitches his latest chaotic scheme. Spoiler alert: it involves volcanoes.
We also wonder: What role did Spielberg actually play in this house of horrors, and where does The Money Pit sit in the career trajectory of Tom Hanks?
Highlights:
- Tom Hanks and Shelley Long in the zaniest real estate nightmare ever
- What The Money Pit teaches us about home renovations (and sanity)
- Spielberg’s role in a house falling apart (seriously)
- The unreal movie merchandise we wish existed for The Money Pit
- Louis’s latest questionable business idea (you won’t believe it)
Keywords: The Money Pit 1986, Tom Hanks career, Shelley Long, Spielberg, comedy breakdown, 80s movies, house disasters, home renovation comedy, Rewind or Die, movie breakdown, funny podcast, home improvement gone wrong
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