All the Money in the World
All the Money in the World

All the Money in the World

2017Movie132 minEnglish

The story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic75
Google Users75%
Director: Ridley ScottGenres: Biography, Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

In 1973 Rome, John Paul Getty III, the teenage grandson of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, is kidnapped and held for a $17 million ransom. His mother, Gail Harris, desperately tries to convince the elder Getty to pay, but he refuses, leading Gail on a race against time with limited help. As the negotiations become increasingly desperate, the captors grow impatient, and John Paul Getty III's life hangs in the balance.

Critical Reception

All the Money in the World received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Ridley Scott's direction, Christopher Plummer's performance as J. Paul Getty, and the film's suspenseful storytelling. The film was also noted for its timely release following the reshoots to replace Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer after sexual assault allegations against Spacey surfaced.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense narrative and strong performances, particularly Plummer's.
  • Commended for Ridley Scott's assured direction and efficient storytelling.
  • Some critics found the film's moral ambiguity and portrayal of wealth to be compelling.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful plot and the compelling performances, with particular praise for Christopher Plummer. However, some viewers found the portrayal of wealth and the central kidnapping plot to be somewhat cold or detached.

Awards & Accolades

Christopher Plummer received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role. The film also garnered nominations for Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director at the Golden Globes.

Fun Fact

Christopher Plummer replaced Kevin Spacey in the role of J. Paul Getty just weeks before the film's release due to allegations against Spacey, requiring approximately nine days of reshoots.

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