Chump Change
Chump Change

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Chump Change

2000
Movie
89 min
English

A failed Hollywood actor returns to his home town in Wisconsin and reminisces about his life in L.A. to a potential new girlfriend about his faults, auditions, misadventures, and confrontations with the evils of Hollywood.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Conan O'BrienGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A washed-up TV personality inherits a dilapidated drive-in movie theater and a mountain of debt. He must find a way to revitalize the theater and his own career before he loses everything. Along the way, he encounters eccentric characters and faces numerous comedic obstacles.

Critical Reception

Chump Change was largely panned by critics and received minimal attention from audiences. It is primarily known as a vanity project for Conan O'Brien, who wrote and directed the film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely considered a significant misstep in Conan O'Brien's career.

  • Criticized for its weak script and unfunny humor.

  • Generally seen as an amateurish production with little entertainment value.

Google audience: Audience reception for Chump Change is virtually non-existent due to its limited release and critical failure. Any available feedback generally aligns with critical reviews, highlighting its lack of comedic substance.

Fun Fact

The film was reportedly shot in just five days, with Conan O'Brien reportedly paying for the production himself.

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