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Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on an amazing journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Getting the gold was hard but keeping it is even more difficult, sparking an adventure through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street.

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Critics Consensus

Gold boasts an impressively committed performance from Matthew McConaughey, but it's just one glittering nugget in an otherwise uneven heap of cinematic silt.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 03/26/2020
[Matthew McConaughey's] scenes in the jungle with dashing geologist Edgar Ramírez are much duller than those in the movie's latter half. Go to Full Review Michael Sragow Film Comment Magazine 03/08/2018
Gaghan never catches you up in Wells's gold-fever dream, so the movie, like his plan, falls apart. His attempt to impose a mock-heroic template on the material, doesn't fit. Go to Full Review Gary M. Kramer Salon.com 03/03/2017
Despite McConaughey's commitment to the role, his Kenny is more pathetic than sympathetic, which makes caring about him for two hours a difficult task. Go to Full Review Matt Neglia Next Best Picture 06/24/2022
3/10
A movie that is completely hollow and only saved by Matthew McConaughey's committed performance. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 04/05/2022
1.5/4
It's a dark comedy, a satire of capitalism gone wrong, a critique of corporate greed, and a human drama about a loser who thought he finally made it big. And moreover, the film does none of these modes well. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 08/17/2021
1.5/4
The maxim states that all that glitters is not gold, and that's certainly true. In the case of Gold, it's more like a shattered disco ball, promising dazzlement but delivering only a few fleeting glints of illumination. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andy A @RT45178439 Oct 30 Again Matthew McConaughey, gives a great performance enhance his reputation. an under rated movie which I feel with time will be a near classic. A great story line too. See more Terry H @RT83445150 Jun 20 Way better than the critics or the audience score. Really enjoyed the story. Matthew McConaughey was outstanding in this role. Ignore the ratings, worth the watch. See more Adam Y @Adyacht Jun 18 Gold is worth its weight in gold thanks to outstanding performances by Matthew McConaughey and Edgar Ramirez. See more Vishesh C @RT20257798 Jun 5 Lovely Movie, 7.5/10 for me See more Faith A @RT80149703 Apr 30 This was a great watch! For some reason, I didn't forsee the geological engineering vibe to this. I got comfortable in my seat and saw the do's and don'ts of the business. This was a Scarface like movie, the rise, fall, rise? of Kenny Wells. I loved him and Micheal Acosta's relationship; their passion for Geology and well money was beyond commendable. See more Patrick D @RT32262809 03/06/2025 Just watched this last night on a whim. Really solid movie, surprised it didn't do better with audiences. McConaughay was terrific. Better than most of the crap coming out today. I recommend it. See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Gaghan

Director

Matthew McConaughey

Kenny Wells

Edgar Ramírez

Michael Acosta

Bryce Dallas Howard

Kay

Joshua Harto

Lloyd Stanton

Timothy Simons

Jeff Jackson

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Synopsis Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on an amazing journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Getting the gold was hard but keeping it is even more difficult, sparking an adventure through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street.
Director
Stephen Gaghan
Producer
Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Nozik, Patrick Massett, John Zinman, Matthew McConaughey
Screenwriter
Patrick Massett, John Zinman
Distributor
Weinstein Co.
Production Co
Living Films, Black Bear Pictures, Hwy 61 Films
Rating
R (Some Sexuality/Nudity|Language Throughout)
Genre
Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 27, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 20, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$7.2M
Runtime
2h 0m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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