Five Dollars a Day

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Cast & Crew

Christopher Walken
Nat Parker

Alessandro Nivola
Ritchie Flynn Parker

Sharon Stone
Dolores Jones

Amanda Peet
Maggie

Peter Coyote
Bert Kruger

Dean Cain

Christopher Dempsey
Tim Webber

Christopher Hagen
Marty

Anne Johns
Mrs. Krueger

Kevin Makely
Jammez

Nigel Cole
Director

Neal H. Dobrofsky
Screenwriter

Tippi Dobrofsky
Screenwriter

Carol Baum
Producer

David Bergstein
Executive Producer

Jane Goldenring
Producer

Warren Goz
Executive Producer

Alex Wurman
Original Music

Peter Donahue
Cinematographer

Susan Littenberg
Film Editor

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Critic Reviews for $5 a Day (Five Dollars a Day)

Audience Reviews for $5 a Day (Five Dollars a Day)

• Jan 17, 2013

  Good film that was somehow missing a deeper emotional connections between the main characters. This movie isn't unlike, plot-wise, Big Fish in that it deals with a relationship of an estranged father and son and how the son finds it hard to trust a man who, somehow, can never be truthful or honest about anything. It deals with how that relationship is fixed as they bond throughout their trip. Yet somehow, whereas Big Fish is very emotionally powerful story about a man trying to figure out his father and who he really is, this film lacks that really important aspect that made Big Fish so great. I felt no connection to the characters and their plight, despite enjoying the film. I think Christopher Walken and Alessandro Nivola are, individually, good in their roles but somehow they never truly connect. It didn't feel like a real father-son relationship. Perhaps the script fails them in that regard because, again, Christopher and Alessandro are both good and the film, while not laugh out loud hilarious, provides them with some decent comedic moments. And that's about it really, it's a solid, if mildly forgettable film, that was missing a stronger emotional core.
  Jesse O Super Reviewer
• Feb 18, 2012

  A surprisingly effective, unique, funny, and mostly well written indie dramedy. It features Christopher Walken at his best, he manages to be both eccentric, funny, and tragic all at once. It's formulaic in some of its plot devices, to be sure, but has enough charm to carry it through some of the weaker moments (Sharon Stone). Offbeat and enjoyable throughout. 3.5/5 Stars
  Jeffrey M Super Reviewer
• Nov 24, 2011

  A decent indie drama, and at its centre a great performance from Walken as a father to Flynn played by Alessandro nivolo, finaly making up when the son is summond on news he is dying. the problem is, walken is a petty conman who lives his life doing it, and alledged living on 5 dollers a day, some nice touches in the film and the 2 are a great watch.
  scott g Super Reviewer
• Jun 12, 2011

  I loved the pink Sweet & Low car!
  Ida K Super Reviewer

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