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Sudden Money

7.019391h NRMovieDramaComedy

Promises of happier times dawn for the financially distressed Patterson family when father Sweeney and brother-in-law Archibald "Doc" Finney win a $150,000 grand prize in the sweepstake contest. With their windfall, each member of the family decides to pursue a dream.

DirectorNick Grindé
WriterLewis R. Foster
ProducerWilliam C. Thomas

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Cast · Directed by Nick Grindé

CRCharles Ruggles
Charles Ruggles
Sweeney J. Patterson
MRMarjorie Rambeau
Marjorie Rambeau
Elsie Patterson
CGCharley Grapewin
Charley Grapewin
Grandpa Casey Patterson
BCBroderick Crawford
Broderick Crawford
Archibald 'Doc' Finney
BLBilly Lee
Billy Lee
Junior Patterson
EKEvelyn Keyes
Evelyn Keyes
Mary Patterson
PW
Phil Warren
Eddie Dunn
JMJoyce Mathews
Joyce Mathews
Yolo
RTRichard Tucker
Richard Tucker
Mr. Rodney Hinds
JBJames Burke
James Burke
McPherson
CHCharles Halton
Charles Halton
Mr. Wixby
EWEthel Wales
Ethel Wales
Miss Perkins

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Sudden Money — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sudden Money?

Sudden Money isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Sudden Money on Netflix?

No, Sudden Money is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Sudden Money on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sudden Money isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Sudden Money for free?

Sudden Money isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Sudden Money?

Sudden Money hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 19, 1939. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.