# The Color of Money (1986) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-color-of-money-1986/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 77/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Director | Martin Scorsese |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 119 min |

## Quick answer

The Color of Money (1986) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Scorsese’s Hustler sequel — Cruise’s Vincent opposite Newman’s Fast Eddie is cocky pool-hall electricity. Metascore 77/100. Directed by Martin Scorsese.

## Critics consensus

Scorsese’s Hustler sequel — Cruise’s Vincent opposite Newman’s Fast Eddie is cocky pool-hall electricity.

## Synopsis

Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Paul Newman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, John Turturro, Bill Cobbs, Forest Whitaker, Keith McCready, Elizabeth Bracco, Vito D'Ambrosio

## Common questions

**Is The Color of Money worth watching?**
The Color of Money holds a 78% Celluloid Score. Scorsese’s Hustler sequel — Cruise’s Vincent opposite Newman’s Fast Eddie is cocky pool-hall electricity.

**What is The Color of Money about?**
Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.

**Who directed The Color of Money?**
The Color of Money (1986) was directed by Martin Scorsese.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Color of Money?**
78% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 80%, Metascore 77/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 7/10.

**Where can I watch The Color of Money?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Color of Money page for current options.

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