The Fortune Cookie
1966, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.
Is he a spy? A security risk? Is he unfaithful? Or is he a nice, normal shnook - out to make a million bucks by sheer accident!
TV cameraman Harry Hinkle is injured while filming a football game. Seeing big dollar signs, his unscrupulous ambulance-chasing lawyer brother-in-law Willie Gingrich enters the picture, and convinces Harry to overstate his injuries and claim $1 million in pain and suffering. Harry's similarly-minded ex-wife suddenly reappears in an attempt to rekindle their relationship.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 368 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Fortune Cookie
The Fortune Cookie is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- Jack LemmonHarry Hinkle
- Walter MatthauWillie Gingrich
- Ron RichBoom Boom Jackson
- Judi WestSandy Hinkle
- Cliff OsmondPurkey
- Lurene TuttleMother Hinkle
- Harry HolcombeO'Brien
- Les TremayneThompson
- Marge RedmondCharlotte Gingrich
- Ann ShoemakerSister Veronica
- Ned GlassDoc Schindler
- Archie MooreMr. Jackson
Details
- Released
- 19 October 1966
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
- Budget
- $3.7M
- Box office
- $6.8M
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The Fortune Cookie: quick answers
Is The Fortune Cookie worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 368 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fortune Cookie?
The Fortune Cookie runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Fortune Cookie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fortune Cookie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fortune Cookie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Fortune Cookie is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Fortune Cookie on?
The Fortune Cookie is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fortune Cookie?
If you liked The Fortune Cookie, try The League of Gentlemen, Irma la Douce, The Lavender Hill Mob.
Who directed The Fortune Cookie?
The Fortune Cookie (1966) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich.