Mr. Deeds_
"Don't let the fancy clothes fool you."
When Longfellow Deeds, a small-town pizzeria owner and poet, inherits $40 billion from his deceased uncle, he quickly begins rolling in a different kind of dough. Moving to the big city, Deeds finds himself besieged by opportunists all gunning for their piece of the pie. Babe, a television tabloid reporter, poses as an innocent small-town girl to do an exposé on Deeds.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Mr. Deeds earned $171.3M worldwide on a $50.0M budget — a 243% return on investment.
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Year context
Mr. Deeds was released 24 years ago in 2002.
CAST (20)
Adam Sandler
Longfellow Deeds
Winona Ryder
Babe Bennett
John Turturro
Emilio Lopez
Allen Covert
Marty
Peter Gallagher
Chuck Cedar
Jared Harris
Mac McGrath
Erick Avari
Cecil Anderson
Peter Dante
Murph
Conchata Ferrell
Jan
Harve Presnell
Preston Blake
Steve Buscemi
Crazy Eyes
Blake Clark
Buddy Ward
John McEnroe
John McEnroe
JB Smoove
Reuben
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Tom McNulty
Red Parka Man
Buddy Bolton
Cameraman
AB
Angelito Bautista
Sherpa
Scott Thompson Baker
News Anchor
RF
Robert Frank Telfer
Business Anchor
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Elizabeth Owens
Kitty - Bench Woman
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$50.0M
Budget
$171.3M
Revenue
+243%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (2,461 votes)
Popularity
9
Budget
$50,000,000
Box Office
$171,269,565
Profit
+$121,269,565
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Mr. Deeds about?
When Longfellow Deeds, a small-town pizzeria owner and poet, inherits $40 billion from his deceased uncle, he quickly begins rolling in a different kind of dough. Moving to the big city, Deeds finds himself besieged by opportunists all gunning for their piece of the pie. Babe, a television tabloid reporter, poses as an innocent small-town girl to do an exposé on Deeds.
How long is Mr. Deeds?
Mr. Deeds has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who directed Mr. Deeds?
Mr. Deeds was directed by Steven Brill.
Who stars in Mr. Deeds?
The cast of Mr. Deeds includes Adam Sandler, Winona Ryder, John Turturro, Allen Covert, Peter Gallagher.
How much did Mr. Deeds make at the box office?
Mr. Deeds earned $171,269,565 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $50,000,000.
What is the rating of Mr. Deeds?
Mr. Deeds has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 2,461 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance
KEYWORDS (12)
new york city
love letter
new hampshire
liar
city country contrast
inheritance
billionaire
kindness
fable
apple tree
corporate take over
chrysler building