Pennies backdrop
THRILLER . 2006 . 0h 25m . 6.6/10

Pennies_

"How far would you go for your child?"

The story of Charlotte Brown,a waitress and young single mother who will do anything for her daughter Jenny, and when push comes to shove, she does. With a menacing figure on the other end of the phone and a time limit of two hours,she must raise enough money to ensure that she sees the smiling face of her child again. Charlotte's customers are her only hope. The clock is ticking as we see the desperate young mother dealing with one eccentric customer after the next, displaying her charming vulnerability and inspiring strength through all the chaos. With her feet firmly planted on the ground, Charlotte maintains her focus and attempts to beat the clock and save the day.

Starring Amy Adams, James Karr, Carol Stanzione
6.6/10
Rating
0h 25m
Runtime
2006
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Pennies poster
How far would you go for your child?

The story of Charlotte Brown,a waitress and young single mother who will do anything for her daughter Jenny, and when push comes to shove, she does. With a menacing figure on the other end of the phone and a time limit of two hours,she must raise enough money to ensure that she sees the smiling face of her child again. Charlotte's customers are her only hope. The clock is ticking as we see the desperate young mother dealing with one eccentric customer after the next, displaying her charming vulnerability and inspiring strength through all the chaos. With her feet firmly planted on the ground, Charlotte maintains her focus and attempts to beat the clock and save the day.

WHERE TO WATCH

No streaming data available yet.

Check availability

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Cast
Amy Adams stars as Charlotte Brown in Pennies.
Amy Adams →
Year context
Pennies was released 20 years ago in 2006.
Overview
The story of Charlotte Brown,a waitress and young single mother who will do anything for her daughter Jenny, and when push comes to shove, she does. With a m...
Pennies is a Thriller, Drama film with a runtime of 0h 25m.

CAST (20)

Amy Adams
Amy Adams
Charlotte Brown
JK
James Karr
Crazy
Carol Stanzione
Carol Stanzione
Rosa
David Reivers
David Reivers
The Man
JL
Jason Leiberman
Julio
TM
Travis Miljan
Old Woman
Ronnie Schell
Ronnie Schell
Mr. Tinker
Cerina Vincent
Cerina Vincent
Kimberly
CJ
Curtis Jackson
Sgt. Hillard
EA
Eddie Adams
Customer #1
MK
Marcus Kayne
Customer #2
Ron Ostrow
Ron Ostrow
Mr. Stevens
Zack Ward
Zack Ward
Stoner Todd
BO
Bon Ogle
Stoner Derek
Matthew Godbey
Matthew Godbey
Cowboy Tom
Darren Le Gallo
Darren Le Gallo
Cowboy Jim
AW
Adam Wilhite
Cowboy Bill
KV
Kristina Varvais
Jenny Brown
Sarah Lilly
Sarah Lilly
Sarah
Debby Porter
Debby Porter
Hannah

BOX OFFICE

$5K
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
25 min (0h 25m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (14 votes)
Budget
$5,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Pennies about?
The story of Charlotte Brown,a waitress and young single mother who will do anything for her daughter Jenny, and when push comes to shove, she does. With a menacing figure on the other end of the phone and a time limit of two hours,she must raise enough money to ensure that she sees the smiling face of her child again. Charlotte's customers are her only hope. The clock is ticking as we see the desperate young mother dealing with one eccentric customer after the next, displaying her charming vulnerability and inspiring strength through all the chaos. With her feet firmly planted on the ground, Charlotte maintains her focus and attempts to beat the clock and save the day.
How long is Pennies?
Pennies has a runtime of 25 minutes (0h 25m).
Who stars in Pennies?
The cast of Pennies includes Amy Adams, James Karr, Carol Stanzione, David Reivers, Jason Leiberman.
What is the rating of Pennies?
Pennies has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Thriller Drama
SHARE