Rich and Famous_
"From the very beginning, they knew they'd be friends to the end. What they didn't count on was everything in between."
Two literary women compete for 20 years: one writes for the critics; the other one, to get rich.
Starring
Jacqueline Bisset, Candice Bergen, David Selby
Box Office
$5.1M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Rich and Famous earned $5.1M against a $11.5M budget.
Year context
Rich and Famous was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Rich and Famous is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 55m.
CAST (20)
Jacqueline Bisset
Liz Hamilton
Candice Bergen
Merry Noel Blake
David Selby
Doug Blake
Hart Bochner
Chris Adams
Steven Hill
Jules Levi
Meg Ryan
Debby Blake, 18 Years
Matt Lattanzi
Jim
Daniel Faraldo
Ginger Trinidad
Nicole Eggert
Debby Blake, 8 Years
Joe Maross
Martin Fornam
Cloyce Morrow
Martha Antilles
CR
Cheryl Robinson
UCLA Voice (voice)
Allan Warnick
Desk Clerk
Ann Risley
Max's Wife
DS
Damion Scheller
Max's Son
HF
Haley Fox
Max's Daughter
Fay Kanin
Professor Fields
HG
Herb Graham
Waiter
TS
Tara Simpson
Stewardess
CM
Charlotte Moore
Clerk / Cartier
BOX OFFICE
$11.5M
Budget
$5.1M
Revenue
-56%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (38 votes)
Budget
$11,500,000
Box Office
$5,100,000
Profit
$-6,400,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Rich and Famous about?
Two literary women compete for 20 years: one writes for the critics; the other one, to get rich.
How long is Rich and Famous?
Rich and Famous has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who stars in Rich and Famous?
The cast of Rich and Famous includes Jacqueline Bisset, Candice Bergen, David Selby, Hart Bochner, Steven Hill.
How much did Rich and Famous make at the box office?
Rich and Famous earned $5,100,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $11,500,000.
What is the rating of Rich and Famous?
Rich and Famous has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 38 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama