The Fortune Cookie_
"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.
Starring
Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich
Box Office
$6.8M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Fortune Cookie earned $6.8M worldwide on a $3.7M budget — a 84% return on investment.
Year context
The Fortune Cookie was released 60 years ago in 1966.
The Fortune Cookie is a Comedy, Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 2h 5m.
CAST (20)
Jack Lemmon
Harry Hinkle
Walter Matthau
Willie Gingrich
Ron Rich
Boom Boom Jackson
Judi West
Sandy Hinkle
Cliff Osmond
Purkey
Lurene Tuttle
Mother Hinkle
Harry Holcombe
O'Brien
Les Tremayne
Thompson
Marge Redmond
Charlotte Gingrich
Ann Shoemaker
Sister Veronica
Ned Glass
Doc Schindler
AM
Archie Moore
Mr. Jackson
Howard McNear
Mr. Cimoli
HD
Harry Davis
Dr. Krugman
LG
Lauren Gilbert
Kincaid
Sig Ruman
Professor Winterhalter
Noam Pitlik
Max
MD
Maryesther Denver
Nurse
Judy Pace
Elvira
Helen Kleeb
Law Firm Switchboard Operator and Receptionist
BOX OFFICE
$3.7M
Budget
$6.8M
Revenue
+84%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
125 min (2h 5m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (339 votes)
Popularity
1
Budget
$3,705,000
Box Office
$6,800,000
Profit
+$3,095,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Fortune Cookie about?
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.
How long is The Fortune Cookie?
The Fortune Cookie has a runtime of 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Who stars in The Fortune Cookie?
The cast of The Fortune Cookie includes Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich, Judi West, Cliff Osmond.
How much did The Fortune Cookie make at the box office?
The Fortune Cookie earned $6,800,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $3,705,000.
What is the rating of The Fortune Cookie?
The Fortune Cookie has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 339 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Drama
Crime