Finder's Fee

| 2001

Directed by: Jeff Probst

Main Plot

"Finder's Fee," directed by Jeff Probst, is a suspenseful thriller that revolves around a moral dilemma and the consequences of chance. The story begins when a group of friends gathers for their regular poker night. The evening takes an unexpected turn when one of them finds a wallet on the street containing a winning lottery ticket worth millions. As the group debates what to do with the ticket, tensions rise, revealing personal greed and ethical conflicts. The film explores themes of trust, loyalty, and the corrupting power of money. The friends are forced to confront their values and the limits of their relationships as they grapple with the decision of whether to return the wallet to its rightful owner or keep the ticket for themselves. The narrative builds suspense through a series of intense conversations and unexpected twists, keeping the audience engaged as the stakes escalate. Throughout the night, the characters face moral quandaries that test their integrity, leading to a climax that challenges their perceptions of right and wrong. "Finder's Fee" effectively uses its confined setting to heighten the tension, creating a gripping exploration of human nature and the impact of temptation.

Characters

  • Erik Palladino plays Bolan, a friend involved in a high-stakes poker game, where a lost lottery ticket becomes the center of tension and moral dilemmas among the group.
  • Ryan Reynolds plays Quigley, a friend involved in a high-stakes poker game that revolves around a lost lottery ticket.
  • Dash Mihok plays Bolan, a key character who complicates the plot by being one of the friends involved in a high-stakes poker game with a found lottery ticket.

Ending Explained

In the film's climax, the protagonist, Tepper, finds himself in a moral quandary after discovering a winning lottery ticket worth $6 million. The ticket belongs to Avery Phillips, a man who had lost his wallet, which Tepper found earlier. Throughout the evening, Tepper hosts a poker game with his friends, during which Avery unexpectedly arrives to retrieve his wallet. Tepper is torn between returning the ticket and keeping it for himself. As the poker game progresses, tensions rise, and Tepper's internal conflict becomes more pronounced. His friends, unaware of the ticket's existence, engage in their usual banter, but the stakes are higher for Tepper. Ultimately, Tepper decides to return the wallet with the ticket to Avery, choosing integrity over greed. However, in a twist, Avery reveals that he had already checked the wallet and knew the ticket was missing, testing Tepper's honesty. Avery, impressed by Tepper's decision, rewards him with a share of the winnings. The film concludes with Tepper reflecting on the night's events, having learned the value of honesty and integrity. The ending underscores the moral lesson that doing the right thing can lead to unexpected rewards, both materially and personally.

Jeff Probst Drama Thriller Erik Palladino Ryan Reynolds Dash Mihok