Life of Crime
Seen it?2013 | 100 min | Comedy, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Ruthless People, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Two common criminals get more than they bargained for after kidnapping the wife of a corrupt real-estate developer who shows no interest in paying the $1 million dollar ransom for her safe return.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$265K worldwide on a $12 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel Schechter
- Jennifer AnistonMickey Dawson
- John HawkesLouis Gara
- Yasiin BeyOrdell Robbie
- Isla FisherMelanie Ralston
- Will ForteMarshall Taylor
- Tim RobbinsFrank Dawson
- Mark Boone JuniorRichard
- Kevin CannonBandleader
- Julie E. DavisParent at tennis match
- Seana KofoedKay