The Maiden Heist
Seen it?2009 | 91 min | Comedy, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz 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 The Italian Job, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A comedy centered on three museum security guards who devise a plan to steal back the artworks to which they have become attached after they are transferred to another museum.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$96K worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Hewitt
- Morgan FreemanCharles Peterson
- Christopher WalkenRoger Barlow
- William H. MacyGeorge McLendon
- Marcia Gay HardenRose Barlow
- Philip Dorn HebertNeedlebaum
- Todd WeeksCurator
- Bhavesh PatelDonnie
- Stephen StapinskiBob
- Breckin MeyerStarving Artist
- Wynn EverettDocent