The Hot Rock
Seen it?1972 | 101 min | Crime, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 Ladykillers or Family Plot, 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 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Yates
- Robert RedfordJohn Dortmunder
- George SegalAndrew Kelp
- Ron LeibmanStanley Murch
- Paul SandAlan Greenburg
- Moses GunnDr. Amusa
- William RedfieldLt. Hoover
- Topo Swope"Sis" Clara Kelp
- Charlotte RaeMa Murch
- Graham JarvisFrank, the Prison Warden
- Christopher GuestPoliceman