The Ladykillers
Seen it?2004 | 104 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 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, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Ladykillers or The Naked Gun, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting landlord – a sharp old woman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$77 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 161K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Tom HanksProfessor G.H. Dorr
- Irma P. HallMarva Munson
- Marlon WayansGawain MacSam
- J.K. SimmonsGarth Pancake
- Tzi MaThe General
- Ryan HurstLump Hudson
- Diane DelanoMountain Girl
- George WallaceSherriff Wyner
- John McConnellDeputy Sheriff
- Jason WeaverWeemack Funthes