The Heist of the Century
Seen it?2020 | 114 min | Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Italian Job, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In 2006, a group of thieves performed what is considered one of the most famous and smart bank heists in the history of Argentina. How they robbed the Rio bank is as surprising as what happened afterwards. This is their story.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ariel Winograd
- Guillermo FrancellaMario Vitette
- Diego PerettiFernando Araujo
- Luis LuqueMiguel Sileo
- Pablo Rago"El Marciano"
- Rafael FerroAlberto de la Torre "Beto"
- Mariano Argento"El Doc" Debauza
- Juan Alari"El Gaita"
- Fabián ArenillasCapitán
- Darío LevyJefe de Policía
- Magela Zanotta"La Turca"