Going in Style
Seen it?1979 | 97 min | Crime, Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Asphalt Jungle or Bottle Rocket, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
Three kindly old men decide to light up the dimming twilight of their lives with a last blaze of glory – by sticking up a Manhattan bank in broad daylight.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$30 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 53K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martin Brest
- George BurnsJoe
- Art CarneyAl
- Lee StrasbergWillie
- Charles HallahanPete
- Pamela Payton-WrightKathy
- Siobhan KeeganColleen
- Brian NevilleKevin
- Constantine HartofolisBoy in Park
- Mary TestaTeller
- Jean ShevlinMrs. Fein