Matchstick Men
Seen it?2003 | 116 min | Comedy, Drama, Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy 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, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Adaptation. or The Asphalt Jungle, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A phobic con artist and his protege are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the con artist's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$66 million worldwide on a $62 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 179K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ridley Scott
- Nicolas CageRoy Waller
- Sam RockwellFrank Mercer
- Alison LohmanAngela
- Bruce AltmanDr. Klein
- Bruce McGillChuck Frechette
- Jenny O'HaraMrs. Schaffer
- Steve EastinMr. Schaffer
- Beth GrantLaundry Lady
- Sheila KelleyKathy
- Fran KranzSlacker Boyfriend