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Emily the Criminal

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2022 | 97 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. 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 likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Donnie Brasco, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Desperate for income, Emily takes a shady gig buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a charismatic middleman named Youcef. Seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills, they hatch a plan to take their business to the next level.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 166K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Patton Ford

  • Aubrey PlazaEmily
  • Theo RossiYoucef
  • Megalyn EchikunwokeLiz
  • Gina GershonAlice
  • Jonathan AvigdoriKhalil
  • Bernardo BadilloJavier
  • Craig StarkChip
  • John BillingsleyOffice Manager
  • Kim YarbroughSecretary
  • Kara LuizBank Boss