Criminal

"Ever get the feeling you're being played?"

2004 1h 27m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 161

ActionComedyThriller

Synopsis

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Needing a new partner capable of intricate cons, Richard Gaddis, recruits Rodrigo, a crook with a perfect poker face. The two plan a big-time scam: selling a fake Silver Certificate to currency collector William Hannigan. Rodrigo distrusts his new associate, but needs money to help out his ill father. The situation becomes more complicated when Rodrigo falls for Gaddis' sister, Valerie, drawing another player into the game.

“Ever get the feeling you're being played?”

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Cast

John C. Reilly
Richard Gaddis
Diego Luna
Rodrigo
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Valerie
Peter Mullan
William Hannigan
Zitto Kazann
Ochoa
Jonathan Tucker
Michael
Laura Cerón
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Soledad St. Hilaire
Waitress #2

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gregory Jacobs
Writers: Gregory Jacobs, Steven Soderbergh, Fabián Bielinsky
Languages: Spanish, English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, English.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gregory Jacobs, shot by Chris Menges. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alex Wurman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Stephen Mirrione shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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John C. Reilly and Diego Luna and Maggie Gyllenhaal carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Ever get the feeling you're being played?".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gregory Jacobs directs. Chris Menges behind the camera. Alex Wurman scores. Stephen Mirrione cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Spanish, English.

Trivia

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187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 22 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, English.
4Directed by Gregory Jacobs, shot by Chris Menges. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Alex Wurman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Stephen Mirrione shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7John C. Reilly and Diego Luna and Maggie Gyllenhaal carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Ever get the feeling you're being played?".
9IMDB entry: tt0362526 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Chris Menges
Original score: Alex Wurman
Editing: Stephen Mirrione
Production design: Philip Messina
Costume design: Jeffrey Kurland
Makeup / hair: Waldo Sanchez
VFX supervisor: Thomas J. Smith
Sound: Larry Blake
Stunt coordinator: John Robotham
Runtime: 87 min · 1h 27m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Criminal (2004)

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Narate2024-11-20
★ 6/10
"You have one thing money and practice can't buy - you look like a nice guy." Halfway through I wasn't sure if I was into this but I am glad I stuck through with it because the third act was worth it. You can't trust anyone and the twists are great. Diego Luna is also so likeable!
Chandler Danier2025-07-23
★ 7/10
The problem is that John C Reilly is a guy you'd give your bag to. This film lacks cynical prick with a face you'd love to punch. I've seen too many generic city 5s. Fun story. Cool actors. Unexpectedly funny. Short.