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The Lookout

2012Movie1 h 26 minNR

Crime
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–28%

A nerve-racking, thrilling action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

When police is about to apprehend a famous gang of bank robbers, an elite sniper opens fire from a roof, thus facilitating the flee of his accomplices. However, one of them is seriously injured, which compromises the plans of the thieves.

Feels like

  • Crime Thriller
  • Sniper Action
  • French Cinema
  • Heist Gone Wrong
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Character-Driven
  • Stylish Cinematography
  • Psychological Depth

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Michele Placido
Written by
Denis Brusseaux, Cédric Melon
Produced by
Eric Tavitian, Fabio Conversi, Mauro Venditti
Music by
Nicolas Errèra, Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 5, 2012 · 1 h 26 min · NR

Released
September 5, 2012
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Crime, Mystery
Original language
French
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Belgium, France, Italy
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Crapsack World, Title Drop, Donut Mess with a Cop +9

  • Crapsack World
  • Title Drop
  • Donut Mess with a Cop
  • Briefcase Blaster
  • Rich in Dollars, Poor in Sense
  • Inside Job
  • Sliding Scale of Law Enforcement
  • Memory Gambit
  • Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass
  • Sexy Mentor
  • Key Under the Doormat
  • Blind Seer

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lookout?"

Questions about The Lookout

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lookout?

France

In the United States, The Lookout streams on France. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is The Lookout worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.7).

Is The Lookout in English?

FrenchItalian

No, it was made in French, with some Italian.

What tropes does The Lookout use?

Crapsack WorldTitle DropDonut Mess with a CopBriefcase BlasterRich in Dollars, Poor in SenseInside JobSliding Scale of Law EnforcementMemory GambitCrouching Moron, Hidden BadassSexy MentorKey Under the DoormatBlind Seerand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Crapsack World, Title Drop, and Donut Mess with a Cop.