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How to Rob a Bank

2007·Movie
1h 21min
IMDb5.9Metacritic27–Rotten Tomatoes33%42%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+Sundance Now

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Romance2

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

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...and 10 easy tips to get away with it.

Caught in the middle of a bank robbery, a slacker and a bank employee become the ones who arbitrate the intense situation.
Bank Robbery ThrillerHostage DramaIndie Crime ComedyFast-Paced NarrativeContemporary SettingUnlikely HeroesIntense SituationsDialogue-DrivenSuspensefulCharacter-Centric

Crew

Directed by:
Andrews Jenkins
Written by:
Andrews Jenkins
Produced by:
Brent Morris, Peter Sussman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream How to Rob a Bank legally?

PhiloAMC+Sundance Now

How to Rob a Bank is included with a subscription to Philo and Sundance Now in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is How to Rob a Bank worth watching?

34
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 27). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is How to Rob a Bank rated?

Strong languageViolence

Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How long is How to Rob a Bank?

1 h 21 min

How to Rob a Bank runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on How to Rob a Bank?

Critics30
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate How to Rob a Bank higher (51) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is How to Rob a Bank in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch How to Rob a Bank?

8ATCACHDEGBGGIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for How to Rob a Bank in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does How to Rob a Bank use?

Bank RobberyBound and GaggedThe CaperLetting Her Hair DownExpecting Someone TallerHostage SituationInterrogation by VandalismIn Medias ResShy BladderCaught Up in a RobberyHair-Trigger TemperLocked in a Freezerand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for How to Rob a Bank, including Bank Robbery, Bound and Gagged, The Caper.