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Inside Man

2006·Movie
2h 9min·R
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic767.4Rotten Tomatoes86%85%
IMDb7.6Metacritic767.4Rotten Tomatoes86%85%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5
  • Wholesome3

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

It looked like the perfect bank robbery. But you can’t judge a crime by its cover.

When an armed, masked gang enter a Manhattan bank, lock the doors and take hostages, the detective assigned to effect their release enters negotiations preoccupied with corruption charges he is facing.
Heist ThrillerIntense SuspenseIntricate PlotNegotiationCunning CriminalsClass ConflictPsychological TensionCharacter-DrivenNew York City Setting

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Directed by:
Spike Lee, Rodney "Bear" Jackson, Shari L. Carpenter
Written by:
Russell Gewirtz
Produced by:
Brian Grazer, Jonathan Filley, Jonathan Filley
Composed by:
Terence Blanchard, Eugene Gearty, Philip Stockton

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Questions about Inside Man

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Where can I stream Inside Man legally?

Netflix

Inside Man is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Inside Man worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Inside Man rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Inside Man?

2 h 9 min

Inside Man runs 2 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Inside Man?

Critics81
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Inside Man much the same way.

Was Inside Man a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$186 million

Yes. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $186 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.

What language is Inside Man in?

EnglishAlbanian

It was made in English, with some Albanian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Inside Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Inside Man in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Inside Man use?

Values DissonanceBreaking the Fourth WallEvil Pays BetterPregnant HostageKarma HoudiniSmokescreen CrimeHesitation Equals DishonestyActually Pretty FunnyPrison RapeKansas City ShuffleThe Perfect CrimeExpert Consultantand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for Inside Man, including Values Dissonance, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Evil Pays Better.