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The Bling Ring

2013·Movie
1h 30min·R
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Some satire and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, pop culture, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Living the dream, one heist at a time.

Lured by stardom, a crew of aimless teens breaks into celebrity homes for a string of high-profile robberies and fame by appropriation.
Youth Crime DramaSocial SatireTrue Story InspiredPop Culture ObsessionStylish & EnergeticCelebrity Culture CritiqueMoral AmbiguityComing-of-AgeFast-Paced

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Bling Ring

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Where can I stream The Bling Ring legally?

The Bling Ring is included with a subscription to Lifetime Movie Club and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 The Bling Ring worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bling Ring rated?

RDrug useStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use, strong language, and sexual content.

How long is The Bling Ring?

1 h 30 min

The Bling Ring runs 1 h 30 min.

Is The Bling Ring based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bling Ring?

Critics63
Audiences51

Not quite. Critics rate The Bling Ring higher (63) than audiences (51). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Bling Ring a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$19 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is The Bling Ring in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Bling Ring?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bling Ring in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bling Ring use?

Shameless Fanservice GirlHistorical Villain UpgradePretty in MinkHow We Got HereThe One GuyCan't Get Away with Nuthin'The Bad Guy WinsLoveable RogueThe Stool PigeonFreudian ExcuseGood-Times MontageAdaptational Attractivenessand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for The Bling Ring, including Shameless Fanservice Girl, Historical Villain Upgrade, Pretty in Mink.