The Ladykillers streaming
Genre
Comedy
Year
2004
Runtime
1h44

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The Ladykillers

A charming heist with a twist of comedy.

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Synopsis

In the crime comedy film "The Ladykillers", directed by the Coen Brothers and starring Tom Hanks, a charming professor assembles a mismatched group of criminals to carry out a heist. The gang poses as classical musicians in an old lady's home while planning an elaborate robbery. However, their already shaky plan is further complicated by the clever elderly landlady who proves to be more cunning than they anticipated. As tensions rise and the situation spirals out of control, viewers are taken on a wild ride filled with humor, suspense, and unexpected twists.

Cast

  • Tom Hanks

    Tom Hanks

    Professor G.H. Dorr

  • Irma P. Hall

    Irma P. Hall

    Marva Munson

  • Marlon Wayans

    Marlon Wayans

    Gawain MacSam

  • J.K. Simmons

    J.K. Simmons

    Garth Pancake

  • Tzi Ma

    Tzi Ma

    The General

  • Ryan Hurst

    Ryan Hurst

    Lump Hudson

Reviews

Despite its stellar cast and talented directorial duo, "The Ladykillers" received mixed reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 54%, with critics pointing out the film's shortcomings in matching the Coen Brothers' previous successes. IMDb users rated it 6.2/10, highlighting the film's clever humor and unique setting as redeeming qualities. On Metacritic, it received a rating of 56/100, with reviewers praising the impressive performances but criticizing the lackluster execution of the plot. While some found the film entertaining and humorous, others felt it fell short of its potential, making it a divisive entry in the Coen Brothers' filmography.