Criminal (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Criminal is a 2004 drama thriller directed by Gregory Jacobs, starring Diego Luna and John C. Reilly. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Gregory Jacobs
- Original language
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Punjabi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Criminal About?
The premise of Criminal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A couple's already strained marriage is further complicated when they unknowingly harbor a group of dangerous prison escapees in their home. The situation escalates into a chaotic and thrilling pursuit as Inspector Vikram arrives to investigate. As the escapees and the couple's lives become dangerously intertwined, a tense cat-and-mouse game unfolds, ultimately leading to an unexpected resolution focused on love and understanding.
Criminal Cast
Diego Luna leads the cast, with John C. Reilly. Directed by Gregory Jacobs.
- Director Gregory Jacobs
More from Gregory Jacobs
More films directed by Gregory Jacobs, best-rated first: Magic Mike XXL, Wind Chill, Tom Papa: What a Day! and Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great!.
Criminal Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Criminal 61 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 62% User score
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Criminal Plot Summary
What happens in Criminal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Starring Diego Luna and John C. Reilly, this sharp, character-driven con–drama follows Richard Gaddis, a small-time crook who believes that appearances matter just as much as cleverness. To pull off bigger schemes, he dresses the part of a respectable businessman, convinced that looking the part is essential to earning trust and evading suspicion.
Full summary
The whole story of Criminal, scene by scene
Criminal Box Office
Criminal grossed $1.4 million worldwide. $929,233 came from the US and Canada and $468,820 (34%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.4M
- US & Canada
- $929.2K
- International
- $468.8K
Criminal Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Criminal.
How Well Do You Know Criminal?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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Which actor portrays the small‑time crook Richard Gaddis?
Cars in Criminal
4 cars on screen, including the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 500 W220 and the 2001 Lexus LS 430.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz S 500 W220 Main role -
2001 Lexus LS 430 Minor role -
1995 Lexus LS 400 Background role -
1990 Mercedes-Benz SL R129 Background role
Criminal Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Criminal - Wielki przekręt” and “Egklhmatika myala”.
- Also known as
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- Criminal - Wielki przekręt
- Egklhmatika myala
- Egklimatika myala
- 171
- Аферисты
- קרימינל
- Mistr zločinu
- Rossz pénz
- Престъпник за един ден
- Εγκληματικά μυαλά
- 크리미널
- Аферисти
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- พยัคฆ์หน้าใส มือใหม่หัดขับ
- 罪犯
- Suçlu
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Criminal FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Criminal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Criminal?
Criminal runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Criminal released?
Criminal was released on September 10, 2004.
Who directed Criminal?
Criminal was directed by Gregory Jacobs.
More films by Gregory Jacobs Who is in the cast of Criminal?
Criminal stars Diego Luna and John C. Reilly.
How much did Criminal make at the box office?
Criminal grossed $1.4 million worldwide ($929,233 domestic, $468,820 international).
How is Criminal rated?
Criminal has 61 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Criminal have a post-credit scene?
No. Criminal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Criminal in?
The original language of Criminal is Punjabi.
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