Inside Man (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Inside Man is a 2006 drama thriller directed by Spike Lee, starring Clive Owen, Denzel Washington and Jodie Foster. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $186 million worldwide on a $45 million budget. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $45M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Inside Man About?
The premise of Inside Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A meticulous bank robber and his crew execute a daring heist, but a determined detective begins to unravel their plan. Complicating matters is a powerful and enigmatic figure with his own agenda, who inserts himself into the situation. As the investigation intensifies, a dangerous game of deception and manipulation unfolds, where everyone has something to hide and the consequences of failure are severe.
Inside Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bank
- bank robber
- hostage
- robber
- negotiation
- detective
- police
- corruption
- safe deposit box
- robbery
- hostage situation
- heist
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- panic
- wall
- hole in a wall
- manipulation
- hidden identity
- secret plan
- forced to strip
- female criminal
- female robber
- female thief
- bank executive
- bank employee
- neo noir
- mysterious man
- troubled past
- dark past
- dark secret
- mysterious person
- riddle
- deception
- diamond ring
- bank robbery
- surprise ending
- criminal
- thief
- box
- police detective
- containment
- held at gunpoint
- jewel
- gem
- gemstone
- fright
- fear
- theft
- girlfriend
- distraction
- strategy
Inside Man Cast
Clive Owen leads the cast, with Denzel Washington and Jodie Foster. Directed by Spike Lee.
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Director Spike Lee
More from Spike Lee
More films directed by Spike Lee, best-rated first: David Byrne’s American Utopia, BlacKkKlansman, Do the Right Thing and Pass Over.
Inside Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Inside Man 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 74% User score
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Inside Man Plot Summary
What happens in Inside Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with Dalton Russell, portrayed by Clive Owen, reflecting on his situation within the walls of an undisclosed cell. He ponders the stark contrasts between a prison and simply being confined, immediately drawing us into the heart of his meticulously devised bank robbery plan.
Full summary
The whole story of Inside Man, scene by scene
Inside Man Box Office & Budget
Inside Man grossed $186 million worldwide on a $45 million budget, 4.1 times what it cost. $88.5 million came from the US and Canada and $97.5 million (52%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$186M
4.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $88.5M
- International
- $97.5M
- Budget
- $45M
Inside Man Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip The Detectives Get Outsmarted
How Well Do You Know Inside Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character orchestrating the bank heist?
Cars in Inside Man
26 cars on screen, including the 2003 Chevrolet Express and the Freightliner MT-55.
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2003 Chevrolet Express Important role -
Freightliner MT-55 Important role -
2001 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1995 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Inside Man Also Known As
47 alternative titles, including “Plan Oculto” and “Insideman”.
- Also known as
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- Plan Oculto
- Insideman
- Inside Man - L'Homme de l'intérieur
- 内部人士
- A belső ember
- El plan perfecto
- Подсадные утки
- Подсадная Утка
- 인사이드 맨
- Не впіймали - не злодій
- 局内人1
- Вътрешен човек
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- نفوذی
- 案內人
- Ha'ish she'bifnim
- Ο υποκινητής
- O Plano Perfeito
- L'informateur
- Savas žmogus
- Plan doskonały
- 臥底
- Banková lúpež
- Spojenec
- Keegi seestpoolt
- Inside Man : L'Homme de l'intérieur
- Infiltrado
- Omul din interior
- İçerideki Adam
- インサイド・マン
- 局内人
- Човек отвътре
- Điệp Vụ Kép
- Moukheltebeli
- Инсајдер
- Човек изнутра
- Insajder
- Insider
- Не пойман - не вор
- Не пойман — не вор
- האיש שבפנים
- Не впіймали — не злодій
- ล้วงแผนปล้น คนในปริศนา, მოუხელთებელი
- رجل من الداخل
- Orang Dalam
- इनसाइड मैन
- Pla ocult
- مرد نفوذی
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Inside Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Inside Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Inside Man?
Inside Man runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was Inside Man released?
Inside Man was released on March 24, 2006.
Who directed Inside Man?
Inside Man was directed by Spike Lee.
More films by Spike Lee Who is in the cast of Inside Man?
Inside Man stars Clive Owen, Denzel Washington and Jodie Foster.
How much did Inside Man make at the box office?
Inside Man grossed $186 million worldwide ($88.5 million domestic, $97.5 million international) on a budget of $45 million.
How is Inside Man rated?
Inside Man has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does Inside Man have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Inside Man has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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