Knockaround Guys (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Knockaround Guys is a 2002 drama thriller directed by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, starring Vin Diesel and Dennis Hopper. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $12.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Directors
- Brian Koppelman and David Levien
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Knockaround Guys About?
The premise of Knockaround Guys without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four sons of Brooklyn mobsters – Barry Pepper, Vin Diesel, Seth Green, and Andrew Davoli – find themselves in a Montana town to recover a stolen bag of money. The journey forces them to confront a violent family history and the dangerous secrets that have shaped their lives. Navigating difficult circumstances and facing unforeseen challenges, they must work together to reclaim what was lost and protect their own futures.
Knockaround Guys Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male bonding
- friendship
- bag of money
- uncle nephew relationship
- father son relationship
- tough guy
- light airplane
- prejudice
- profanity
- anti hero
- robbery
- punk
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- mexican standoff
- violence
- traitor
- mobster
- sheriff
- slow motion scene
- small town
- punched in the face
- police brutality
- motel
- job interview
- errand boy
- corrupt cop
- redneck
- new york city
- deputy sheriff
- betrayal
- shot to death
- pilot
- mafia
- gangster
- airport
- airplane
- showdown
- shootout
- death of friend
- title spoken by character
- airplane on fire
- murder of a police officer
- telephone booth
- telephone call
- tied to a chair
- tai chi
- paranoia
- ambush
- two word title
- two directors
- city country contrast
Knockaround Guys Cast
Vin Diesel leads the cast, with Dennis Hopper. Directed by Brian Koppelman and David Levien.
- Co-director Brian Koppelman
- Co-director David Levien
More from Brian Koppelman and David Levien
More films directed by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, best-rated first: Solitary Man, This Is What They Want and Solitary Man.
Knockaround Guys Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Knockaround Guys 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 21% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 51%
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Metacritic 30 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 60% User score
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Knockaround Guys Plot Summary
What happens in Knockaround Guys 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
As a youthful Matty Demaret, the character finds himself embroiled in a profound moral quandary. His inability to act decisively leads to Teddy, his father’s associate, deeming him unfit for the treacherous world of organized crime. This judgement weighs heavily on him, as he navigates the perilous landscape of his family’s criminal empire.
Fast forward several years, Matty is entrenched in a monotonous routine of dead-end jobs. His reputation, tainted by his notorious father, Benny Chains, prevents him from securing legitimate employment, as fear and respect surrounding his family’s name loom large. Frustrated with his limited role within the family structure, Matty seizes an opportunity to prove his worth when Teddy orchestrates a plan to allow him to conduct a retrieval mission in Spokane.
Full summary
The whole story of Knockaround Guys, scene by scene
Knockaround Guys Box Office
Knockaround Guys grossed $12.8 million worldwide. $11.7 million came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (9%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12.8M
- US & Canada
- $11.7M
- International
- $1.1M
Knockaround Guys Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Knockaround Guys.
How Well Do You Know Knockaround Guys?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What triggers Matty Demaret's moral dilemma in the film?
Cars in Knockaround Guys
29 cars on screen, including the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1993 Cadillac Seville STS.
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1986 Chevrolet Caprice Main role -
1993 Cadillac Seville STS Important role -
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1997 Jeep Cherokee Important role
Knockaround Guys Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Compagnie Pericolose” and “Ajuste de cuentas”.
- Also known as
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- Compagnie Pericolose
- Ajuste de cuentas
- Criminosos à Solta
- Filhos da Máfia
- Les hommes de main
- Вышибалы
- Sıkı Dostlar
- Викидайли
- Keménykötésűek
- Flákači
- Οι Γιοι Τεσσάρων Ληστών
- מאפיה: דור ההמשך
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- Synowie Mafii
- Рекетьори
- Gaujos Vyrukai
- 黑帮第二代
- Hijos de la mafia
- 넉어라운드 가이스
- ノックアラウンド・ガイズ
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Knockaround Guys FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Knockaround Guys, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Knockaround Guys?
Knockaround Guys runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Knockaround Guys released?
Knockaround Guys was released on October 11, 2002.
Who directed Knockaround Guys?
Knockaround Guys was directed by Brian Koppelman and David Levien.
More films by Brian Koppelman Who is in the cast of Knockaround Guys?
Knockaround Guys stars Vin Diesel and Dennis Hopper.
How much did Knockaround Guys make at the box office?
Knockaround Guys grossed $12.8 million worldwide ($11.7 million domestic, $1.1 million international).
How is Knockaround Guys rated?
Knockaround Guys has 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 30 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Knockaround Guys have a post-credit scene?
No. Knockaround Guys has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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