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Knockaround Guys (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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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. Stream it on Howdy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Rotten Tomatoes
21%
worldwide gross
$12.8M
Metascore
30
Knockaround Guys (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

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
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  • prejudice
  • profanity
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  • robbery
  • punk
+38 more
  • mexican standoff
  • violence
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  • 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
Where to watch

Where to Watch Knockaround Guys

Stream it on Howdy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Knockaround Guys Cast

Vin Diesel leads the cast, with Dennis Hopper. Directed by Brian Koppelman and David Levien.

Ratings

Knockaround Guys Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Knockaround Guys 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 on Metacritic.

Plot

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

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Box office

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.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$12.8M

US & Canada
$11.7M
International
$1.1M
US & Canada 91% Rest of the world 9%
Videos

Knockaround Guys Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Knockaround Guys.

John Malkovich - 2001 Knockaround Guys Trailer
Quiz

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

Cars in Knockaround Guys

29 cars on screen, including the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1993 Cadillac Seville STS.

All 29 cars
  • 1986 Chevrolet Caprice in Knockaround Guys 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Main role
  • 1993 Cadillac Seville STS in Knockaround Guys 1993 Cadillac Seville STS Important role
  • 1986 Dodge Ram Van in Knockaround Guys 1986 Dodge Ram Van Important role
  • 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Knockaround Guys 1997 Jeep Cherokee Important role
Details

Knockaround Guys Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Compagnie Pericolose” and “Ajuste de cuentas”.

Also known as
  • 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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FAQ

Knockaround Guys FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, 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.

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Who is in the cast of Knockaround Guys?

Knockaround Guys stars Vin Diesel and Dennis Hopper.

Where can I watch Knockaround Guys?

In the US, Knockaround Guys is streaming on Howdy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

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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