Layer Cake (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Layer Cake is a 2005 drama thriller directed by Matthew Vaughn, starring Daniel Craig. It is based on Layer Cake by J. J. Connolly. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $11.9 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2005. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic. Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Matthew Vaughn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- Based on
- Layer Cake by J. J. Connolly
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Layer Cake About?
The premise of Layer Cake without spoilers, adapted from Layer Cake by J. J. Connolly. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A skilled and meticulous London cocaine dealer plans to leave the criminal underworld, but his carefully laid plans are thrown into chaos by a series of escalating problems. He finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation involving a kidnapping, complex double-crosses, and a tense confrontation with ruthless rival gangsters, all while trying to secure his escape.
Layer Cake Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- directorial debut
- lust
- zurich switzerland
- sex
- chase
- panties
- gangster
- drug lord
- peep show
- female nudity
- ecstasy the drug
- drugs
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- serbian
- silencer
- mob execution
- hands tied behind back
- trick question
- voyeur
- black panties
- leg spreading
- fondling
- construction elevator
- mirror
- reference to faust
- library
- dancing
- dancer
- scalding someone
- rear entry sex
- whiskey
- lsd
- hired killer
- cafe
- sex in bed
- london england
- amsterdam netherlands
- one last job
- netherlands
- silk stockings
- based on novel
- surprise ending
- no panties
- scantily clad female
- lingerie
- sex against a wall
- female frontal nudity
- man tied up
- bound and gagged
- gay character
- girl wears panties
Where to Watch Layer Cake
Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Layer Cake Cast
Daniel Craig stars in Layer Cake. Directed by Matthew Vaughn.
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Director Matthew Vaughn
Layer Cake Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Layer Cake 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
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TMDB 69% User score
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Layer Cake Plot Summary
What happens in Layer Cake 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 story revolves around XXXX, a cocaine distributor in London, portrayed by Daniel Craig, who takes pride in his non-violent approach to the drug trade. Conducting his business with the precision of a legal enterprise, XXXX collaborates closely with his partner and enforcer, Morty, and Gene, an Irish gangster who connects him to the formidable mob boss Jimmy Price. Among his associates is Clarkie, the chemist responsible for preparing the drugs.
Full summary
The whole story of Layer Cake, scene by scene
Layer Cake Box Office
Layer Cake grossed $11.9 million worldwide. $2.3 million came from the US and Canada and $9.5 million (80%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.9M
- US & Canada
- $2.3M
- International
- $9.5M
Layer Cake Awards & Nominations
Layer Cake earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2005.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer – Matthew Vaughn
Layer Cake Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Layer Cake.
How Well Do You Know Layer Cake?
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 profession does the unnamed protagonist XXXX engage in?
Cars in Layer Cake
30 cars on screen, including the 2003 Audi RS6 Avant C5 and the 2000 Bentley Arnage Red Label.
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1998 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II Important role
Layer Cake Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “L4yer Cake” and “Przekładaniec”.
- Also known as
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- L4yer Cake
- Przekładaniec
- Torta
- 夹心蛋糕
- The Pusher
- Layer Cake - Hierarchie der Gewalt
- Nada é o Que Parece
- No todo es lo que parece
- Χάπια
- Σφαίρες & 2.000.000 Λίρες
- Bir Dilim Suç
- Layer Cake - Crime Organizado
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- Слоеный торт
- Layer Cake (Crimen organizado)
- Layer Cake - Diilerin Käsikirja
- Posljednji posao
- Po krk v extázi
- עוגת שכבות
- Nem Tudo é o Que Parece
- Листковий пиріг
- Tortul
- 레이어 케이크
- Лейър Кейк
- レイヤー・ケーキ
- 雙面任務
- Zadnji posel
- Bánh Đa Tầng
- Sluoksniuotas pyragas
- คนอย่างข้า ดวงพาดับ
- Crim organitzat
- Kihiline kook
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Layer Cake FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Layer Cake, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Layer Cake?
Layer Cake runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Layer Cake released?
Layer Cake was released on May 13, 2005.
Who directed Layer Cake?
Layer Cake was directed by Matthew Vaughn.
More films by Matthew Vaughn Who is in the cast of Layer Cake?
Layer Cake stars Daniel Craig.
Where can I watch Layer Cake?
In the US, Layer Cake is streaming on Sony Pictures Core and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Layer Cake make at the box office?
Layer Cake grossed $11.9 million worldwide ($2.3 million domestic, $9.5 million international).
How is Layer Cake rated?
Layer Cake has 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Is Layer Cake based on a book?
Yes. Layer Cake is adapted from Layer Cake by J. J. Connolly.
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