Life of Crime (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Life of Crime is a 2014 crime comedy directed by Daniel Schechter, starring Tim Robbins, Isla Fisher and Mark Boone Junior. It is based on The Switch by Elmore Leonard. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Daniel Schechter
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- Based on
- The Switch by Elmore Leonard
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Life of Crime About?
The premise of Life of Crime without spoilers, adapted from The Switch by Elmore Leonard. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A real estate mogul’s life takes an unexpected turn when his wife is kidnapped by two inept criminals. They demand a substantial ransom for her safe return, but the husband harbors a hidden agenda. This sets off a series of unpredictable events filled with deception, double-crosses, and hilarious twists. Expect a chaotic and entertaining game of cat and mouse where nothing is as it seems.
Life of Crime Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cheating husband
- kidnapping
- mistress
- home invasion
- abduction
- hostage
- husband wife relationship
- attempted rape
- clothes ripped off
- based on novel
- sex on a balcony
- sex in public
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- sex in a car
- bikini
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- trophy wife
- ransom
- adultery
- street prostitute
- sex scene
- female nudity
- sex in bed
- white bikini
- peeping tom
- freeport bahamas
- locked in a closet
- sex standing up
- unwanted kiss
- hippopotamus mask
- divorce papers
- reference to niki lauda
- run over by a car
- drunk driving
- mugger comeuppance
- theft
- telephone call
- female topless nudity
- housewife
- split screen telephone call
- split screen
- winter
- beer
- hit by a car twice
- foot chase
- picture in a newspaper
- nazi flag
- double barrel shotgun
- m1 carbine rifle
- arsenal
Life of Crime Cast
Tim Robbins leads the cast, with Isla Fisher and Mark Boone Junior. Directed by Daniel Schechter; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Daniel Schechter
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Life of Crime Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Life of Crime 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 57% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
3 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.9 /5
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Life of Crime Plot Summary
What happens in Life of Crime from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a heart-wrenching moment as Louis finds himself at the mercy of a ruthless bully who relieves him of $27. Just when things seem bleak, his loyal friend Ordell, played by Tim Robbins, comes to the rescue by running down the assailant with his vehicle. This initial act of retaliation ignites a spark of mischief as the pair hatches an intricate plot to generate wealth through extortion. Their target is none other than Frank Dawson, a powerful real estate magnate, whom they plot to blackmail by abducting his wife, Mickey, and demanding a staggering $1 million in ransom. The seeds of their scheme are sown in the knowledge of Frank’s secretive bank activities in the Bahamas and his dubious business practices.
Full summary
The whole story of Life of Crime, scene by scene
Life of Crime Box Office
Life of Crime grossed $1.5 million worldwide. $265,452 came from the US and Canada and $1.2 million (82%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- US & Canada
- $265.5K
- International
- $1.2M
Life of Crime Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Life of Crime.
How Well Do You Know Life of Crime?
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
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Who is initially robbed by a bully at the start of the film?
Cars in Life of Crime
19 cars on screen, including the 1975 Cadillac Calais and the 1979 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.
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1981 Dodge Ram Wagon Important role
Life of Crime Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Untitled Elmore Leonard Project” and “זוג או פשע”.
- Also known as
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- Untitled Elmore Leonard Project
- זוג או פשע
- Vida De Crimen
- Sem Direito a Resgate
- Született bűnözők
- Belalı Rehine
- Vidas Criminales
- Вкради мою жінку
- Вкради мою дружину
- Crimes et petits mensonges
- 犯罪生活
- Укради мою жену
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- חיי פשע
- Anatomia zemsty
- Schimb de dame
- Лесна плячка
- Life of Crime - Scambio a sorpresa
- Vides criminals
- Злочинне життя
- 百萬嬌妻綁架計畫
- Nepoučitelní
- Nepoučiteľní
- Kdo mi ugrabi ženo
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Life of Crime FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Life of Crime, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Life of Crime?
Life of Crime runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Life of Crime released?
Life of Crime was released on August 29, 2014.
Who directed Life of Crime?
Life of Crime was directed by Daniel Schechter.
More films by Daniel Schechter Who is in the cast of Life of Crime?
Life of Crime stars Tim Robbins, Isla Fisher and Mark Boone Junior, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Life of Crime make at the box office?
Life of Crime grossed $1.5 million worldwide ($265,452 domestic, $1.2 million international).
How is Life of Crime rated?
Life of Crime has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 60 on Metacritic, 57% on TMDB and 2.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Is Life of Crime based on a book?
Yes. Life of Crime is adapted from The Switch by Elmore Leonard.
Does Life of Crime have a post-credit scene?
No. Life of Crime has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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