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Scorched (2003): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Scorched is a 2003 crime comedy starring Alicia Silverstone as Sheila Rilo, Jeffrey Tambor and Joshua Leonard. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $369,194 worldwide on a $7 million budget.

worldwide gross
$369.2K
budget
$7M
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Scorched (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$7M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Scorched About?

The premise of Scorched without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a sleepy, deserted town, three mischievous bank tellers each devise their own elaborate plan to rob the same branch at the same moment, completely unaware that the others are plotting the same crime. Their overlapping schemes set the stage for a chaotic, comedic showdown as the truth is revealed.

Scorched Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • revenge
  • unlikely criminal
  • poetic justice
  • caper
  • bank heist
  • dungeons and dragons
  • shotgun
  • roulette
  • nevada
  • motorcycle
  • hotel
  • fast food
+32 more
  • egg
  • duck
  • bank vault
  • bank manager
  • wilhelm scream
  • sword
  • sushi
  • slacker
  • public break up
  • motorcycle accident
  • lizard
  • job interview
  • heroine
  • fistfight
  • firefighter
  • fantasy sequence
  • dog
  • diner
  • desert
  • convertible
  • casino
  • breakup
  • best friend
  • bank teller
  • bank robber
  • bank robbery
  • bandana
  • amazon river
  • robbery
  • theft
  • heist
  • caper crime
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Cast & crew

Scorched Cast & Characters

Alicia Silverstone leads the cast as Sheila Rilo, with Jeffrey Tambor as Bank Employer and Joshua Leonard as Rick.

Also Starring in Scorched

· 17 more
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Plot

Scorched Plot Summary

What happens in Scorched 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

Sheila Rilo, Alicia Silverstone, is a bank teller at Desert Savings Bank in a quiet desert town. Her boyfriend, Rick Becker, the bank manager who has been warned he could be fired if ATM robberies continue, has spent years juggling their on‑again, off‑again relationship and using her loyalty to cover his flings. After Sheila covers most of Rick’s education, he leaves her for his tutor. In response, Sheila devises a cold, calculated plan to exact revenge by robbing the bank and ensuring Rick’s dismissal, turning her hurt into an act of defiance.

Full summary

The whole story of Scorched, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Scorched Box Office & Budget

Scorched grossed $369,194 worldwide on a $7 million budget, 5% of what it cost. $8,000 came from the US and Canada and $361,194 (98%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$369.2K

5% of its budget back

US & Canada
$8K
International
$361.2K
Budget
$7M
US & Canada 2% Rest of the world 98%
Videos

Scorched Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Scorched.

Scorched Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Scorched?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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  3. Question 3: not answered
  4. Question 4: not answered
  5. Question 5: not answered
  6. Question 6: not answered
  7. Question 7: not answered
  8. Question 8: not answered
  9. Question 9: not answered

What is Sheila Rilo's occupation at the beginning of the film?

Cars

Cars in Scorched

15 cars on screen, including the 1978 Honda CB 250 N and the 1967 Pontiac Bonneville.

All 15 cars
  • 1978 Honda CB 250 N in Scorched 1978 Honda CB 250 N Important role
  • 1967 Pontiac Bonneville in Scorched 1967 Pontiac Bonneville Important role
  • 1984 BMW 3 E30 in Scorched 1984 BMW 3 E30 Minor role
  • 2000 Chevrolet Impala in Scorched 2000 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Details

Scorched Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Хуже не бывает” and “Le Casse”.

Also known as
  • Хуже не бывает
  • Le Casse
  • Esto no es un Atraco
  • Robbery
  • Robbery - hullu keikka
  • Abgezockt
  • Abgezockt!
  • Bancopaz
  • Született bankrablók
  • Kasjerzy czy kasiarze?(
  • הבנק הזה הוא עני
  • Quem Vai Pagar o Pato?
+5 more
  • Bláznivej sejf
  • Лихачі
  • 焦头烂额
  • 스코치트
  • Üşütükler

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FAQ

Scorched FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Scorched, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Scorched?

Scorched runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Scorched released?

Scorched was released on May 17, 2003.

Who is in the cast of Scorched?

Scorched stars Alicia Silverstone as Sheila Rilo, Jeffrey Tambor as Bank Employer and Joshua Leonard as Rick, among 21 credited actors.

How much did Scorched make at the box office?

Scorched grossed $369,194 worldwide ($8,000 domestic, $361,194 international) on a budget of $7 million.

Does Scorched have a post-credit scene?

No. Scorched has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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