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The Italian Job (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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The Italian Job is a 2003 action thriller directed by F. Gary Gray, starring Donald Sutherland, Mark Wahlberg and Seth Green. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $176.1 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10. Stream it on History Vault and Philo, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
7.0/10
worldwide gross
$176.1M
Metascore
68
US streaming chart
#643
The Italian Job (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
F. Gary Gray
Genres
Action , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$60M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Italian Job About?

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

Charlie Croker and his team plan a complex robbery against the man who betrayed them. Set in Italy, the heist involves a daring scheme and a test of loyalty among the crew. As they navigate the sun-drenched streets, they face unexpected challenges and must confront the ruthless mastermind to reclaim what was lost. Alliances are tested, and the stakes are incredibly high.

The Italian Job Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • gold
  • theft
  • heist
  • gold bar
  • death of father
  • caper crime
  • nipples visible through clothing
  • scantily clad female
  • premarital sex
  • blonde
  • woman wears a bra
  • cat
+38 more
  • woman punches a man
  • younger version of character
  • competition
  • father figure
  • disguise
  • in laws
  • fall
  • diving
  • loyalty
  • escape
  • swimwear
  • vandalism
  • italy
  • watercraft
  • car
  • motor vehicle
  • weapon
  • rotorcraft
  • aircraft
  • grauman's chinese theatre los angeles
  • vehicle
  • union station los angeles
  • modified motor vehicle
  • underwater scene
  • slow motion scene
  • woman wears a short skirt
  • character repeats someone else's dialogue
  • car action
  • driving a car down stairs
  • car helicopter chase
  • heist action
  • los angeles subway
  • safe
  • venice italy
  • revenge
  • betrayal
  • traffic jam
  • explosive
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Italian Job

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

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Cast & crew

The Italian Job Cast

Donald Sutherland leads the cast, with Mark Wahlberg and Seth Green. Directed by F. Gary Gray; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Italian Job

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Ratings

The Italian Job Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Italian Job 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

Plot

The Italian Job Plot Summary

What happens in The Italian Job from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the enchanting city of Venice, Italy, a master safe-cracker named John Bridger (portrayed by Donald Sutherland) enjoys a day out, where he surprises his daughter, Stella, with a beautiful necklace. Shortly after, he meets up with his protege, Charlie Croker (played by Mark Wahlberg), to hatch a daring plan: to steal an astounding $35 million worth of gold plates from a group of Italian gangsters.

Full summary

The whole story of The Italian Job, scene by scene

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Box office

The Italian Job Box Office & Budget

The Italian Job grossed $176.1 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost. $106.1 million came from the US and Canada and $69.9 million (40%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$176.1M

2.9× its budget

US & Canada
$106.1M
International
$69.9M
Budget
$60M
US & Canada 60% Rest of the world 40%
Videos

The Italian Job Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

THE ITALIAN JOB (2003) - Official Movie Trailer
  • Trailer The Italian Job (2003) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Italian Job?

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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Cars

Cars in The Italian Job

164 cars on screen, including the 2003 MINI Cooper and the 2001 BMW R 1150 RT.

All 164 cars
  • 2003 MINI Cooper in The Italian Job 2003 MINI Cooper Featured role
  • 2001 BMW R 1150 RT in The Italian Job 2001 BMW R 1150 RT Important role
  • 2002 Chrysler Sebring in The Italian Job 2002 Chrysler Sebring Important role
  • 1998 Dodge Ram Van in The Italian Job 1998 Dodge Ram Van Important role
Details

The Italian Job Also Known As

39 alternative titles, including “Mini mini daisakusen” and “Italijanski posao”.

Also known as
  • Mini mini daisakusen
  • Italijanski posao
  • The Italian Job - Jagd auf Millionen
  • Italianska afera
  • Listeía alá Italiká
  • Ogrableniye po-ital'yanski
  • Pohrabuvannya po-italiysʹky
  • 偷天換日
  • 天羅盜網
  • Phi Vụ Hoàn Hảo
  • Braquage à l'italienne
  • Um Golpe em Itália
+27 more
  • Loupež po italsku
  • Ограбление по-итальянски
  • 偷天换日
  • Włoska Robota
  • Az Olasz meló
  • Италианска афера
  • Lúpež po taliansky
  • İtalyan İşi
  • הג'וב האיטלקי
  • Ληστεία αλά Ιταλικά
  • Jaf în stil italian
  • 이탈리안 잡
  • Uma Saída de Mestre
  • ミニミニ大作戦
  • Un Boulot à l'italienne
  • Пограбування по-італійськи
  • Dobar posao u Italiji
  • La Estafa Maestra
  • Itālijas variants
  • Itališkas apiplėšimas
  • Italijanska misija
  • Itaalia rööv
  • Италијански посао
  • Phi Vụ Italia
  • کسب‌وکار ایتالیایی
  • ปล้นซ้อนปล้น พลิกถนนล่า
  • المهمة الإيطالية

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FAQ

The Italian Job FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Italian Job, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Italian Job?

The Italian Job runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was The Italian Job released?

The Italian Job was released on May 30, 2003.

Who directed The Italian Job?

The Italian Job was directed by F. Gary Gray.

More films by F. Gary Gray

Who is in the cast of The Italian Job?

The Italian Job stars Donald Sutherland, Mark Wahlberg and Seth Green, among 7 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Italian Job?

In the US, The Italian Job is streaming on History Vault, Philo and Starz and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did The Italian Job make at the box office?

The Italian Job grossed $176.1 million worldwide ($106.1 million domestic, $69.9 million international) on a budget of $60 million.

How is The Italian Job rated?

The Italian Job has 7.0/10 on IMDb and 68 on Metacritic.

Does The Italian Job have a post-credit scene?

No. The Italian Job has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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