The Ladykillers (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Ladykillers is a 2004 comedy thriller directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, starring Tom Hanks, Marlon Wayans and Irma P. Hall. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $76.7 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Directors
- Ethan Coen and Joel Coen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Ladykillers About?
The premise of The Ladykillers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of criminals attempts to pull off a heist by posing as a sophisticated musical ensemble. To carry out their plan, they rent rooms in a boarding house and try to win over the kindly, elderly widow who owns it. However, the thieves' clumsy nature and unusual habits soon jeopardize their operation, leading to chaotic and humorous complications as they struggle to maintain their charade.
The Ladykillers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- money falling through the air
- heist
- bridge
- dead body
- american remake of european film
- american remake
- american remake of british film
- gang
- gang of thieves
- gang of criminals
- criminal gang
- failed expectation
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- intrusive landlady
- landlady tenant relationship
- plan goes wrong
- death
- plan gone wrong
- scheme
- christian
- poetic justice
- f rated
- older person
- old woman
- killed one by one
- characters killed one by one
- dark comedy
- humor
- river barge
- riverboat casino
- pet cat
- root cellar
- garbage scow
- revolver
- mississippi river
- grifter
- janitor
- reference to bob jones university
- director also editor
- cat stuck in tree
- teamwork
- rear view
- reference to a tribe called quest
- professor
- landlady
- remake
- irony of fate
- accidental death
- falling from a bridge
- flashback
- rocking chair
The Ladykillers Cast
Tom Hanks leads the cast, with Marlon Wayans and Irma P. Hall. Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.
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Co-director Joel Coen
More from Ethan Coen and Joel Coen
More films directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, best-rated first: No Country for Old Men, Fargo, Inside Llewyn Davis and Blood Simple.
The Ladykillers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Ladykillers 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 5.9
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The Ladykillers Plot Summary
What happens in The Ladykillers 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 a lively and picturesque Mississippi community, we meet Mrs. Marva Munson, a kind-hearted elderly widow burdened by her faith. One sun-drenched morning, her tranquil life takes an unexpected turn when she opens her door to the charming yet duplicitous Professor Goldthwaite H. Dorr (Tom Hanks), a smooth-talking Southern gentleman seeking not only a place to stay but also access to her basement for “musical recitals.” Trusting his intentions, Mrs. Munson agrees to his peculiar terms.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ladykillers, scene by scene
The Ladykillers Box Office & Budget
The Ladykillers grossed $76.7 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $39.8 million came from the US and Canada and $36.9 million (48%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$76.7M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $39.8M
- International
- $36.9M
- Budget
- $35M
The Ladykillers Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Ladykillers - Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Ladykillers?
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 character does Mrs. Marva Munson portray in the movie?
The Ladykillers Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Lupiči paní domácí” and “O matador de velhinhas”.
- Also known as
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- Lupiči paní domácí
- O matador de velhinhas
- El quinteto de la muerte
- 레이디킬러
- 레이디 킬러
- 师奶杀手
- Kadın Avcıları
- Игры джентльменов
- Betörő az albérlőm
- O Quinteto da Morte
- Ladykillers, czyli zabójczy kwintet
- Η Συμμορία των Πέντε
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- 老妇杀手
- לחסל את הליידי
- Matadores de Velhinha
- Замочити бабцю
- Убийците на старата дама
- 快閃殺手
- Päť lupičov a stará dáma
- Les tueurs de dames
- Cum scăpăm de Coana Mare?
- Gangsterska petorka
- แผนปล้นมั่ว มุดเหนือเมฆ
- Užversti bobutę
- レディ・キラーズ
- 師奶殺手
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The Ladykillers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Ladykillers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Ladykillers released?
The Ladykillers was released on March 26, 2004.
Who directed The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers was directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.
More films by Ethan Coen Who is in the cast of The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers stars Tom Hanks, Marlon Wayans and Irma P. Hall.
How much did The Ladykillers make at the box office?
The Ladykillers grossed $76.7 million worldwide ($39.8 million domestic, $36.9 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is The Ladykillers rated?
The Ladykillers has 6.2/10 on IMDb and 56 on Metacritic.
Does The Ladykillers have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Ladykillers has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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