The Robber (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Robber is a 2011 biographical drama directed by Benjamin Heisenberg. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $254,489 worldwide. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Benjamin Heisenberg
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Kino International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Robber About?
The premise of The Robber without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A talented marathon runner leads a secret life, driven by a desire for speed and risk. By day, he competes and strives for victory on the track. By night, he masterminds and executes audacious bank heists. His exceptional athleticism enables increasingly daring crimes, as he navigates a dangerous double existence where competition and criminal pursuit intertwine.
The Robber Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- murder of a police officer
- bank robber
- escape from police custody
- jogger
- criminal
- austrian criminal
- violent outburst
- marathon
- stolen car
- manhunt
- car robbery
- darkness
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- marathon runner
- ex convict
- probation officer
- mask
- sports man
- serial offender
- jogging
- wounded man
- fitness
- escape
- loner
- runner
- car theft
- beaten to death
- running away
- murder
- running
- career criminal
- bank heist
- bank robbery
- death of protagonist
- true crime
- inspired by a true story
- very little dialogue
- hiding place
- fatal injury
- police chopper
- autobahn
- robbery
- based on true story
- female nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- male nudity
- female rear nudity
- two word title
The Director of The Robber
Directed by Benjamin Heisenberg.
- Director Benjamin Heisenberg
More from Benjamin Heisenberg
More films directed by Benjamin Heisenberg: Der Prank - April, April!, Superegos and The Robber.
The Robber Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Robber 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 78% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 65% User score
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The Robber Plot Summary
What happens in The Robber from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Johann, portrayed by Andreas Lust, is a convicted felon and marathon runner recently released on parole after serving time for attempted armed robbery. Almost immediately upon his release, he resorts to his old ways, committing bank robberies armed with a shotgun and wearing a mask to conceal his identity. In a surprising turn of events, he moves in with Erika, a young social worker and friend, played by Franziska Weisz. Their friendship blossoms into a romantic relationship, and Johann experiences newfound success as he wins multiple marathons, impressing even his parole officer.
Full summary
The whole story of The Robber, scene by scene
The Robber Box Office
The Robber grossed $254,489 worldwide. $83,451 came from the US and Canada and $171,038 (67%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$254.5K
- US & Canada
- $83.5K
- International
- $171K
The Robber Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Robber.
How Well Do You Know The Robber?
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 sport does Johann excel in after leaving prison?
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The Robber FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Robber, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Robber?
The Robber runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Robber released?
The Robber was released on April 29, 2011.
Who directed The Robber?
The Robber was directed by Benjamin Heisenberg.
More films by Benjamin Heisenberg How much did The Robber make at the box office?
The Robber grossed $254,489 worldwide ($83,451 domestic, $171,038 international).
How is The Robber rated?
The Robber has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does The Robber have a post-credit scene?
No. The Robber has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Robber in?
The original language of The Robber is German.
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