Triple 9 (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Triple 9 is a 2016 action thriller directed by John Hillcoat, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Norman Reedus and Aaron Paul. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $23.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- John Hillcoat
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Open Road Films (II)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Triple 9 About?
The premise of Triple 9 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A ruthless group of corrupt police officers are manipulated by the Russian mob to execute a daring heist. The plan involves staging a false 911 emergency call, but when an unexpected individual interferes with the operation, the carefully laid plans unravel. This triggers a violent and chaotic confrontation, exposing layers of deceit, ambition, and a desperate fight for survival as everyone seeks vengeance.
Triple 9 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- heist
- corrupt cop
- betrayal
- police detective
- two word title
- stripper
- strip club
- female rear nudity
- murder of a police officer
- murder
- snorting cocaine
- uncle nephew relationship
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- death of brother
- jewish
- bomb
- cell phone
- exploding car
- assault rifle
- ghetto
- housing project
- u.s. department of homeland security
- hispanic american
- restaurant
- cocaine
- street life
- star of david
- russian jew
- atlanta georgia
- russian mafia
- violence
- blood splatter
- blood
- severed foot
- masked man
- shot in the chest
- shot in the head
- police corruption
- submachine gun
- bag of money
- red light
- severed head
- bank robbery
- alcohol
- cigarette smoking
- title spoken by character
- surprise ending
- interracial relationship
- bikini
- saving a life
- self sacrifice
Triple 9 Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor leads the cast, with Norman Reedus and Aaron Paul. Directed by John Hillcoat; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Hillcoat
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Triple 9 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Triple 9 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 54% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 41%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 60% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
13 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.4 /5
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Triple 9 Plot Summary
What happens in Triple 9 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
In Atlanta, Georgia, the film kicks off in the dead of night with a pivotal scene featuring Michael Atwood (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Russell Welch (Norman Reedus) as they sit in a parked car, puffing on cigarettes while plotting their next big job. Unbeknownst to them, Gabe (Aaron Paul), Russell’s brother, silently absorbs their conversation from the backseat. The trio meets up with two corrupt police officers, Marcus Belmont (Anthony Mackie) and Franco Rodriguez (Clifton Collins Jr.), who are integral to Michael’s crew. They meticulously plan a bank heist, acknowledging they’ll have approximately three minutes before law enforcement arrives. After a brief exchange where Franco expresses concern for the operation, Marcus quickly dismisses it, asserting he feels no trepidation.
Full summary
The whole story of Triple 9, scene by scene
Triple 9 Box Office
Triple 9 grossed $23.2 million worldwide. $12.6 million came from the US and Canada and $10.5 million (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$23.2M
- US & Canada
- $12.6M
- International
- $10.5M
Triple 9 Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Clip Triple 9 "Fantastic News" Film Clip
- Clip Triple 9 - "First Time Being Robbed" Film Clip
- Clip Triple 9 - "Something Big" Film Clip
How Well Do You Know Triple 9?
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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Who are the main members of the crew planning the heist?
Cars in Triple 9
84 cars on screen, including the 1989 BMW 3 E30 and the Ford Crown Victoria.
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1989 BMW 3 E30 Main role -
Ford Crown Victoria Main role -
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2007 Cadillac Escalade Important role
Triple 9 Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “999” and “Triple Nine”.
- Also known as
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- 999
- Triple Nine
- 非法999
- 红色警戒999
- Код 999
- Code 999
- Polícia em Poder da Máfia
- Code 999 - Triple 9
- کد 999
- Три девятки
- Κωδικός 999
- Kod 999
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- טריפל 9
- Triplo 9
- Codice 999
- ยกขบวนปล้น
- 트리플 9
- Tripla kilences
- Psy mafii
- Triple 9: Polícia em Poder da Máfia
- Triple 9: Codul străzii
- Три дев’ятки
- Код: 999
- トリプル9 裏切りのコード
- Trauksmes signāls 999
- 999: Kód smrti
- Šifra: 999, სამმაგი 9
- Phi Vụ 999
- Kodas 999
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Triple 9 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Triple 9, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Triple 9?
Triple 9 runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Triple 9 released?
Triple 9 was released on February 26, 2016.
Who directed Triple 9?
Triple 9 was directed by John Hillcoat.
More films by John Hillcoat Who is in the cast of Triple 9?
Triple 9 stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Norman Reedus and Aaron Paul, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Triple 9 make at the box office?
Triple 9 grossed $23.2 million worldwide ($12.6 million domestic, $10.5 million international).
How is Triple 9 rated?
Triple 9 has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Triple 9 have a post-credit scene?
No. Triple 9 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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