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The Hot Rock

Play trailer Poster for The Hot Rock PG Released Jan 26, 1972 1h 45m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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82% Tomatometer 22 Reviews 68% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
A man and his brother-in-law plan to steal a priceless diamond from the Brooklyn Museum. Helped by an expert getaway man and an explosives wizard, the daring duo steal the gem with a little assistance from bombs, a faked car crash and a little dressing up as uniformed guards and doctors. However, almost as soon as they get their hands on the loot and prepare to transfer it to an African diplomat, they lose it.
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Smart direction and an outstanding ensemble cast help enliven The Hot Rock's relatively standard plot, making this heist caper worthy of stealing your time.

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Perry Stewart Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com "The Hot Rock" may be Robbery Movie No. 345. But there's as much fun as familiarity in it. Jun 23, 2021 Full Review John Weisman Detroit Free Press It's a great action film and a blissfully funny one, too. Jun 23, 2021 Full Review William B. Collins Philadelphia Inquirer A crazily funny show with satisfying measures of wit and ingenuity in cunning combination. Jun 23, 2021 Full Review Candice Russell Miami Herald An exhilarating conclusion leaves us smiling... Jun 23, 2021 Full Review Stanley Eichelbaum San Francisco Examiner What "The Hot Rock" lacks in originality, it more than makes up for in lively and engaging fun. Jun 23, 2021 Full Review Tom Hutchinson Radio Times This caper movie is not without its flaws, but it boasts a sense of finesse and fun that other films in the genre sadly lack. Rated: 3/5 Jun 23, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lewis A I am a huge Donald Westlake fan, and was surprised to recently discover that they made a movie out of one of his earlier gems, The Hot Rock (in my bookcase). I was so looking forward to watching this movie. Now, I am so disappointed. What a horrible adaption. Kind of followed the original plot, but missing all the humor and hijinks. If I never read the book, I would say it's OK at best. But knowing how far it missed the mark, I gotta say bleh. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/05/24 Full Review William E One of the most inexplicably underrated films of all time - and a favourite of my late father. Screenplay from William Goldman, who wrote Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men, Marathon Man and The Princess Bride. Afghanistan Bananastan. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/10/23 Full Review Shioka O Better watch just for fun Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/22 Full Review delysid d this is a good one with robert redford Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/06/22 Full Review Audience Member Very entertaining film with a terrific A list cast. A classic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review jon c Didn't find this the slightest bit interesting Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Peter Yates

Director

Robert Redford

Dortmunder

George Segal

Kelp

Ron Leibman

Murch

Paul Sand

Greenberg

Zero Mostel

Abe Greenberg

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Synopsis A man and his brother-in-law plan to steal a priceless diamond from the Brooklyn Museum. Helped by an expert getaway man and an explosives wizard, the daring duo steal the gem with a little assistance from bombs, a faked car crash and a little dressing up as uniformed guards and doctors. However, almost as soon as they get their hands on the loot and prepare to transfer it to an African diplomat, they lose it.
Director
Peter Yates
Producer
Hal Landers, Bobby Roberts
Screenwriter
William Goldman
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Landers-Roberts Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 26, 1972, Original
Release Date (DVD)
May 11, 2004
Runtime
1h 45m