The Hot Rock

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The Hot Rock

PG

1972

1h 45m

Comedy

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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.

Critics Consensus

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

06/23/2021

"The Hot Rock" may be Robbery Movie No. 345. But there's as much fun as familiarity in it.

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John Weisman

Detroit Free Press

06/23/2021

It's a great action film and a blissfully funny one, too.

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William B. Collins

Philadelphia Inquirer

06/23/2021

A crazily funny show with satisfying measures of wit and ingenuity in cunning combination.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Nov 29

4/5

…The Hot Rock is a brisk, outdoorsy, big-city flick that really catches a vibe for 1972; even though people get hurt, we never see Dortmunder as anything other than a good guy who works in a bad world. It’s an engaging and very influential heist movie…

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Sep 16

Funny in 1.75 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All ages admitted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lewis A

09/05/2024

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.

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Shioka O

10/05/2022

Better watch just for fun

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delysid d

03/06/2022

this is a good one with robert redford

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03/01/2022

Very entertaining film with a terrific A list cast. A classic.

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jon c

01/26/2022

Didn't find this the slightest bit interesting

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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