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The Lookout

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Chris (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a star athlete, has the world at his feet. Then a devastating car accident leaves him with brain damage and his bright future dimmed. He takes a job as a bank janitor and must write everything down in a small notepad in order to remember. Some former schoolmates lure Chris into their inner circle and rope him into helping them carry out a heist at the bank.
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The Lookout is a genuinely suspenseful and affecting noir due to the great ensemble cast and their complex, realistic characters.

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Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard Nov 2, 2007
3/5
The Lookout is a well made psychological thriller which only disappoints with its ending. Go to Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) Nov 2, 2007
It's a pity Frank is too busy laying on the wintry atmospherics to make the story grip as it should. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Nov 2, 2007
4/5
A cracking armed-robbery thriller. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Jul 20, 2025
3/5
The heist plot's cleverness and preparation is still its strength. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Feb 24, 2021
4/5
...unexpectedly menacing and with a palpable tension throughout... Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Nov 26, 2020
5/10
There are too many loopholes in the storyline and an undefined set of rules regarding the main character's brain damage, which generate more aggravation than satisfaction. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jack F @MovieFan111 Nov 19, 2025 It's unfortunately forgettable. I didn't really "like" it per say, but still worth a watch. See more Marshall C. @itsjustgeorge Jul 8, 2025 I Joseph Gordon-Loved it. See more Peter P @HonestandTruthfulReviewsfrommyFoxhole Jun 10, 2025 wow. 5 stars. phenomenal plot, acting, plot progression, storyline, directing, everything. loved it. what a journey. See more mark g @Mark_Alan_G. Apr 10, 2025 Strong story, stark setting, and invested performances. Really good film. See more Jeremy A @RT36671323 Nov 15, 2024 Great little flick. 4* See more KB B @Okbullard Jun 9, 2024 This was such a compelling film with exceptional acting and storyline. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Jeff Daniels were both exceptional as usual. It's definitely worth the watch. See more Read all reviews
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Scott Frank

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Chris

Jeff Daniels

Lewis Canfield

Carla Gugino

Janet

Matthew Goode

Gary

Isla Fisher

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Synopsis Chris (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a star athlete, has the world at his feet. Then a devastating car accident leaves him with brain damage and his bright future dimmed. He takes a job as a bank janitor and must write everything down in a small notepad in order to remember. Some former schoolmates lure Chris into their inner circle and rope him into helping them carry out a heist at the bank.
Director
Scott Frank
Producer
Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Laurence Mark, Walter F. Parkes
Screenwriter
Scott Frank
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Parkes/MacDonald Image Nation, Miramax Films, Laurence Mark Productions, Spyglass Entertainment
Rating
R (Sexual Content|Language|Some Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 30, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.6M
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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