The Thomas Crown Affair

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The Thomas Crown Affair

R

Released Jul 27, 1999

1h 53m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

Romance

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Bored billionaire Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan) decides to entertain himself by stealing a Monet from a reputed museum. When Catherine Banning (Rene Russo), an investigator for the museum's insurance company, takes an interest in Crown, a complicated back-and-forth game with romantic undertones begins between them. In an attempt to find out where Banning's loyalties lie, Crown returns the painting and essentially turns himself in, hoping that Banning's feelings for him will lead to an escape.

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Critics Consensus

Sleek, stylish, and painlessly diverting, The Thomas Crown Affair is a remake of uncommon charm.

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

Still, this techno-fiscal romance has its rewards.

Apr 4, 2018

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David Ansen

Newsweek

It's nice to see a Hollywood movie that appreciates a mature female body for a change. And nice to see that The Thomas Crown Affair has survived its glossy, glam makeover so well.

Mar 6, 2018

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Paul Tatara

CNN.com

It's like you're watching two models slap each other with fashion magazines.

Feb 16, 2018

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Blake Howard

2UE That Movie Show

The Thomas Crown Affair is the perfect defence for why films could and should be remade for new generations.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 18, 2015

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Betty Jo Tucker

ReelTalk Movie Reviews

Hhandsome Pierce Brosnan and elegant Rene Russo look fabulous here, but they fail to ignite an exciting on-screen chemistry.

Jun 26, 2011

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Scott Nash

Three Movie Buffs

In 1999, was there a more suave man on the planet than Pierce Brosnan?

Rated: 3/4

Aug 25, 2010

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Brendan M

This is such an entertaining film, one of those rare examples of the cover perhaps exceeding the original. The style, the score, the tension and the cat and mouse play is just outstanding. Russo is a little wooden (still good), and Leary is well cast, but Brosnan absolutely chews up every scene he is in.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/25

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J.T. E.

It can be corny at times but I enjoyed it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/15/25

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thiago s

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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Aileen D

The movie wears well. I was very impressed by the sailing and flying sequences. It was a high intensity film with great chemistry between the stars. I thought Russo was fine. A small matter for me was Faye Dunaway, who I thought was the actress that overacted. It was her hair that bothered me, not Russo’s supposed wig. Otherwise, very clever plot, and, thankfully, a happy ending. Great update of the first Thomas Crown affair!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Audience Member

Great movie. The cat and mouse chemistry between the two leads is very entertaining. Brosnan seems to be one of those actors that owns the screen. Well done movie, very satisfying.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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John T

Much glamour from Pierce Bronsan but a rather disappointing performance by Rene Russo's dubious wig. Nevertheless highly watchable high drama romance.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/30/25

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Synopsis

Bored billionaire Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan) decides to entertain himself by stealing a Monet from a reputed museum. When Catherine Banning (Rene Russo), an investigator for the museum's insurance company, takes an interest in Crown, a complicated back-and-forth game with romantic undertones begins between them. In an attempt to find out where Banning's loyalties lie, Crown returns the painting and essentially turns himself in, hoping that Banning's feelings for him will lead to an escape.

Director: John McTiernan
Producer: Pierce Brosnan, Beau St. Clair
Screenwriter: Leslie Dixon, Kurt Wimmer
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: United Artists
Rating: R (Some Sexuality and Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 27, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $69.3M
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround

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