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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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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Lauren G

Wanted to like this movie but Russo’s performance felt too forced and overacted. I couldn’t get past the unbecoming wig choice/hairstyle and look for her. It didn’t feel natural at all. Kristin Scott Thomas I feel would have been a more perfect match for the role. Of course they’re acting but her overacting broke the fourth wall throughout… it didn’t feel believable to me.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/12/25

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Tony S

Interesting plot that holds the suspense. Great casting.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/06/25

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Garry A

The chemistry between Bronson and Russi is white hot. I enjoyed the movie before they slept together. It loses some of its intensity.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Gabriel A

Excelente filme! Estilo sensacional e uma trama envolvente e inteligente. A ótima direção e o ótimo roteiro favorecem o filme. Atuação ótima de Pierce Brosnan e René Russo que compreendem muito bem a abordagem e as características de seus respectivos personagens.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/15/24

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Gregg B

Better than the original. This movie is fantastic! Top notch cast top to bottom. Great direction. Amazing style. Even viewing it today. Other than cell phones, everything works. Very cool. One of the great heist movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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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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