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Inside Man

Play trailer Poster for Inside Man R,  2006,  2h 9m,  Mystery & Thriller/ Crime/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 86% 207 Reviews Tomatometer 85% 250,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
86% Tomatometer 207 Reviews 85% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
A tough detective matches wits with a bank robber, while an enigmatic woman has her own agenda.
Inside Man

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Critics Consensus

Spike Lee's energetic and clever bank-heist thriller is a smart genre film that is not only rewarding on its own terms, but manages to subvert its pulpy trappings with wit and skill.

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Wilson Morales IndieWire Mar 31, 2020
Foster's slick performance as "fixer" Madeleine White adds to the intrigue and suspense, along with the supporting characters... Go to Full Review
J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Apr 29, 2008
[A] wily thriller, which revitalizes a familiar premise by turning it inside out. Go to Full Review
David Ansen Newsweek Nov 1, 2007
As unexpected as some of its plot twists is the fact that this unapologetic genre movie was directed by Spike Lee, who has never sold himself as Mr. Entertainment. But here it is, a Spike Lee joint that's downright fun. Go to Full Review
Matthew Simpson ForReel Movie News And Reviews Aug 26, 2025
Inside Man remains one of the best-cast and slickest heist films of the 2000s Go to Full Review
Blake Howard Vague Visages Jul 16, 2025
Follow your instincts, and don’t forget what makes us human — “money can’t buy love.” Evil deeds stink, game recognises game. The only clean getaway is one you can live with. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Aug 22, 2022
4/5
A straight-forward but enthralling caper that does right by its characters while offering Lee the wiggle room to poke at a few social issues along the way. Go to Full Review
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Abraham P Mar 17, 2019 One of the best bank heist thriller I have come across, its focus on solid plot, many twists, fast pace, and smart humor makes it an entertaining watch. The superb casting and their performances only add to the charms of the movie. See more
Feb 24, 2019 One of my favorate movies . One scene pulls away from the tension of yhr film being the scene about the foreign language and decifering that but other than that astounding movie See more
Abraham W Feb 8, 2019 Acting was as professional as you would expect from that great cast. What I missed were characters and a solid climax. But overall a fun movie for a Saturday evening. See more
Jan 28, 2019 Great movi that grabs your attention from the beginning and doesn't let it go! Clive Owen and Denzel Washington do a terrific job portraying their characters on this smart, fun and energetic bank heist movie. See more
Hagrid G Dec 1, 2018 Well-directed, tense, and well-written by Russell Gewirtz with slick dialogue and a good story and has a great performance by Denzel Washington. Probably my favorite Spike Lee movie. See more
Rey G Nov 1, 2018 Whilst Owen's, Foster's and Plummer's performances are strong, the script for this film creates two arrogant, unintelligent and ultimately unlikeable protagonists. Furthermore, the focus of the film feels unbalanced towards the finishing 3rd act as the shift between who the actual hero of the story is becomes diluted due to the unrequried and confusing push for Washington's sheepish character to still be the star. See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis A tough detective matches wits with a bank robber, while an enigmatic woman has her own agenda.
Director
Spike Lee
Producer
Brian Grazer
Screenwriter
Russell Gewirtz
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, Imagine Entertainment
Rating
R (Some Violent Images|Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 24, 2006, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 3, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$88.5M
Runtime
2h 9m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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