The Ladykillers

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The Ladykillers

R,

2004,

1h 44m,

Comedy

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54%

184 Reviews

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43%

50,000+ Ratings

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54%

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184 Reviews

43%

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50,000+ Ratings

Professor G.H. Dorr (Tom Hanks), a courtly Southern gentleman, arrives at the home of devout, elderly Marva Munson (Irma P. Hall), hoping to rent her extra room and use her basement to rehearse with his classical music ensemble. His fellow musicians, however, are actually criminals, and together they plan to rob a casino. When Mrs. Munson learns of their plan, they decide she must be silenced. Certainly, murdering one little old lady cannot be too difficult.

Critics Consensus

Hanks' performance in the lead role is inspired, but this is a relatively minor offering from the Coen brothers.

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Will Self

London Evening Standard

Jan 9, 2018

It is not the blockbuster the (Coen) brothers hanker after, and it is not going to be a critical success, but, for me, it is the best comedy they have managed.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 28, 2010

3/5

Some wicked pleasures for mature teens and adults.

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David Edelstein

Slate

Aug 18, 2007

The Ladykillers is small and compact -- it doesn't kill, it's just a doodle -- but it's a very pleasant cartoon for grown-ups. It's some sweet fodder.

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Tom Hutchinson

Radio Times

Aug 19, 2025

3/5

Hanks performs admirably as the eccentric Professor Goldthwait Higginson Dorr III, whose every utterance reeks of pompous southern verbosity.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 13, 2020

3.0/4.0

Tom Hanks, who is pretty much one of the most dependable actors around these days, does what he can to make this character his own.

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

Jun 2, 2020

2/5

The nadir of the Coen brothers' directorial career.

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Feb 10, 2019

I laughed so bad with this movie. great comedy with a funny plot. totally recommended.

Dec 24, 2018

One of my all time favorite Tom Hanks performancess and sadly underrated.

Anakin M

Nov 10, 2018

The movie's okay. I discovered this on the terrestrial channel Laff at 12:30 am. It was a treat to see 2-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks ham it up as a rogue bank robber masquerading as a Southern professor. But the film kinda drags on a bit with the heist.

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Albus R

Jul 12, 2018

A lot better than I figured it would be. I had never heard of this back in 04 or don't remember it. The ratings are lower than they should be. One of Tom Hanks most underrated films. Definitely worth a watch for sure.

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Ron P

May 15, 2018

I can scarcely contain my glee when I see this movie, I have seen it many time as the language of Tom Hanks is just magical, one of my top movies ever

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Hagrid W

Jan 25, 2018

Non sarà di certo il film più spiccato, divertente o intelligente che i Coen abbiano prodotto, ma questo strano remake riesce ad avere il suo fascino. Si tratta di una storia che porta tiepide risate, con un tocco molto dark che rende il film una black comedy a tutti gli effetti. I personaggi sono ben caratterizzati e le loro interazioni sono la parte migliore della pellicola, con interpretazioni molto intense e sopra le righe. Si tratta di un'esperienza molto leggera e temporanea, un filler senza troppe pretese della filmografia di questi grandi registi.

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Synopsis

Professor G.H. Dorr (Tom Hanks), a courtly Southern gentleman, arrives at the home of devout, elderly Marva Munson (Irma P. Hall), hoping to rent her extra room and use her basement to rehearse with his classical music ensemble. His fellow musicians, however, are actually criminals, and together they plan to rob a casino. When Mrs. Munson learns of their plan, they decide she must be silenced. Certainly, murdering one little old lady cannot be too difficult.

Director: Joel Coen
Producer: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Barry Sonnenfeld
Screenwriter: Max D. Adams, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures, Jacobson Company
Rating: R (Sexual References|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 26, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $39.7M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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