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Matchstick Men

  • 2003
  • 14A
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
138K
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Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, and Alison Lohman in Matchstick Men (2003)
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A phobic con artist and his protégé are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the former's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.A phobic con artist and his protégé are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the former's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.A phobic con artist and his protégé are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the former's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.

  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Eric Garcia
    • Nicholas Griffin
    • Ted Griffin
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Alison Lohman
    • Sam Rockwell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    138K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,865
    3,369
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • Eric Garcia
      • Nicholas Griffin
      • Ted Griffin
    • Stars
      • Nicolas Cage
      • Alison Lohman
      • Sam Rockwell
    • 382User reviews
    • 160Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations

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    Nicolas Cage
    Nicolas Cage
    • Roy Waller
    Alison Lohman
    Alison Lohman
    • Angela
    Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell
    • Frank Mercer
    Bruce Altman
    Bruce Altman
    • Dr. Klein
    Bruce McGill
    Bruce McGill
    • Chuck Frechette
    Jenny O'Hara
    Jenny O'Hara
    • Mrs. Schaffer
    Steve Eastin
    Steve Eastin
    • Mr. Schaffer
    Beth Grant
    Beth Grant
    • Laundry Lady
    Sheila Kelley
    Sheila Kelley
    • Kathy
    Fran Kranz
    Fran Kranz
    • Slacker Boyfriend
    Tim Kelleher
    Tim Kelleher
    • Bishop
    Nigel Gibbs
    Nigel Gibbs
    • Holt
    Bill Saito
    • Pharmacist #1
    Tim Maculan
    Tim Maculan
    • Pharmacist #2
    Stoney Westmoreland
    • Man in Line
    Lynn Ann Leveridge
    Lynn Ann Leveridge
    • Bank Clerk
    Giannina Facio
    Giannina Facio
    • Bank Teller
    Sonya Eddy
    Sonya Eddy
    • Parking Garage Cashier
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • Eric Garcia
      • Nicholas Griffin
      • Ted Griffin
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Alison Lohman went to the audition dressed and acted like a 14-year-old girl. Ridley Scott only realized her real age when she told him. She was 23 at the time.
    • Goofs
      Despite the fact that obsessive-compulsive Roy has supposedly been locked in his house for days cleaning every square inch, dirty fingerprints are clearly visible on the door when he finally answers it.
    • Quotes

      Roy: Excuse me, hi! -

      Pharmacist #2: I'll be right with your Sir.

      Roy: [runs to other counter] Hi, I need a refill of this. No I don't have a prescription!

      Pharmacist #1: Sir, please wait your turn.

      Roy: I know, I know. B-but this; is an emergency.

      Man in Line: Hey buddy, ever heard a line?

      Roy: Hey have you ever been dragged to the sidewalk and beaten till you PISSED... BLOOD!

    • Crazy credits
      In the closing credits, letters such as "M" and "W" are separated lines (presumably matchsticks), much like the type in the main title.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Matchstick Men/Jeepers Creepers 2/Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      The Good Life
      (La Belle Vie)
      Music by Sacha Distel
      French lyrics by Jean Broussolle
      English lyrics by Jack Reardon
      Performed by Bobby Darin
      Courtesy of Capitol Records
      Under license from EMI Film & TV Music

    User reviews382

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    8/10
    One of Cage's Best
    Nicolas Cage plays Roy, a con artist, who has numerous psychological issues. He is an obsessive-compulsive con artist, with an insane need for neatness. Roy also suffers from agoraphobia, yet despite these problems, is an efficient con man. Much like in Luc Besson's Leon (1994), Matchstick Men adopts the same theme of a criminal figure taking in a young female apprentice. Although after the exciting exposition the film has a rather drab middle, the conclusion is stunning. This film is one of Nicolas Cage's finest, whom I have long questioned as to ability in acting. Alison Lohman does a fine job as Angela. Due to the spectacular finish, I am going to give this film ***1/2 / **** or 8/10.
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    • Jul 20, 2005

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    • Release date
      • September 12, 2003 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Les moins que rien
    • Filming locations
      • Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA(De Soto Pharmacy)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • ImageMovers
      • Scott Free Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $62,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,906,460
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,087,307
      • Sep 14, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $65,565,672
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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