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Matchstick Men

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  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 56m
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7.3/10
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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.
IMDb RATING
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    • Ridley Scott
    • Eric Garcia(book)
    • Nicholas Griffin(screenplay)
    • Ted Griffin(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Alison Lohman
    • Sam Rockwell
    • Ridley Scott
    • Eric Garcia(book)
    • Nicholas Griffin(screenplay)
    • Ted Griffin(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Alison Lohman
    • Sam Rockwell
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    • 373User reviews
    • 156Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
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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
      • Ridley Scott
      • Eric Garcia(book)
      • Nicholas Griffin(screenplay)
      • Ted Griffin(screenplay)
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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 At 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 reviews373

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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)
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • ImageMovers
      • Scott Free Productions
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    • 1 hour 56 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital
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