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How to Rob a Bank (and 10 Tips to Actually Get Away with It)

  • 20072007
  • 1h 21m
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6.0/10
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Nick Stahl, Erika Christensen, and Gavin Rossdale in How to Rob a Bank (and 10 Tips to Actually Get Away with It) (2007)
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Caught in the middle of a bank robbery, a slacker and a bank employee become the ones who arbitrate the intense situation.Caught in the middle of a bank robbery, a slacker and a bank employee become the ones who arbitrate the intense situation.Caught in the middle of a bank robbery, a slacker and a bank employee become the ones who arbitrate the intense situation.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
6K
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  • Director
    • Andrews Jenkins
  • Writer
    • Andrews Jenkins
  • Stars
    • Nick Stahl
    • Erika Christensen
    • Gavin Rossdale
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andrews Jenkins
  • Writer
    • Andrews Jenkins
  • Stars
    • Nick Stahl
    • Erika Christensen
    • Gavin Rossdale
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    • 25User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
    • 27Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Erika Christensen in How to Rob a Bank (and 10 Tips to Actually Get Away with It) (2007)
    Nick Stahl and Erika Christensen in How to Rob a Bank (and 10 Tips to Actually Get Away with It) (2007)
    Nick Stahl and Erika Christensen in How to Rob a Bank (and 10 Tips to Actually Get Away with It) (2007)
    How to Rob a Bank (and 10 Tips to Actually Get Away with It) (2007)
    Nick Stahl, Erika Christensen, and Gavin Rossdale in How to Rob a Bank (and 10 Tips to Actually Get Away with It) (2007)
    Nick Stahl and Erika Christensen in How to Rob a Bank (and 10 Tips to Actually Get Away with It) (2007)
    Nick Stahl and Erika Christensen in How to Rob a Bank (and 10 Tips to Actually Get Away with It) (2007)
    Erika Christensen in How to Rob a Bank (and 10 Tips to Actually Get Away with It) (2007)
    Nick Stahl, Erika Christensen, Terry Crews, and Gavin Rossdale in How to Rob a Bank (and 10 Tips to Actually Get Away with It) (2007)
    Nick Stahl and Erika Christensen in How to Rob a Bank (and 10 Tips to Actually Get Away with It) (2007)

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    Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl
    • Jinxas Jinx
    Erika Christensen
    Erika Christensen
    • Jessicaas Jessica
    Gavin Rossdale
    Gavin Rossdale
    • Simonas Simon
    Terry Crews
    Terry Crews
    • Officer DeGepseas Officer DeGepse
    David Carradine
    David Carradine
    • Nickas Nick
    Leo Fitzpatrick
    Leo Fitzpatrick
    • Gunmanas Gunman
    Adriano Aragon
    Adriano Aragon
    • Fellow Officeras Fellow Officer
    Britt Delano
    Britt Delano
    • Key Witnessas Key Witness
    Chris Lerude
    Chris Lerude
    • SWAT Sniper #1as SWAT Sniper #1
    • (credit only)
    Renee Cohen
    • Hostageas Hostage
    • (uncredited)
    Nicolo Dorian
    • Gunmanas Gunman
    • (uncredited)
    Silke Fernald
    • Hostageas Hostage
    • (uncredited)
    Sabrina Machado
    • Hostageas Hostage
    • (uncredited)
    Kristin Wallace
    Kristin Wallace
    • Jessicaas Jessica
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Andrews Jenkins
    • Writer
      • Andrews Jenkins
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    Storyline

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    Jinx has coasted through life oblivious to the world around him and without a care in the world. His life is thrown into a spin when he gets caught in the middle of a bank heist and is forced to arbitrate this intense situation between the thieves and the police. —Archlight Films
    tape gagtape over mouthbroken camerasecurity cameracaper mystery66 more
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The list of 10 things also appeared in Logan Lucky (2017)
    • Goofs
      Jinx stops the roll of tape with the bottom of his right foot, but removes it from the bottom of his left foot.
    • Quotes

      Officer Degepse: I need to know if you're still safe and secure.

      Jason 'Jinx' Taylor: You can say I'm safe.

      Officer Degepse: Now outline the situation, please.

      Jason 'Jinx' Taylor: I'm safe because I'm in the safe.

      Officer Degepse: [annoyed] I got the joke, sir.

    • Crazy credits
      Special Thanks to: All Our Friends and Family And to Anyone Who's Ever Been Screwed by an ATM
    • Connections
      References Columbo (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      Cash Machine
      Performed by Hard-Fi

      Courtesy of Vice Records/Warner Music UK

      By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing

      Written by Rich Archer (as R.J. Archer)

      Published by Careers BMG Music Publishing (BMI)

      Administered by BMG FilmTV Music Publishing

    User reviews25

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    Top review
    7/10
    An allegorical take on social dynamics.
    While the title of this movie is "How to Rob a Bank", it had only scenic reference to bank robbing. This movie really is an allegory about social dynamics; how to be a master of your own destiny (rob a bank) instead of being moderated into a meaningless controlled life by society (pretty much having very little money after paying for charges, etc...). "How to Rob a Bank" is a good movie that can be easily misunderstood if taken as either an action movie, a thriller or a straight on comedy. It has a genre of its own and a powerful message. The acting is the strongest aspect of the movie and rightly so, in order to deliver that message. The movie could have been better if it had more time to emphasize and elaborate, but then the rather short runtime of the movie (81 minutes) were quite effective. If you do watch that movie, pay attention to social dynamics instead of technical bank robbing details.
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    • Oct 24, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 25, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • How to Rob a Bank
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Center Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Rick Lashbrook Films
      • Williamsburg Media Cult
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,006
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $109
      • Feb 10, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,006
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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