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Emily the Criminal

  • 2022
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
64K
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POPULARITY
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271
Aubrey Plaza in Emily the Criminal (2022)
Down on her luck and saddled with debt, Emily gets involved in a credit card scam that pulls her into the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, ultimately leading to deadly consequences.
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Down on her luck and saddled with debt, Emily gets involved in a credit card scam that pulls her into the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, ultimately leading to deadly consequences.Down on her luck and saddled with debt, Emily gets involved in a credit card scam that pulls her into the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, ultimately leading to deadly consequences.Down on her luck and saddled with debt, Emily gets involved in a credit card scam that pulls her into the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, ultimately leading to deadly consequences.

  • Director
    • John Patton Ford
  • Writer
    • John Patton Ford
  • Stars
    • Aubrey Plaza
    • Theo Rossi
    • Bernardo Badillo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    64K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,543
    271
    • Director
      • John Patton Ford
    • Writer
      • John Patton Ford
    • Stars
      • Aubrey Plaza
      • Theo Rossi
      • Bernardo Badillo
    • 320User reviews
    • 163Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 25 nominations total

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    Aubrey Plaza
    Aubrey Plaza
    • Emily
    Theo Rossi
    Theo Rossi
    • Youcef
    Bernardo Badillo
    Bernardo Badillo
    • Javier
    John Billingsley
    John Billingsley
    • Office Manager
    Kim Yarbrough
    Kim Yarbrough
    • Secretary
    Kara Luiz
    Kara Luiz
    • Bank Boss
    Janice Sonia Lee
    Janice Sonia Lee
    • Becca
    Wesley Han
    Wesley Han
    • Mike
    Wyatt Barrios
    • Javier's Son
    Megalyn Echikunwoke
    Megalyn Echikunwoke
    • Liz
    Brandon Sklenar
    Brandon Sklenar
    • Brent
    Ben Rodgers
    Ben Rodgers
    • Jason
    Ricarlo Flanagan
    • Mike
    Amje Elharden
    • Robert
    Jonathan Avigdori
    Jonathan Avigdori
    • Khalil
    Victor Manso
    Victor Manso
    • Young Guy in Baseball Hat
    Lamar Usher
    Lamar Usher
    • Lamar
    Roman Arabia
    Roman Arabia
    • Security Guard
    • Director
      • John Patton Ford
    • Writer
      • John Patton Ford
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    User reviews320

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    8MovieCriticOnline

    Holy moly what a surprising gem...

    Holy moly what a surprising gem... with soooooo many terrible movies coming out and finding a decent, let alone, a good movie is like finding a needle in a haystack.

    Reminded me a bit of "Good Time," (Safdie brothers film) and I am certain the director was inspired by Good Time, from the opening of the interview to all the very tight shots of everything, documentary style, to the music. Also "Straight Time" (Dustin Hoffman) with the authentic style and BELIEVABLE acting. Never a dull moment from beginning to end, and this is coming from someone who basically gives 98% of movies coming out a bad review, and deservingly so.

    From the cinematography, camera work, and music, this was just excellent and Audrey was amazing.

    I literally had zero expectations of liking this, since I've been hitting 99 to 1 on finding good movies.

    The story was unique and surprising.

    This is what other indie filmmakers like Sean Baker should aspire to do. They have great natural approach to filmmaking, but lack story and excitement, as they have in this one.

    The movie got better and better, which was even more shocking.

    What a breath of fresh air that a movie has a great plot but never forgets about the characters and relationship, and most important, approaches it with such authenticity.

    Emily certainly wasn't the most likable character nor brightest of the bunch and they may have made her a bit too dumb, which seemed a bit inconsistent to the rest of her interactions, like going against their simple instructions of what not to do. Usually, that is the writer being lazy or unable to come up with a better way to create drama and/or conflict, so that is my minor criticism.

    Other than that, it was really good. In summary, I had know idea what to expect, but every minute was pleasantly surprising.

    I can't give it ten stars, because it wasn't without any problems, which I normally would list, but since there are so few good films out I will leave it out because I do recommend this.
    8bostonct

    Pretty Solid performance.

    I think the reviews give you the overall gist of what this movie is all about but what's very striking, and entertaining is when Emily goes a little psycho. Not a ranting or dramatic psycho but a very focused, calculating one. Very solid performance, and the co-lead is a very good complement. If you liked Atomic Blonde, Anna, Salt and any other strong female lead that refuses to let the world get the better of them, you'll like this one.
    9Minnesota_Reid

    The Making of a Criminal

    This is a very engaging movie. Plaza is good, and Rossi, as her mentor in crime, is even better. They have a good chemistry together, which makes all the difference.

    Her initial state --- student debt, no good job available, shared housing, etc. -- makes her desperation for something else understandable. Her step-by-step descent into crime feels credible, as do the details of the criminal schemes themselves.

    Well worth watching.
    9UniqueParticle

    Definitely best performance of Aubrey Plaza!

    I wanted to see in theater but it only lasted a week at the theater I go to and was sick at the time glad it's on Netflix now. Emily the Criminal is intense, spectacular, and thrilling; very much worthy of praise! Hard to put 600 characters in about this movie some don't need it but I'll try. Anyway the acting/directing is magnificent throughout especially since it was written and directed by John Patton Ford a not known by himself that's always impressive to me. A great example of someone willing to do a lot for money even if it's risky, law breaking or life threatening. This movie stays enjoyable and perfectly suspenseful for some of it.
    8jmccrmck-65172

    what other movies try to be . . . and . . . fail at dismally.

    Gripping , poignant , acting as good as it gets and a story that keeps you wanting to see more. I keep this review brief because if you don't see this move you will be the one missing out. Best thing I have watched at home or in the movie theater for some time.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Shot in just 21 days in "the worst parts of L.A."
    • Goofs
      When Emily first goes to the Dummy Shopper meeting she's asked, who gave her the number, by Khalil. She tells him it was Javier. Khalil then calls Javier to confirm it. Later on while working together, Javier asks Emily if she texted the number, which he should know she did from the call he received.
    • Quotes

      Emily: If you want to tell me what to do, put me on the fucking payroll!

    • Connections
      Featured in Amanda the Jedi Show: This Movie Saved My Life (and the one's that almost ruined it): Best and Worst of 2022 (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      String Sextet in A Major, OP. 48, B. 80: IV. Finale. Theme and Variations
      Written by Antonín Dvorák

      Performed by Anna Kreeta Gribajcevic, Jens Peter Maintz, Fine Arts Quartet

      Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
      • Spanish
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Emily la criminal
    • Filming locations
      • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico(End scene after Emily left the U.S.)
    • Production companies
      • Evil Hag Productions
      • Low Spark Films
      • Fear Knot Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,156,296
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $669,161
      • Aug 14, 2022
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,157,673
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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