The Ladykillers (2004)
A charming Southern professor and his crew of thieves stage a casino heist under a sharp old woman's nose.
An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting landlord – a sharp old woman.
How intense is The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What The Ladykillers feels like
- Tone
- darkly comiccampypulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream The Ladykillers
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Is The Ladykillers for you?
Is The Ladykillers scary?
No. The Ladykillers is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Ladykillers gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Ladykillers sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Ladykillers OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Ladykillers have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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