The Score (2001)
An aging thief plans one last gritty heist, but a young upstart makes every move suspenseful and uncertain.
An aging thief hopes to retire and live off his ill-gotten wealth when a young kid convinces him into doing one last heist.
How intense is The Score?
The Score is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Score feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Score
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Score for you?
Is The Score scary?
No. The Score is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Score gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Score sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Score OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Score?
The Score runs 2h 4m.
Where can I stream The Score?
The Score is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and YouTube (free).
Does The Score have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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