The Opportunists (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2000, The Opportunists is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by Myles Connell, running about 90 minutes. “When crime is all you know, you've got to take what you can.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vic is a struggling auto mechanic with a safe-cracking past and a lot of debt. His girlfriend runs a bar and offers to loan him the money she's saved for remodeling, but Vic is reluctant to take it. When a long-lost cousin from Ireland shows up on his doorstep, the two team up for one last heist.
Who’s in it. The Opportunists stars Christopher Walken as Vic Kelly, Peter McDonald as Michael Lawler, Anne Pitoniak as Aunt Dee and Kate Burton as Rest Home Sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Opportunists has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Opportunists page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Opportunists tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Opportunists (2000)?
- In US, The Opportunists is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Opportunists worth watching?
- The Opportunists holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Opportunists?
- The Opportunists stars Christopher Walken, Peter McDonald, Anne Pitoniak, Kate Burton and Vera Farmiga.
- When was The Opportunists released?
- The Opportunists was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.