The Bank (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2001, The Bank is a thriller and drama film directed by Robert Connolly, running about 104 minutes. “Power. Corruption. Revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Bank, a world ripe with avarice and corruption, where O'Reilly and his ilk can thrive and honest Aussie battlers lose everything. Enter Jim Doyle a maverick mathematician who has devised a formula to predict the fluctuations of the stock market. When he joins O'Reilly's fold, he must first prove his loyalty to the "greed is good" ethos. Which way will he go? What does he have to hide?
Who’s in it. The Bank stars David Wenham as Jim Doyle, Anthony LaPaglia as Simon O'Reily, Sibylla Budd as Michelle Roberts and Steve Rodgers as Wayne Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Bank has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bank page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bank tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bank (2001)?
- In AU, The Bank is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bank worth watching?
- The Bank holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bank?
- The Bank stars David Wenham, Anthony LaPaglia, Sibylla Budd, Steve Rodgers and Mitchell Butel.
- When was The Bank released?
- The Bank was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.