The Ladykillers (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2004, The Ladykillers is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Joel Coen, running about 104 minutes. “The greatest criminal minds of all time have finally met their match.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Ladykillers stars Tom Hanks as Professor G.H. Dorr, Irma P. Hall as Marva Munson, Marlon Wayans as Gawain MacSam and J.K. Simmons as Garth Pancake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Ladykillers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $76.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ladykillers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ladykillers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ladykillers (2004)?
- In US, The Ladykillers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ladykillers worth watching?
- The Ladykillers holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ladykillers?
- The Ladykillers stars Tom Hanks, Irma P. Hall, Marlon Wayans, J.K. Simmons and Tzi Ma.
- When was The Ladykillers released?
- The Ladykillers was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.