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Out of Sight streaming

1998 Movie United States Drama, Romance, Comedy, Crime 122 min 12
By: Steven Soderbergh With: Joe Hess, Jim Robinson, Catherine Keener, Joe Coyle, Philip Perlman

A career bank robber busts out of jail (Clooney) with the help of his buddy (Rhames) and kidnaps a US Marshal (Lopez) in the process. When the two cons head for Detroit to pull off their final big scam, the Marshal is put on their case but she finds she is attracted to one of them and has second thoughts about bringing them in.

Filmium rating
70%

Mood

Entertaining
Humorous
Romantic
Sexy
Thrilling
Witty

Cast & Crew

Steven Soderbergh
Elmore Leonard
Scott Frank
Manny Suárez
Michael Keaton
Connie Sawyer
Pati Lauren
Dennis Farina
George Clooney
Mike Malone
Don Cheadle
Deborah Smith Ford
Joe Coyle
Joe Hess
Donna Frenzel
Wayne V. Johnson
Stephen M. Horn
Nancy Allen
James Black
Albert Brooks
Steve Zahn
Viola Davis
Joe Chrest
Isaiah Washington
Scott Allen
Ronnie Stutes
Oscar A. Diaz
Chic Daniel
Keith Hudson
Keith Loneker
Susan Hatfield
Philip Perlman
Jim Robinson
Jennifer Lopez
Thelma Gutiérrez
Catherine Keener
Sandra Ives
Ving Rhames
Sherrie Peterson
Paul Soileau
Wayne Péré
Jennifer Dorogi
Mark Brown
Luis Guzmán
Paul Calderon
Betsy Monroe
Wendell B. Harris Jr.
Samuel L. Jackson

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Flashback
Flashbacks
Freeze Frame
Freeze Frames
Stylized
Stylized Editing
Voice-Over

Narrative Structure

Complex
Intertwined
Intertwined Timelines
Non-Linear
Nonlinear

Pace

Energetic
Fast-Paced
Quick
Snappy
Tight Editing

Runtime

Around 2 Hours
Longer Runtime

Soundtrack

Cool Jazz
Cool Soundtrack
Jazzy Score
Stylish Score

Style

Clever
Contemporary
Crime Comedy
Slick
Slick Cinematography
Stylish
Stylized

Time-Period

1990S

Central Conflict

Diamond Heist
Escape And Pursuit
Law Vs. Crime
Moral Ambiguity
Pursuit
Romance Vs. Crime
Romantic Tension

Characters

Bank Robber
Criminal Crew
Federal Marshal
U.S. Marshal

Ending

Ambiguous
Bittersweet
Open-Ended
Romantic Resolution

Historical Context

1990S
1990S Crime Films

Key Plot Points

Climactic Shootout
Diamond Discovery
Diamond Heist
Prison Break
Prison Escape
Romantic Encounter

Plot

Bank Heist
Escape
Fugitive Chase
Fugitive Escape
Heist
Romantic Chase
Romantic Tension

Setting

Detroit
Miami
Prison

Shooting Location

Detroit
Miami

Theme

Escape And Freedom
Love And Law
Moral Ambiguity
Romance Amidst Crime

Genre

Comedy
Crime
Romance
Thriller

Audiences

Adults
Crime Enthusiasts
Crime Fans
Crime Genre Fans
Romance Enthusiasts
Romantic Comedy Fans

Titles

Out Of Sight

Awards

Academy Nominations
Critics' Awards
Edgar Award
Oscar Nominations

Box Office Success

Financially Successful
Moderate Hit
Moderate Success

Critical Reception

High Ratings
Positive Reviews
Praise For Clooney And Lopez
Praised Performances

Popularity

Cult Classic
Fan Favorite

Ratings

85 Metacritic
94% Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

Award Nominations
Critical Acclaim
Cult Following

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1998
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