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Triple 9

Triple 9

Action · Crime · Adventure · 2016

A gang of criminals and corrupt cops plan the murder of a police officer in order to pull off their biggest heist yet across town.

Movie details

Triple 9

“The Code on the Street is Never Black & White”

2016 Action · Crime · Adventure 1h 55m

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

Community rating

A gang of criminals and corrupt cops plan the murder of a police officer in order to pull off their biggest heist yet across town.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Triple 9?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

John Hillcoat

Written by

Matt Cook

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck

Chris Allen

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Michael Atwood

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Marcus Belmont

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet

Irina Vlaslov

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Sergeant Detective Jeffrey Allen

Aaron Paul

Aaron Paul

Gabe Welch

Clifton Collins Jr.

Clifton Collins Jr.

Jorge Rodriguez

Court is in session

Put Triple 9 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.