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Deadfall

Deadfall

Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2012

A thriller that follows two siblings who decide to fend for themselves in the wake of a botched casino heist, and their unlikely reunion during another family's Thanksgiving celebration.

Movie details

Deadfall

“You can't escape your past.”

2012 Crime · Drama · Thriller 1h 35m

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

Community rating

A thriller that follows two siblings who decide to fend for themselves in the wake of a botched casino heist, and their unlikely reunion during another family's Thanksgiving celebration.

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 Deadfall?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Stefan Ruzowitzky

Written by

Zach Dean

Eric Bana

Eric Bana

Addison

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde

Liza

Charlie Hunnam

Charlie Hunnam

Jay

Kate Mara

Kate Mara

Hanna

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Chet

Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek

June

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Becker

Court is in session

Put Deadfall on trial.

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

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.