Synopsis
In 1960s London, an elderly janitor convinces a glass-ceiling constrained executive to help him steal a handful of diamonds from their employer, the London Diamond Corporation.
Scores
Overall Score
60.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
61.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
61.9%
Review Aggregate
58.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 54% of 89 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, historical, character-driven. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plothistoricalcharacter-drivensuspensefullightheartedchristmasfamily-friendlycoming of agepsychologicalfunny
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demi Moore | 2008 | $1,627,000 | $2,371,000 | (est) |
| Michael Caine | 2008 | $1,002,000 | $1,460,000 | (est) |
| Lambert Wilson | 2008 | $754,000 | $1,099,000 | (est) |
| Joss Ackland | 2008 | $617,000 | $898,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score56.0
RT critic review count95
Rotten Tomatoes audience score55.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes27,750
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $1,200,234 | $1,748,785 |
| International | 2008 | $5,619,353 | $8,187,603 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $6,819,587 | $9,936,388 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $2,847,858 | $4,149,434 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $1,034,000 | $1,506,576 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $369,000 | $537,647 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $8,573,000 | $12,491,175 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $17,764,000 | $25,882,799 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $480,094 | $699,514 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $31,067,952 | $45,267,144 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $20,000,000 | $29,140,732 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $3,450,000 (est) | $5,026,776 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $1,243,000 | $1,811,097 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $2,018,000 | $2,940,300 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $4,000,000 | $5,828,146 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $30,711,000 | $44,747,052 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $356,952 | $520,092 |
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