Matchstick Men (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2003, Matchstick Men is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ridley Scott, running about 116 minutes. “Lie. Cheat. Steal. Rinse. Repeat.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A phobic con artist and his protege are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the con artist's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.
Who’s in it. Matchstick Men stars Nicolas Cage as Roy Waller, Sam Rockwell as Frank Mercer, Alison Lohman as Angela and Bruce Altman as Dr. Klein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Matchstick Men has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $65.6M 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 Matchstick Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matchstick Men tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Matchstick Men (2003)?
- In US, Matchstick Men 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 Matchstick Men worth watching?
- Matchstick Men holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Matchstick Men?
- Matchstick Men stars Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Alison Lohman, Bruce Altman and Bruce McGill.
- When was Matchstick Men released?
- Matchstick Men was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.