Criminal Minds (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1998, Criminal Minds is an action and thriller film directed by Thomas Baumann, running about 95 minutes. “They can't get any lower... but they'll die trying.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Life on the food chain keeps sinking lower after a vicious, inept gang of psychopaths and misfits seriously bungles a high-stakes heist. Now the hapless ex-con who's left holding the bag finds himself the target of not only crooked cops, but also his fellow thieves, an efficient hit man and the scariest redneck clan this side of "Deliverance"!

Who’s in it. Criminal Minds stars John Saxon as Antonio DiPaolo Jr., Dino Tripodis as Plank McCall, Kip Ellwood as Henry and Kelvin Webb as Virgil, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Criminal Minds sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Criminal Minds page.

If you liked it. Fans of Criminal Minds tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Criminal Minds (1998)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Criminal Minds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Criminal Minds worth watching?
Criminal Minds holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Criminal Minds?
Criminal Minds stars John Saxon, Dino Tripodis, Kip Ellwood, Kelvin Webb and Tom Beck.
When was Criminal Minds released?
Criminal Minds was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.