The Hot Rock (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1972, The Hot Rock is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Peter Yates, running about 101 minutes. “How many times does it take to steal the same diamond?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it...
Who’s in it. The Hot Rock stars Robert Redford as John Dortmunder, George Segal as Andrew Kelp, Ron Leibman as Stanley Murch and Paul Sand as Alan Greenburg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Hot Rock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hot Rock page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hot Rock 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 The Hot Rock (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hot Rock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hot Rock worth watching?
- The Hot Rock holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hot Rock?
- The Hot Rock stars Robert Redford, George Segal, Ron Leibman, Paul Sand and Moses Gunn.
- When was The Hot Rock released?
- The Hot Rock was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.