Inside Man (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2006, Inside Man is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Spike Lee, running about 129 minutes. “It looked like the perfect bank robbery. But you can’t judge a crime by its cover.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an armed, masked gang enter a Manhattan bank, lock the doors and take hostages, the detective assigned to effect their release enters negotiations preoccupied with corruption charges he is facing.
Who’s in it. Inside Man stars Denzel Washington as Detective Keith Frazier, Clive Owen as Dalton Russell, Jodie Foster as Madeleine White and Christopher Plummer as Arthur Case, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Inside Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $186M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Inside Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Inside Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Inside Man (2006)?
- In US, Inside Man is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Inside Man worth watching?
- Inside Man holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Inside Man?
- Inside Man stars Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Christopher Plummer and Willem Dafoe.
- When was Inside Man released?
- Inside Man was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.