Emily the Criminal (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2022, Emily the Criminal is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Patton Ford, running about 97 minutes. “High risks come with even higher rewards.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Desperate for income, Emily takes a shady gig buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a charismatic middleman named Youcef. Seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills, they hatch a plan to take their business to the next level.
Who’s in it. Emily the Criminal stars Aubrey Plaza as Emily, Megalyn Echikunwoke as Liz, Gina Gershon as Alice and Jonathan Avigdori as Khalil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Emily the Criminal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Emily the Criminal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emily the Criminal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emily the Criminal (2022)?
- In US, Emily the Criminal 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 Emily the Criminal worth watching?
- Emily the Criminal holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emily the Criminal?
- Emily the Criminal stars Aubrey Plaza, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Gina Gershon, Jonathan Avigdori and Theo Rossi.
- When was Emily the Criminal released?
- Emily the Criminal was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.