Evolution of a Criminal (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2014, Evolution of a Criminal is a documentary film directed by Darius Clark Monroe, running about 81 minutes. “How does a 16 year-old evolve into a bank robber?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1997, 17-year old Darius Clark Monroe robbed a bank and went to prison for it; then he went to NYU film school and made this movie about his life. The movie presents itself as an act of atonement, and an attempt by Monroe to understand himself and the social forces that drove him to a life of crime. Executive produced by Spike Lee, who was one of Monroe's professors at NYU.
Who’s in it. Evolution of a Criminal stars Vladimi Versailles as Pierre, Vladimir Versailles as Pierre and Dante E. Clark as Darius.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Evolution of a Criminal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evolution of a Criminal page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evolution of a Criminal (2014)?
- In US, Evolution of a Criminal is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Evolution of a Criminal worth watching?
- Evolution of a Criminal holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Evolution of a Criminal?
- Evolution of a Criminal stars Vladimi Versailles, Vladimir Versailles and Dante E. Clark.
- When was Evolution of a Criminal released?
- Evolution of a Criminal was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.