Layer Cake (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2004, Layer Cake is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Matthew Vaughn, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. When a seemingly straight-forward drug deal goes awry, XXXX has to break his die-hard rules and turn up the heat, not only to outwit the old regime and come out on top, but to save his own skin...
Who’s in it. Layer Cake stars Daniel Craig as XXXX, Tom Hardy as Clarkie, Colm Meaney as Gene and George Harris as Morty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Layer Cake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.9M at the box office.
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 Layer Cake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Layer Cake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Layer Cake (2004)?
- In US, Layer Cake 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 Layer Cake worth watching?
- Layer Cake holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Layer Cake?
- Layer Cake stars Daniel Craig, Tom Hardy, Colm Meaney, George Harris and Sally Hawkins.
- When was Layer Cake released?
- Layer Cake was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.