Criminal (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.2

Criminal poster

Released in 2004, Criminal is an action, comedy and thriller film directed by Gregory Jacobs, running about 87 minutes. “Ever get the feeling you're being played?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Needing a new partner capable of intricate cons, Richard Gaddis, recruits Rodrigo, a crook with a perfect poker face. The two plan a big-time scam: selling a fake Silver Certificate to currency collector William Hannigan. Rodrigo distrusts his new associate, but needs money to help out his ill father. The situation becomes more complicated when Rodrigo falls for Gaddis' sister, Valerie, drawing another player into the game.

Who’s in it. Criminal stars John C. Reilly as Richard Gaddis, Diego Luna as Rodrigo, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Valerie and Peter Mullan as William Hannigan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, 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 Criminal page.

If you liked it. Fans of Criminal 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 Criminal (2004)?
In US, 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 Criminal worth watching?
Criminal holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Criminal?
Criminal stars John C. Reilly, Diego Luna, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Mullan and Zitto Kazann.
When was Criminal released?
Criminal was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.