Ordinary Decent Criminal (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2000, Ordinary Decent Criminal is a comedy and thriller film directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan, running about 93 minutes. “Stealing Is The Best Revenge” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Michael Lynch is a notorious criminal with two wives and a flair for showmanship. He's also a huge embarrassment to the local police, who are determined to bring him down once and for all.

Who’s in it. Ordinary Decent Criminal stars Kevin Spacey as Michael Lynch, Linda Fiorentino as Christine Lynch, Peter Mullan as Stevie and Stephen Dillane as Noel Quigley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Ordinary Decent Criminal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ordinary Decent Criminal page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ordinary Decent Criminal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ordinary Decent Criminal (2000)?
In US, Ordinary Decent Criminal is available to 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 Ordinary Decent Criminal worth watching?
Ordinary Decent Criminal holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ordinary Decent Criminal?
Ordinary Decent Criminal stars Kevin Spacey, Linda Fiorentino, Peter Mullan, Stephen Dillane and Helen Baxendale.
When was Ordinary Decent Criminal released?
Ordinary Decent Criminal was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.