The Score

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The Score

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2001

2h 3m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

Action

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Career thief Nick Wells (Robert De Niro) is about to mastermind a nearly impossible theft that will require his joining forces with a clever young accomplice (Edward Norton). The unlikely alliance, arranged by Nick's longtime friend and fence, Max (Marlon Brando), interrupts Nick's plan to retire from crime and settle down with his fiancée, Diane (Angela Bassett). Worse, it requires that Nick violate his most important rule: Always work alone.

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Critics Consensus

Though the movie treads familiar ground in the heist/caper genre, Robert DeNiro, Edward Norton, and Marlon Brando make the movie worth watching.

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Jamie Russell

BBC.com

Sep 17, 2001

4/5

Oz courts first-rate performances from each of his stars.

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Andrew Sarris

Observer

Jul 20, 2001

Manages to waste a prestigious cast on a tediously long-winded caper plot.

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Robert Koehler

Variety

Jul 18, 2001

Restoring the seductive style of the no-nonsense procedural heist movie to complete luster, this is the kind of pic that knows the difference between being masculine and being macho.

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Michael D. Reid

Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada)

Apr 30, 2024

3/5

[The cast] don't just plot to steal a priceless jeweled scepter... in this absorbing, standard-issue heist flick. They also steal as many scenes as director Frank oz and his screenwriters swipe ideas from other movies.

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

Apr 30, 2024

A

The best heist flick since The Usual Suspects, a perfect 10 of a movie that makes beautiful music out of the basics.

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John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews

Jan 30, 2011

C

Part of the fun is watching and listening to Brando parody his slurred speech

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Jacob W

@RT17896586 Oct 20, 2026

It’s fair to say that The Score is just another bank heist movie and you’re right. The formate has been tried and tested so many times with different ways to essentially tell the same story. However what makes this a very special movie are it’s three stars De Niro Norton and Brando. Who was clearly unwell during this film. If you watch this film just enjoy for that reason. I did. This is a masterclass and never to be repeated.

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Ed B

@EdLee Oct 6, 2026

The Score, stars three generational heavy hitters in Brandon, De Niro & Norton. Entertaining Heist movie.

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Denis B

@DenisB Sep 23, 2026

An easy to follow movie, right up my alley. I love heist movies

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Angelina S

@pittsyruns325 Apr 27, 2026

Great acting, great movie

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Jeepers C

@RT12312147 Feb 21, 2026

This movie is still in my Edward Norton collection. I watch every now and then. Robert Dinero co-stars as a theif who is partners with Norton's character. They both try to get the upper hand by stealing from each other in the final act. Who will come out on top?

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Matt L

@Mattliptak Feb 13, 2026

The Score is an underrated heist film with Robert De Niro and Edward Norton at their best—De Niro the seasoned pro, Norton the unpredictable wildcard. The story is tight, suspense builds well, and the final heist is smartly executed. Marlon Brando, in one of his last roles, is basically playing himself but still brings presence, and Angela Bassett adds solid support. Simple, smart, and very effective.

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Synopsis

Career thief Nick Wells (Robert De Niro) is about to mastermind a nearly impossible theft that will require his joining forces with a clever young accomplice (Edward Norton). The unlikely alliance, arranged by Nick's longtime friend and fence, Max (Marlon Brando), interrupts Nick's plan to retire from crime and settle down with his fiancée, Diane (Angela Bassett). Worse, it requires that Nick violate his most important rule: Always work alone.

Director: Frank Oz
Producer: Gary Foster, Lee Rich
Screenwriter: Kario Salem, Lem Dobbs, Scott Marshall Smith, Roland Pellegrino, Adam Platnick, Bernard Williams
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Horseshoe Bay Productions, Paramount Pictures, Eagle Point Production, Mandalay Pictures
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 13, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $71.1M
Runtime: 2h 3m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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