
Arbitrage
2012, Drama/Mystery and thriller, 1h 40m
169 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Arbitrage is both a tense thriller and a penetrating character study, elevated by the strength of a typically assured performance from Richard Gere. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Robert Miller
Det. Michael Bryer
Ellen Miller
Brooke Miller
Emma
Reina
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Critic Reviews for Arbitrage
All Critics (169) | Top Critics (54) | Fresh (148) | Rotten (21)
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So slyly and craftily entertaining even though it probably doesn't bear close scrutiny, I didn't much care. It wasn't epic. It didn't ask me to ponder the meaning of life. And it's good.
September 4, 2018 | Full Review… -
Pleasing twists and moral dilemmas abound.
September 5, 2017 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Really, it could use some nip/tuck on the screenplay, but the players are decent and the movie looks opulent enough.
April 13, 2016 | Full Review… -
We are persuaded to root for Miller, even when he is betraying the people he loves best. You'll feel dirty, and well you should after a few hours in this company.
March 1, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Arbitrage is a slick, intelligent psychological thriller that works to connect public and private immorality.
March 1, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
An old-fashioned treat.
February 28, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Arbitrage
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Aug 14, 2013'Arbitrage' has Nicholas Jarecki painting a most unflattering portrait of Wall Street and its tycoons; the closing scene has the protagonist -- a fraudulent hedge fund magnate -- literally getting away with murder. While it would be unkind (and mostly wrong) to assume that the film relies solely on the magnetic performance of Richard Gere, it's quite accurate to say that it wouldn't be the same without him. 'Arbitrage' works for the legal thriller that it is, but it's Gere that keeps us enthralled in the action.Stephen E Super Reviewer
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Aug 14, 2013Good movie headed by an excellent performance from Richard Gere as this man who's struggling to keep up the appearance he's built up over the years. I think Richard does a great job as this man who's navigating every avenue available to him, whether morally correct or not, to make sure that the level of the fraud he has perpetrated be kept secret so as to not ruin his family. Richard Gere is great but, somehow, the movie isn't. I can't exactly put my finger on why the movie isn't as great as Gere is. Maybe it's the story feels a little detached, I am not really that invested in much of what the movie is offering. Not that I didn't care, but I had problems with the story. It does have its plot holes, but a lot of great movies have plot holes so that's not really a problem as long as the storytelling is dramatically effective. I think it's the fact that everything that happens that's not directly related to Robert, then again almost everything in a way connects back to him, feels uninspired. For example, whenever there's a long stretch of time when Gere is not around, that's when the movie sort of loses its momentum. And that's a problem. Thankfully, Gere delivers a confident and charismatic performance. And the character is great, it's a strong character study. It's just a shame that the 'sub-plots', if you will, are so uninspired because it does drag the movie down and makes it only slightly worse than I was expecting. Still this is a good movie, one that has its problems but Richard Gere makes the movie worth sitting through.Jesse O Super Reviewer
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Mar 05, 2013Well done movie about how horrible things can get when people let money motivate their actions. Tense, and unnerving. Richard Gere is fantastic, as usual. Not the fastest paced film, but not at all boring..Cynthia S Super Reviewer
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Jan 27, 2013Interesting suspense thriller. Reminds me of 'Perfect Murder'. Gere plays a hedge fund magnate who is desparately trying to sell his business before fraud is discovered. He is involved in an affair and hit and run, which adds to his unravelling world. Good cast and storyline.Candy R Super Reviewer
Arbitrage Quotes
Jimmy Grant: | You think money's going to fix this? |
Robert Miller: | What else is there? |
Robert Miller: | So you're going to open an Applebees in Virginia. |
Robert Miller: | You're not my partner, you work for me! Everybody works for me! |
Robert Miller: | What's an Applebees? |
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