Small Time Crooks

2000, Comedy/Romance, 1h 35m

100 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Woody Allen rises from his recent slump with Small Time Crooks. A simple, funny movie, Crooks proves Allen still has the touch that made his name synonymous with off-beat comedy. Read critic reviews

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Small Time Crooks Photos

Ray Winkler (Woody Allen) tells May (Elaine May) about his latest get-rich-quick scheme.

Ray Winkler (Woody Allen) shows his wife Frenchy (Tracey Ullman) the spoils from his latest heist.

Nouveau riche Frenchy Winkler (Tracey Ullman) throws her first "society" dinner party where she meets David (Hugh Grant).

Woody Allen gives some direction to Hugh Grant on the set.

David (Hugh Grant, left) is appalled when Frenchy (Tracey Ullman) takes a phone call during a music recital.

Woody Allen wrote, directed and stars as Ray Winkler.

Ray (Woody Allen) and Frenchy (Tracey Ullman) Winkler entertain their guests at their first society dinner party since striking it rich.

Elaine May as May.

Frenchy (Tracey Ullman, left) and Ray Winkler (Woody Allen) are enjoying the good life since striking it rich.

Frenchy (Tracey Ullman) is enjoying her lessons in class and good taste from David (Hugh Grant).

(Left to right) Ray (Woody Allen), Denny (Michael Rapaport), Benny (Jon Lovitz) and Tommy (Tony Darrow) conspire to rob a bank.

At her cookie store, Frenchy Winkler (Tracey Ullman) nervously waits on a police officer (Brian Markinson) who has no idea what?s happening in the basement.

Hugh Grant as David.

Would-be bank robber Denny (Michael Rapaport) breaks through the floor only to discover they've been tunneling in the wrong direction.

Writer/director Woody Allen on the set of his latest comedy.

Ray Winkler (Woody Allen) tries to break into a safe to steal a priceless necklace.

Ray Winkler (Woody Allen) cases out a bank he plans to rob.

Tracey Ullman as Frenchy Winkler.

Ray Winkler (Woody Allen) tries to convince his wife Frenchy (Tracey Ullman) to go along with his plans to rob a bank.

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Movie Info

Woody Allen wrote, directed and stars in this romantic comedy that follows the misadventures of an ex-con dishwasher and his manicurist wife. Their get-rich-quick scheme to rob a bank leaves them rolling in dough... but not the kind they had in mind. Allen and award-winning comedic actress Tracey Ullman are paired as the husband and wife team who take a bite out of crime.

Rating:

PG (Language)
Genre:

Comedy, Romance
Original Language:

English
Director:

Woody Allen
Producer:

Jean Doumanian
Writer:

Woody Allen
Release Date (Theaters):

May 19, 2000 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Dec 19, 2000
Box Office (Gross USA):

$17.1M
Runtime:

1h 35m
Distributor:

DreamWorks SKG
Sound Mix:

Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio:

Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Woody Allen
Ray Winkler

Tracey Ullman
Francis 'Frenchy' Fox Winkler

Hugh Grant
David

Jon Lovitz
Benny

Elaine May
May

Michael Rapaport
Denny

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Critic Reviews for Small Time Crooks

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Full Review… David Ansen Newsweek

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Audience Reviews for Small Time Crooks

Mar 04, 2012

As preposterous as it is, Small Time Crooks is an effective, often hilarious, Woody Allen comedy. The script is full of witty dialogue, in classic Allen style, and keeps the film fresh with a number of plot twists. Good acting all around, with an especially good chemistry between Allen and Tracey Ulman. While it certainly doesn't have the most weighty themes like his dramatic works, it deals with its social commentary and ârags to richesâ? theme pretty effectively. Fast paced and consistently funny, itâ(TM)s definitely a worth seeing for Allen fans. 3.5/5 Stars

Jeffrey M Super Reviewer
May 08, 2011

Tolerable albeit forgettable Allen flick with enough laughs to keep the philistine's in check.

Jonny B Super Reviewer
Mar 19, 2010

Remotely funny, with several instances of pure comic genius, but mostly it's just a regular run of the mill Woody Allen movie, not the funniest, not the worst.

Liz < Super Reviewer
Jan 09, 2010

Amusing but uneven bank heist caper with Elaine May as its brightest spot

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