The Drop

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The Drop

R

2014

1h 47m

Crime

Drama

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Bob Saginowski (Tom Hardy) tends bar in his cousin's pub and looks the other way when local mobsters use the joint as a temporary bank. His simple life takes a complicated turn when he finds a battered puppy. He asks his neighbor, Nadia (Noomi Rapace), for help nursing it back to health, and a mutual attraction sparks between them. However, a robbery at the bar and the return of Nadia's abusive ex force Bob to face the truth about those he thinks he knows best -- including himself.

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Critics Consensus

There's no shortage of similarly themed crime dramas, but The Drop rises above the pack with a smartly written script and strong cast.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

Jun 18, 2016

'The Drop' reminds us of what Gandolfini always did well: providing support, heft, and color, in the tradition of our finest character actors.

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Antonia Quirke

Financial Times

Jan 5, 2015

The film is just three degrees off being brilliant yet is always creepingly moving, and I loved its lived-in squalor.

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David Edelstein

New York Magazine/Vulture

Jan 5, 2015

As a vehicle for those two actors, The Drop is gangbusters.

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Matt Oakes

Silver Screen Riot

2 days ago

A-

The archetypes fade away to reveal broken men and women. Cinematographer Nicolas Karakatsanis' tasteful shadows consume all at some point.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Apr 7, 2024

2/5

"The Drop" does have a sly ending in mind and at play, a great scene really, but it doesn't match or make up for the tedious lead-up.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Aug 17, 2022

4/5

It's a well-made film that may be small in cinematic stature but big in terms of smart and precise storytelling.

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Frans B

@FransB Sep 14, 2026

Cleverly written and brilliantly directed. Stellar cast all excels in character. Steady pace fits in perfectly with the storytelling and ambiance. Captivating and entertaining

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Badger W

@Badgerwalker Aug 30, 2026

Another outstanding performance from Hardy. Makes watching this (at times) slightly pedestrian movie an eminently more enjoyable and rewarding experience.

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Kaitlyn G

@RT90532123 Jun 12, 2026

This was the most slow paced movie I’ve ever seen in my life with horrible acting, and nothing exciting going on. For this to be called a suspense thriller is an insult to all thrillers. I found myself hoping that it would pick up the pace and it never did. The best part of this movie was the puppy. The rest of it was horrible. Save yourself the time from watching it.

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Tim R.

@CinemaAddict96 May 26, 2026

This movie was horrible.. I can’t believe it has an 88 rating.. The acting was terrible. A lot of scenes seemed almost useless. This movie had lots of potential but scene after scene I felt myself getting more and more disappointed. Also for a movie like this, where is all the action scenes at? None of the characters were anything special either, nothing drew you to them. I can’t get over the fact this has an 88 and it triggers me a lot of you are calling this a good film. The puppy was the best part of the movie and that was about it.

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Ronnie M

@spuncake Apr 18, 2026

It's rare seeing a movie this good. Great directing, Great cast, Great acting and plot.

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Friendly D

@JamesT519 Jan 10, 2026

A totally engrossing, brilliantly acted slow burner — rare to find a film these days that isn't dumbed down or predictable. The Drop is wholly believable, and every frame earns its place, but if your attention span doesn't stretch much beyond a soundbite, this probably isn't for you.

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Synopsis

Bob Saginowski (Tom Hardy) tends bar in his cousin's pub and looks the other way when local mobsters use the joint as a temporary bank. His simple life takes a complicated turn when he finds a battered puppy. He asks his neighbor, Nadia (Noomi Rapace), for help nursing it back to health, and a mutual attraction sparks between them. However, a robbery at the bar and the return of Nadia's abusive ex force Bob to face the truth about those he thinks he knows best -- including himself.

Director: Michaël R. Roskam
Producer: Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping
Screenwriter: Dennis Lehane
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Production Co: Chernin Entertainment
Rating: R (Some Strong Violence|Pervasive Language)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 12, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 23, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.7M
Runtime: 1h 47m

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