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- hunterpr1September 1, 2026The Coen Brothers love to point out that the universe is random and the consequences are either cruel, hilarious, or both. In this context the straightforward morality of The Ladykillers sticks out like a sore thumb. It was not at all like I expected but I think that may be part of the point. If you make it your place to remind people that they can't ever really know what's coming, then at some point a perfect morality play isn't simple and instead becomes meta commentary. Their larger point is driven home by the fact that the pieces fit with the precision of a toddler's shape sorter; the coincidence and simplicity are exaggerated to the point of ridiculousness which practically has the Coen Brothers winking into the camera saying "you know *this* isn't how the world works". So this is one of the Coens' most unique works which makes it enjoyable in its own right. That being said, I like their standard fare. I prefer that they stick to their old reliable unpredictable ways.
- Eric OldenburgMarch 18, 2026I love this movie. It's quirky and very fun. Love how it ends!
- Morphentropic SkelSeptember 5, 2025Tom Hanks <3
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The Ladykillers was released on March 26, 2004.
The Ladykillers was directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen.
The Ladykillers has a runtime of 1h 44m.
The Ladykillers was produced by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Tom Jacobson, Barry Josephson, Barry Sonnenfeld.
A remake of the 1955 comedy, the story revolves around a Southern professor who puts together a group of thieves to rob a casino. They rent a room in an old woman's house, but soon she discovers the plot and they must kill her, a task that is more difficult than it seems.
The key characters in The Ladykillers are Professor G.H. Dorr (Tom Hanks), Marva Munson (Irma P. Hall), Gawain MacSam (Marlon Wayans).
The Ladykillers is rated R.
The Ladykillers is a Comedy, Crime, Thriller film.
The Ladykillers has an audience rating of 4.3 out of 10.
The Ladykillers had a budget of $35M.
The Ladykillers has made $76.7M at the box office.