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The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)

The Thomas Crown Affair is a stylish heist movie where a wealthy businessman, Thomas Crown, masterminds an art theft, only to find himself matched in wits by an equally clever insurance investigator, Catherine Banning. The plot weaves through a cat-and-mouse game between the two, blending romance, suspense, and intrigue. Crown’s sophisticated world, filled with high-stakes art and high society, becomes the battleground for this intellectual duel, pushing both characters to their limits in a game that blurs the lines between love and deception.

Length: 1h 53m
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
This Title is: Suspenseful, Romantic, Intriguing

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Trailer

Cast

  • Pierce Brosnan as Thomas Crown
  • Rene Russo as Catherine Banning
  • Dennis Leary as Detective Michael McCann

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: R (for some sexuality and language)

Viewers might find some scenes suggestive and language that might be inappropriate for younger audiences.

Trivia

  • The movie is a remake of the 1968 movie of the same name, starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway.
  • Faye Dunaway, who played the lead in the original movie, has a role in this remake as Crown’s therapist.
  • Real artwork from the Museum of Modern Art in New York was replicated to avoid any potential damage to the originals.

Our Review

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The Thomas Crown Affair is celebrated for its sophisticated blend of romance and heist elements, presenting a suave and intelligent lead in Pierce Brosnan’s Thomas Crown. Critics and audiences alike have praised Brosnan and Russo’s chemistry, which elevates the cat-and-mouse dynamic to a captivating dance of intellect and allure. While some critics point out the movie’s occasional style-over-substance approach, the overall reception lauds the film for its engaging plot, stylish execution, and the compelling performances of its leads. Its blend of sharp wit, romantic tension, and artful deception makes it a memorable entry in the genre.

Critic Scores

The Thomas Crown Affair has received a Great Review by the critics.

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