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Matchstick Men

2003·Movie·PG-13·116 min·7.0(1,988)

Lie. Cheat. Steal. Rinse. Repeat.

A phobic con artist and his protege are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the con artist's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.

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About Matchstick Men

Matchstick Men is a 2003 English-language comedy, drama and crime film directed by Ridley Scott. The cast is led by Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Alison Lohman. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex.

Matchstick Men was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, ImageMovers, and Scott Free Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 12, 2003, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $62 million, it went on to gross $66 million worldwide.

Director
Ridley Scott
Writers
Nicholas Griffin, Ted Griffin
Release date
September 12, 2003
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$62 million
Box office
$66 million
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures, ImageMovers, Scott Free Productions
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Matchstick Men cast & crew

Matchstick Men was directed by Ridley Scott and written by Nicholas Griffin and Ted Griffin.

The cast features Nicolas Cage as Roy Waller, Sam Rockwell as Frank Mercer, Alison Lohman as Angela, Bruce Altman as Dr. Klein, Bruce McGill as Chuck Frechette, and Jenny O'Hara as Mrs. Schaffer.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by John Mathieson, and it was produced by Ted Griffin and Sean Bailey.

Is Matchstick Men worth watching?

Matchstick Men holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,988 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, drama, and crime, Matchstick Men is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Matchstick Men

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Cast of Matchstick Men

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Roy Waller

Sam Rockwell

Sam Rockwell

Frank Mercer

Alison Lohman

Alison Lohman

Angela

Bruce Altman

Bruce Altman

Dr. Klein

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

Chuck Frechette

Jenny O'Hara

Jenny O'Hara

Mrs. Schaffer

Steve Eastin

Steve Eastin

Mr. Schaffer

Beth Grant

Beth Grant

Laundry Lady

Sheila Kelley

Sheila Kelley

Kathy

Fran Kranz

Fran Kranz

Slacker Boyfriend

Tim Kelleher

Tim Kelleher

Bishop

Nigel Gibbs

Nigel Gibbs

Holt

Matchstick Men — FAQs

Where can I watch Matchstick Men in United States?

Matchstick Men is streaming on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Matchstick Men on Kanopy?

Yes — Matchstick Men is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is Matchstick Men in?

Matchstick Men is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Matchstick Men?

Matchstick Men runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).

What is Matchstick Men rated?

Matchstick Men is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1,988 ratings.

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