

Matchstick Men
“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.
Where to watch Matchstick Men in United States
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Where is Matchstick Men streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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
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
Roy Waller

Sam Rockwell
Frank Mercer

Alison Lohman
Angela

Bruce Altman
Dr. Klein

Bruce McGill
Chuck Frechette

Jenny O'Hara
Mrs. Schaffer

Steve Eastin
Mr. Schaffer

Beth Grant
Laundry Lady

Sheila Kelley
Kathy

Fran Kranz
Slacker Boyfriend

Tim Kelleher
Bishop

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.











