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The Lookout (2007)

โ€œWhoever has the money has the power.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 737 votes 1h 39m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#108 of 208 films from 2007 #1146 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Scott Frank ยท Written by Scott Frank

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Overview

Chris is a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank, where he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist.

Cast

Joseph Gordon-Levittas Chris Pratt
Jeff Danielsas Lewis
Matthew Goodeas Gary Spargo
Isla Fisheras Luvlee
Carla Guginoas Janet
Bruce McGillas Robert Pratt
Alberta Watsonas Barbara Pratt
Aaron Bergas Cork
Morgan Kellyas Marty
Greg Dunhamas Bone
Alex Borsteinas Mrs. Lange
Sergio Di Zioas Deputy Ted
David Hubandas Mr. Tuttle
Tinsel Koreyas Maura

Facts

Release dateMarch 9, 2007
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) โ€” about the same as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$16,000,000
Box office$5,367,030 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0427470

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Questions

How long is The Lookout?
The Lookout runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is The Lookout worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 737 votes, which places it #108 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 49%) and #1146 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Lookout?
The Lookout was directed by Scott Frank. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014).
Who stars in The Lookout?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Chris Pratt; Jeff Daniels as Lewis; Matthew Goode as Gary Spargo; Isla Fisher as Luvlee; Carla Gugino as Janet; Bruce McGill as Robert Pratt.
What is The Lookout rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Lookout?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/44511.

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