# Den of Thieves (2018)

> An abrasive Los Angeles sheriff and a disciplined robbery crew collide in a high-risk Federal Reserve heist where tactical skill and personal loyalties are equally dangerous.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248459

## Facts

- Runtime: 140 min
- Genres: Crime, Thriller, Action
- Director: Christian Gudegast
- Cast: Gerard Butler, Pablo Schreiber, O'Shea Jackson Jr., 50 Cent, Meadow Williams, Maurice Compte, Brian Van Holt, Evan Jones
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1259528/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: gritty, tense, confrontational, action movie night, crime thriller marathon

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