Overview
A master thief assembles a team for the ultimate casino heist, aiming for a fortune that could change their lives forever.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- glamorous
- movie night
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as fast-paced, witty, star-studded, stylish popcorn entertainment, while acknowledging its relatively lightweight ambitions.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Danny Ocean assembles eleven specialists to infiltrate three Las Vegas casinos and extract $150 million from their shared vault.
George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and the ensemble give the robbery a relaxed, witty, highly charismatic register.
The Bellagio, Mirage, and MGM Grand provide glamorous casino spaces for Soderbergh's sleek, stylish caper.
Danny's plan is connected not only to the money but also to his desire to win back Tess from Terry Benedict.
Films like Ocean's Eleven, and why
The Italian Job
Shares a meticulously planned robbery, charismatic criminal ensemble, playful misdirection, and stylish entertainment.
The Thomas Crown Affair
Combines an elaborate casino-centered heist with witty teamwork, polished production, and crowd-pleasing caper energy.
The Sting
Features a slick, star-driven crime caper built around deception, specialized criminals, and fast-moving plans.
Logan Lucky
Shares a cool, urbane heist style, criminal camaraderie, and carefully engineered reversals.
Movie Details
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Release Date
- 2001-12-07
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (12939)
Cast
- George Clooney
- Brad Pitt
- Andy Garcia
- Matt Damon
- Julia Roberts
- Casey Affleck
- Scott Caan
- Don Cheadle
- Elliott Gould
- Eddie Jemison
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- YouTube TV, Starz Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ocean's Eleven about?
- A charismatic ex-con assembles an expert crew for an audacious Las Vegas casino heist complicated by old romantic loyalties.
- What is Ocean's Eleven like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ocean's Eleven as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ocean's Eleven violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ocean's Eleven.
- What did critics think of Ocean's Eleven?
- Critics broadly praised the film as fast-paced, witty, star-studded, stylish popcorn entertainment, while acknowledging its relatively lightweight ambitions.
- Which films are like Ocean's Eleven?
- Films with a similar feel include The Italian Job, The Thomas Crown Affair, The Sting, and Logan Lucky.
- How long is Ocean's Eleven?
- Ocean's Eleven runs 116 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ocean's Eleven?
- In United States, Ocean's Eleven streams on YouTube TV, Starz Apple TV channel.
