Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- warm
- nostalgic
- crime movie night
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the crime caper engaging and warmly nostalgic, especially because of its likable leads, despite uneven execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film is described by critics as suffused in a warmly nostalgic glow while following robberies and mob retaliation.
Tommy Uva and Rosie operate as a couple while robbing mafia social clubs and facing joint danger.
The couple's robbery uncovers a score far larger than anticipated, drawing both mob and FBI pursuit.
Tommy's increasingly bold robberies provoke escalating retaliation from organized crime and law enforcement.
Films like Rob the Mob, and why
The Big Lebowski
Shares a warm, character-centered crime caper tone, romantic partnership, and clashes with organized crime.
True Romance
Combines crime, romance, offbeat humor, and protagonists whose impulsive schemes attract dangerous attention.
The Brothers Bloom
Shares a nostalgic urban crime atmosphere, likable small-time criminals, and escalating pressure from organized crime.
Movie Details
- Director
- Raymond De Felitta
- Release Date
- 2014-03-21
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (266)
Cast
- Michael Pitt
- Nina Arianda
- Andy Garcia
- Ray Romano
- Griffin Dunne
- Michael Rispoli
- Yul Vazquez
- Frank Whaley
- Samira Wiley
- Brian Tarantina
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Rob the Mob about?
- A Queens couple’s daring robberies of mafia social clubs turn a small-time crime spree into a dangerous collision with the mob and the FBI.
- What is Rob the Mob like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rob the Mob as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Rob the Mob violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Rob the Mob as moderate.
- What did critics think of Rob the Mob?
- Critics broadly found the crime caper engaging and warmly nostalgic, especially because of its likable leads, despite uneven execution.
- Which films are like Rob the Mob?
- Films with a similar feel include The Big Lebowski, True Romance, and The Brothers Bloom.
- How long is Rob the Mob?
- Rob the Mob runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rob the Mob?
- In United States, Rob the Mob streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
