Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- glamorous
- girls night
- comfort viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film slick, charming, and entertaining, with appealing ensemble chemistry and style compensating for a comparatively thin and underpowered narrative.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Debbie recruits Lou, Rose, Amita, Nine Ball, Constance, and Tammy for the Cartier necklace theft.
The target is the $150 million Toussaint necklace, which must be stolen during the Met Gala.
Famous actress Daphne Kluger becomes the unwitting wearer of the necklace at New York's high-profile gala.
The group includes a hacker, jewelry maker, pickpocket, fashion designer, and fence alongside Debbie and Lou.
Films like Ocean's Eight, and why
Ocean's Eleven
Shares a stylish, comic ensemble heist structure, charismatic team dynamics, and playful criminal ingenuity.
The Heat
Combines a female-led crime caper with brisk comedy, action set pieces, and strong buddy chemistry.
The Spy Who Dumped Me
Features a polished female ensemble, comic espionage energy, and glamorous international criminal schemes.
The Thomas Crown Affair
Uses fashion, celebrity culture, and an elaborately coordinated theft as the setting for a lighthearted crime comedy.
Movie Details
- Director
- Gary Ross
- Release Date
- 2018-06-07
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (9010)
Cast
- Sandra Bullock
- Cate Blanchett
- Anne Hathaway
- Mindy Kaling
- Sarah Paulson
- Awkwafina
- Rihanna
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Richard Armitage
- James Corden
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, 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 Eight about?
- A charismatic ex-con assembles an all-woman crew to steal a priceless Cartier necklace from New York’s most glamorous gala.
- What is Ocean's Eight like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ocean's Eight as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ocean's Eight violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ocean's Eight.
- What did critics think of Ocean's Eight?
- Critics broadly found the film slick, charming, and entertaining, with appealing ensemble chemistry and style compensating for a comparatively thin and underpowered narrative.
- Which films are like Ocean's Eight?
- Films with a similar feel include Ocean's Eleven, The Heat, The Spy Who Dumped Me, and The Thomas Crown Affair.
- How long is Ocean's Eight?
- Ocean's Eight runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ocean's Eight?
- In United States, Ocean's Eight streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
