Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- breezy
- witty
- heightened
- casual movie night
- action movie marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an undemanding but formulaic heist spectacle, with likable performances and energetic set pieces undermined by implausible aviation logic and a thin script.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Cyrus Whitaker assembles thieves with distinct skills to steal gold bullion from an airborne transport.
The central robbery targets $500 million in gold being transported aboard an A380 passenger flight.
The crew's witty dialogue and chaotic aviation stunts create a buoyant, deliberately heightened heist experience.
Master thief Cyrus Whitaker must work with his former girlfriend, Interpol agent Abby Gladwell, on the robbery.
Films like Lift, and why
Ocean's Eleven
shared international heist structure, ensemble crew, comic banter, and heightened action spectacle
The Italian Job
shared airborne crime caper, charismatic thieves, and breezy action-comedy tone
Tower Heist
shared high-concept robbery, comic ensemble dynamics, and implausible but entertaining set pieces
Movie Details
- Director
- F. Gary Gray
- Release Date
- 2024-01-10
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (1510)
Cast
- Kevin Hart
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw
- Sam Worthington
- Vincent D'Onofrio
- Úrsula Corberó
- Jean Reno
- Billy Magnussen
- Kim Yun-jee
- Viveik Kalra
- Burn Gorman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Lift about?
- A charming thief and his unconventional crew attempt an audacious airborne gold robbery alongside the Interpol agent who once loved him.
- What is Lift like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lift as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Lift violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Lift as mild.
- What did critics think of Lift?
- Critics generally found the film an undemanding but formulaic heist spectacle, with likable performances and energetic set pieces undermined by implausible aviation logic and a thin script.
- Which films are like Lift?
- Films with a similar feel include Ocean's Eleven, The Italian Job, and Tower Heist.
- How long is Lift?
- Lift runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Lift?
- In United States, Lift streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
