Overview
A high-stakes heist in Italy unfolds with a twist of humor and thrilling escapades.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- irreverent
- energetic
- classic movie night
- car chase marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly regard it as a highly entertaining, stylish British caper elevated by Michael Caine, Noël Coward, period atmosphere, and its celebrated car chase, despite a thin plot and uneven pacing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Charlie Croker's plan depends on three Mini Coopers, Jaguars, a bus, and a traffic-stopping operation to seize and transport the gold.
The film's humor, wardrobe, London atmosphere, and confident British criminal personas make 1960s Britain part of its appeal.
The climactic bus-and-car escape, especially the gold-laden coach balanced over a cliff, defines the film's visual and suspenseful signature.
Michael Caine's Charlie Croker, Noël Coward's Mr. Bridger, and the eccentric supporting criminals turn the robbery into a playful ensemble spectacle.
Films like The Italian Job, and why
The League of Gentlemen
shares a witty british crime-caper tone, charismatic thief protagonist, elaborate robbery mechanics, and stylish period energy
The Italian Job
shares an ensemble heist structure, comic criminal personalities, escalating complications, and strong car-centered action
The Great Muppet Caper
shares a playful crime-comedy approach, flamboyant thieves, intricate planning, and energetic chase sequences
A Fish Called Wanda
shares british caper humor, criminal teamwork, audacious theft, and an iconic vehicle-driven climax
Movie Details
- Director
- Peter Collinson
- Release Date
- 1969-06-02
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (900)
Cast
- Michael Caine
- Noël Coward
- Benny Hill
- Margaret Blye
- Raf Vallone
- Tony Beckley
- Rossano Brazzi
- Irene Handl
- John Le Mesurier
- Fred Emney
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- MGM Plus
- Rent
- JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 The Italian Job about?
- A swaggering British master thief orchestrates a traffic-gridlocking gold robbery across Turin with a fleet of nimble cars and an eccentric crew.
- What is The Italian Job like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Italian Job as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Italian Job violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Italian Job.
- What did critics think of The Italian Job?
- Critics broadly regard it as a highly entertaining, stylish British caper elevated by Michael Caine, Noël Coward, period atmosphere, and its celebrated car chase, despite a thin plot and uneven pacing.
- Which films are like The Italian Job?
- Films with a similar feel include The League of Gentlemen, The Italian Job, The Great Muppet Caper, and A Fish Called Wanda.
- How long is The Italian Job?
- The Italian Job runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Italian Job?
- In United States, The Italian Job streams on MGM Plus.
