Emily
Aubrey Plaza
Emily
Emily the Criminal
“High risks come with even higher rewards.”
6.7
2022
1h 37m
CrimeDramaThriller
Director: John Patton Ford
Overview
Desperate for income, Emily takes a shady gig buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a charismatic middleman named Youcef. Seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills, they hatch a plan to take their business to the next level.
Trailer
Trailer Official
Cast
Youcef
Theo Rossi
Youcef
Liz
Megalyn Echikunwoke
Liz
Alice
Gina Gershon
Alice
Khalil
Jonathan Avigdori
Khalil
Javier
Bernardo Badillo
Javier
Chip
Craig Stark
Chip
Office Manager
John Billingsley
Office Manager
Secretary
Kim Yarbrough
Secretary
Bank Boss
Kara Luiz
Bank Boss
Becca
Janice Sonia Lee
Becca
Mike
Wesley Han
Mike
Reviews
Manuel São Bento
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/other-films-watched-spoiler-free-review-sundance/#emily "Emily the Criminal boasts two phenomenal performances from Aubrey Plaza and Theo Rossi, but its by-the-numbers crime-thriller narrative lacks sufficiently creative ideas to make it more than just an average viewing. The actress proves her immense talent once again, but it's actually the actor who surprises in a more grounded role that breaks many stereotypes related to this particular type of character. A good ending may leave the audience with an opinion more positive than what the film warrants, but it's admittedly entertaining and interesting enough... for a home release." Rating: C
Read full reviewNathan
Emily the Criminal is a brilliant look at the stakes a person will go to in order to dig themselves out of crippling student debt. I had a really good time with the film, Aubrey Plaza is fantastic as the lead, she carried this movie and made it an absolute treat to watch. The story hits on a lot of elements that the resonant with millennials while exploring them in a way that feels genuine. The plot is pretty good, although the main story points are almost all revealed in the trailers, which was a bit disappointing. There were times where I was having a hard time believing she could continue to get away with all the illegal activity she was getting up to without even raising suspicion, but I was able to turn my mind off and still have a solid experience. **Score:** _75%_ **Verdict:** _Good_ **Theater Verdict:** _See It_
Read full reviewThe Movie Mob
**Emily the Criminal's intriguing story and committed performance from Aubrey Plaza brought great high notes, but slow sections and a sad conclusion added some low notes.** Emily the Criminal chronicles a woman's impossible struggle to find work and survive with the insurmountable burden of her criminal record standing in the way. Eventually, honest employment seems impossible, so she turns to a more lucrative but more illegal method of income. Her path to success in the credit card fraud racket was interesting, with all the dangers of her new work and the pressure of avoiding getting caught. Unfortunately, the plot's pacing ebbed and flowed between long sections of an engaging and exciting story and long sections of slower, less interesting content. The title's meaning transformed as the movie progressed and the characters developed, but the final moments just saddened me. The character growth came at the expense of others and kept me from being able to cheer for where everything ended.
Read full review Movies
Similar Movies
More movies you might want to watch next.
4.4
30 Days Until I'm Famous
2004 Movie
6.4
Havoc
2025 Movie
6.7
Murder by Contract
1958 Movie
6.5
Inside Furioza
2025 Movie
7.0
Targets
1968 Movie
6.0
Ataru: The First Love & The Last Kill
2013 Movie
6.2
Executive Protection
2001 Movie
6.1
The Third Wave
2003 Movie
6.7
The Method
2005 Movie
6.2
The Boys Next Door
1986 Movie
7.4
BAKA's Identity
2025 Movie
6.3
Always Outnumbered
1998 Movie