The Hot Rock

The Hot Rock (1972)

  • 63% of critics liked it
    (8 reviews)

  • 62% of users liked it
    (1,722 ratings)

Peter Yates directs the early '70s comedy caper The Hot Rock, based on the Donald Westlake novel and adapted for the screen by William Goldman. Robert Redford stars as John Archibald Dortmunder, a former jewel thief just released from prison. His brother-in-law, Andrew Kelp (George Segal), recruits… More

PG, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By
Peter Yates
Written By
William Goldman
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 26, 1972 Wide
On DVD
May 20, 2003
20th Century Fox

Critic Reviews

  • Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

    OK Redford caper flick directed by Peter Yates.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Ken S


    Afghanistan Banana Stand, See this movie! How was this not a hit? Robert Redford + George Segal + Zero Mostel + William Goldman + Peter Yates = a pretty fun movie.

  • AJ V


    A band of criminals played by some great 70s actors, go out to steal a diamond, with hilarious results. I enjoyed this movie, it's not very different from other movies like that, but it's fun.

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