Film

Ocean's Thirteen

Name: Ocean's Thirteen
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Released: 2007
Cast: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Al Pacino, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle

Heist

Ocean's Thirteen is a heist film where Danny Ocean's crew plots revenge against a casino mogul who wronged one of their own. It's a machine built for pure entertainment: intricate cons, elegant setpieces, and a cast working in effortless sync. The plot is secondary to the pleasure of watching smart people execute a plan flawlessly. For anyone who loves ingenious schemes and witty ensemble chemistry.

TMDb rating

3.4

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