
High risks come with even higher rewards.
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.
- 6.7
- 2022
- Released
- 1h 37m

Aubrey Plaza
Emily
Theo Rossi
Youcef
Megalyn Echikunwoke
Liz
Gina Gershon
Alice
Jonathan Avigdori
Khalil
Bernardo Badillo
Javier
Craig Stark
Chip
Brandon Sklenar
Brent
John Billingsley
Office Manager
Kim Yarbrough
Secretary
Kara Luiz
Bank Boss
Janice Sonia Lee
Becca
Wesley Han
Mike
Wyatt Barrios
Javier's Son
Ben Rodgers
Jason
Ricarlo Flanagan
Mike
Amje Elharden
Robert
Victor Manso
Young Guy in Baseball Hat
Lamar Usher
Lamar
Roman Arabia
Security Guard
Roman Mitichyan
Armen
Jack Topalian
Vaz
Craig Stark
Man Robber
Sarah Allyn Bauer
Woman Robber
Rif Hutton
Marco the Manager
Tomas Pais
Taylor
Kimiko Singer
Sarah
Sheila Korsi
Luna
Adam El Sharkawy
Young Guy at House
Jessie Camacho
Jessie Camacho
Carlos E. Campos
Store Employee (uncredited)
Shoko Rice
Bank Employee (uncredited)
Jessie Reeder
Bar Patron (uncredited)
John Posey
Detective (uncredited)

Released
en
$2,000,000.00
$2,157,673.00
- #job interview
- #organized crime
- #los angeles, california
- #criminal underworld
- #credit card fraud
- #criminal record
- #food delivery
- #student debt
Reviews

Aubrey Plaza is very good in <em>'Emily the Criminal'</em>. I've predominantly seen her in comedic roles, so it's good to see her act in something thriller-ly. I enjoyed her performance from beginning to end, no complaints whatsoever. Theo Rossi also puts in a strong performance, while the rest of the cast are solid. It's an entertaing story, one that wraps up in a different way to what I wo

While “Emily the Criminal” isn't for everyone, it does succeed on many fronts. It's not your run-of-the-mill crime flick; instead, it's an in-depth look at the mind of its main character and examination of criminal behaviour. The film's overall noir vibe appeals to me, and I think its effectiveness as a small-scale thriller stems from its commitment to staying grounded, scaled down, and focused. A
Solid film, very cool to see Aubrey Plaza in more serious roles (I'm mostly familiar with her through *Parks and Rec*). Ending didn't really give me the resolution I was looking for, however, and mirroring the way Emily started (except now in South America) felt a little too easy from a storytelling point of view.

**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

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 pl
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











