Sexy Beast

"Yes or yes?"

Jul 13 2001 R 1h 29m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

Ex-safecracker Gal Dove has served his time behind bars and is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise with a wife he adores. The idyll is shattered by the arrival of his nemesis Don Logan, intent on persuading Gal to return to London for one last big job.

Plot

Gal, Deedee, Aitch and Jackie, having left behind respective lives of ill-repute, bask in the sun of Spain and in the most essential brand of leisure. A hazy yarn of barbecues, beer and botched hunting expeditions make up their retirements, until a sudden and unforeseen disruption emerges from their past. Enter the childishly violent and hilariously edgy Don Logan. Through a series of side-splitting negotiations and irrevocable acts, retired crook Gal is forced to shake off the rust and accept one last mission, put forth by the menacing Logan, his ex-mentor. A heist of legendary proportion and personal implications, this job should make for one hell of an encore.

Written by

Louis Mellis, David Scinto

Directed by

Jonathan Glazer

Production Countries

United Kingdom, Spain

Production Companies

Recorded Picture Company, Film4 Productions, Kanzaman, Fox Searchlight Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 21 wins & 21 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
72,196
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
79
Popularity
NA