
Small Time Crooks
They took a bite out of crime.
Directed by Woody Allen
Produced by Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions
A lighthearted comedy about a bumbling crook whose accidental success in the restaurant business brings unexpected happiness and marital warmth.
A loser of a crook and his wife strike it rich when a botched bank job's cover business becomes a spectacular success.
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Is Small Time Crooks one of a kind? No. Less singular than 93% of films.
Is Small Time Crooks easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.
Is Small Time Crooks sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Does Small Time Crooks end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Small Time Crooks violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.
Is Small Time Crooks scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
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Like Small Time Crooks
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Small Time Crooks
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Small Time Crooks, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Small Time Crooks, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Small Time Crooks, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































