
The Hot Rock
How many times does it take to steal the same diamond?
Directed by Peter Yates
Produced by Landers-Roberts Productions, 20th Century Fox
A lighthearted, comedic heist romp where a crew of likable thieves repeatedly attempt to steal the same diamond, prioritizing humor and camaraderie over tension or stakes.
Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it...
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Questions people ask
Is The Hot Rock sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Does The Hot Rock end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Hot Rock easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is The Hot Rock violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.
Is The Hot Rock scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Hot Rock
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Hot Rock
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Hot Rock, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Hot Rock, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Hot Rock, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































