CRIME . 2007 . 1h 39m . English . 6.7/10

The Lookout_

"Whoever has the money has the power."

Chris is a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank, where he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist.

Director Scott Frank
Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode
Box Office $5.4M
6.7/10
Rating
$5.4M
Box Office
1h 39m
Runtime
2007
Year
FLOP
-66% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Lookout poster
Whoever has the money has the power.

Chris is a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank, where he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist.

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Box office
The Lookout earned $5.4M against a $16.0M budget.
Director
The Lookout was directed by Scott Frank.
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Cast
Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as Chris Pratt in The Lookout.
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Year context
The Lookout was released 19 years ago in 2007.

CREW

Director
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$16.0M
Budget
$5.4M
Revenue
-66%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict

STUDIOS (1)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (687 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$16,000,000
Box Office
$5,367,030
Profit
$-10,632,970
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Lookout about?
Chris is a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank, where he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist.
How long is The Lookout?
The Lookout has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who directed The Lookout?
The Lookout was directed by Scott Frank.
Who stars in The Lookout?
The cast of The Lookout includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode, Isla Fisher, Carla Gugino.
How much did The Lookout make at the box office?
The Lookout earned $5,367,030 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $16,000,000.
What is the rating of The Lookout?
The Lookout has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 687 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Crime Drama Thriller

KEYWORDS (5)

mentally disabled robbery bank robber car crash bank robbery
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