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Matchstick Men

2003, English. Directed by Ridley Scott.

Lie. Cheat. Steal. Rinse. Repeat.

A phobic con artist and his protege are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the con artist's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.

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Runtime
1h 56m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Where to watch Matchstick Men

Matchstick Men isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.

Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
12 September 2003
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Written by
Nicholas Griffin, Ted Griffin
Budget
$62M
Box office
$66M
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What Matchstick Men is based on

Matchstick Men is based on Matchstick Men, a 2002 novel by Eric Garcia.

  • Novel · 2002

    Matchstick Men

    By Eric Garcia

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Is Matchstick Men worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 2,092 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Matchstick Men?

Matchstick Men runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).

Does Matchstick Men have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Matchstick Men. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Matchstick Men parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Matchstick Men is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Matchstick Men on?

Matchstick Men isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Matchstick Men?

If you liked Matchstick Men, try Find Me Guilty, Bottle Rocket, Family Plot.

Who directed Matchstick Men?

Matchstick Men (2003) was directed by Ridley Scott and stars Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Alison Lohman.

What is Matchstick Men based on?

Matchstick Men is based on Matchstick Men, a 2002 novel by Eric Garcia.

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