Snatch (2000)
Guy Ritchie's razor-sharp crime comedy where diamonds, bare-knuckle boxing, and London's most dangerous criminals collide in gloriously chaotic fashion.
Snatch - Movie Information
- Original Title: Snatch
- Release Year: 2000
- Directed by: Guy Ritchie
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Crime, Comedy
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 43m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Russian
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 1, 2000 (United Kingdom - 15), January 19, 2001 (United States - R), March 22, 2001 (Germany - 16), November 15, 2000 (France - 12), November 9, 2000 (New Zealand), November 9, 2000 (Australia - MA 15+), May 11, 2001 (Brazil - 16), March 21, 2001 (Mexico), March 16, 2001 (Italy), November 3, 2000 (Spain - 18), March 7, 2001 (South Korea - 18)
- Alternative Titles: Snatch – Porcos e Diamantes (BR), Cerdos y Diamantes (SV), Снеч: Свиње и дијаманти (RS), Великий куш (UA), Snatch'd (US), I Arpachtí (GR), スナッチ：2000 (JP), Большой куш (RU)
- Production Companies: SKA Films
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
Snatch - Plot
Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookies, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers, and supposedly Jewish jewellers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond.
Snatch - Trailer
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Stealin' stones and breakin' bones.
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Snatch - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Guy Ritchie
Main Cast
- Jason Statham
- Alan Ford
- Stephen Graham
- Brad Pitt
- Dennis Farina
- Robbie Gee
- Lennie James
- Benicio del Toro
- Rade Šerbedžija
- Vinnie Jones
Writers
- Guy Ritchie
Producers
- Matthew Vaughn
Snatch - FAQs
Where can you stream Snatch online?
Snatch is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, as well as Paramount Plus Essential. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported viewing is available on Tubi TV and YouTube Free.
What is Brad Pitt's accent in Snatch?
Brad Pitt plays Mickey O'Neil, an Irish Traveller (Pikey), and speaks in a thick, deliberately near-incomprehensible Traveller dialect. Pitt worked with a dialect coach to craft the accent, which became one of the film's most celebrated and comedic elements, often leaving other characters — and audiences — baffled.
Who are the main actors in Snatch?
Snatch features an ensemble cast including Jason Statham as Turkish, Brad Pitt as Mickey O'Neil, Benicio del Toro as Franky Four Fingers, Dennis Farina as Avi, Vinnie Jones as Bullet Tooth Tony, Alan Ford as the menacing Brick Top, Stephen Graham as Tommy, and Rade Šerbedžija as Boris The Blade.
Is Snatch based on a true story?
Snatch is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay written by Guy Ritchie. However, the film draws on real subcultures — London's criminal underworld, illegal bare-knuckle boxing circuits, and the diamond trade — lending its fictional world a grounded, authentic atmosphere.
What is Snatch about?
Snatch follows a chaotic web of criminals converging on a stolen 86-carat diamond. Boxing promoter Turkish, bumbling thieves, a ruthless gangster named Brick Top, American jewel courier Avi, and an unstoppable Irish Traveller boxer all collide in Guy Ritchie's kinetic, darkly comic portrait of London's criminal underworld.
What is the age rating for Snatch?
Snatch is rated R in the United States, reflecting its strong language, graphic violence, and adult themes. In the United Kingdom it carries a 15 certificate, while other territories apply ratings ranging from 12 to 18 depending on local classification standards.
How long is Snatch?
Snatch has a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes (103 minutes). The film moves at a brisk, energetic pace, with Guy Ritchie's rapid-fire editing and overlapping storylines ensuring the runtime feels even shorter than it is.
Did Snatch receive positive reviews from critics?
Snatch received generally positive reviews, praised for its sharp wit, stylish direction, and outstanding ensemble performances — particularly Brad Pitt's scene-stealing turn. Critics noted its similarity to Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels but admired its confident, polished execution and infectious energy. It holds a strong audience following to this day.
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