The Bling Ring

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"Living the Dream, One Heist at a Time"
  • R
  • 2013
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • 5.6  (92,842)
  • 66

The Bling Ring is a 2013 crime drama film directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, and Emma Watson. The film is based on the true story of a group of teenagers from Los Angeles who robbed the homes of several celebrities between 2008 and 2009. The story is told from the perspective of the group's leader, Rebecca (Katie Chang), a charismatic and manipulative young woman who is obsessed with fame and fortune. Along with her friend Marc (Israel Broussard), she begins breaking into the homes of celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan, stealing expensive clothes, jewelry, and cash.

As the burglaries continue, the group becomes bolder and more reckless, sharing their stolen goods and bragging about their exploits on social media. But their actions eventually catch up with them, and they are arrested and charged with multiple counts of burglary and theft.

Throughout the film, Coppola explores themes of youth, celebrity culture, and the allure of material wealth. The characters are portrayed as both sympathetic and morally conflicted, and the film raises questions about the nature of fame and our society's obsession with it.

The performances in the film are strong, especially from lead actress Katie Chang, who delivers a captivating and nuanced portrayal of the complex and troubled Rebecca. Emma Watson also gives a memorable performance as Nicki, a member of the group who is obsessed with Paris Hilton and the idea of being a celebrity.

Visually, the film is stunning, with Coppola's signature dreamlike style capturing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and the allure of the opulent homes the group invades. The soundtrack, featuring music from artists such as Sleigh Bells and Kanye West, adds to the film's overall aesthetic and vibe.

Overall, The Bling Ring is an engaging and thought-provoking film that explores important themes and issues in a unique and stylish way. It is well worth a watch for anyone interested in crime dramas, celebrity culture, and youth-oriented films.

The Bling Ring is a 2013 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.6 and a MetaScore of 66.

The Bling Ring
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The Bling Ring is available to watch free on Kanopy. It's also available to stream, download and buy on demand at Hulu, Amazon Prime, Max, Apple TV Channels, Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube VOD and Vudu. Some platforms allow you to rent The Bling Ring for a limited time or purchase the movie and download it to your device.
  • Release Date
    2013
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 30 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.6  (92,842)
  • Metascore
    66