Ben Stiller’s 104-Minute Crime Thriller Officially Steals a Prime Video Spot
A heist at the penthouse
Employees at a luxurious New York City condominium learn that billionaire investment adviser Arthur Shaw has plundered their retirement fund. Believing he has hidden the money in his apartment, building manager Josh Kovacs decides to take action.
Kovacs enlists Slide, a small-time thief, and gathers coworkers who know the building well. The group includes concierge Charlie, former Wall Street worker Mr. Fitzhugh, bellhop Dev'Reaux and maid Odessa.
A star-filled cast
Ben Stiller plays Kovacs, with Eddie Murphy as Slide and Casey Affleck as Charlie Gibbs. Alan Alda portrays Shaw, while Matthew Broderick plays Mr. Fitzhugh. The cast also includes Téa Leoni as Special Agent Claire Denham, Michael Peña as Enrique Dev'Reaux and Gabourey Sidibe as Odessa Montero. Brett Ratner, who directed Rush Hour, directed the film.
Streaming and box office
Tower Heist arrived on Prime Video in the United States on November 1 and is streaming there now. The film made approximately $150.4 million worldwide, including $78 million domestically, against a reported production budget of $85 million. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 67% critics' score and a 48% audience score.
Key points
- Tower Heist is now streaming on Prime Video in the United States.
- The 2011 film stars Ben Stiller as building manager Josh Kovacs.
- The plot follows condominium employees seeking to recover their retirement savings from Arthur Shaw.
- The film earned approximately $150.4 million worldwide against an $85 million production budget.