Watch Tower Heist
- PG-13
- 2011
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6.2 (152,564)
In the comedy-action film Tower Heist from 2011, a group of workers in a high-rise luxury tower in New York City, led by the building manager Josh Kovacs (portrayed by Ben Stiller), get together to plan a heist after they discover that their employer, billionaire investor Arthur Shaw (played by Alan Alda), has stolen their pensions. The team is composed of Josh's brother-in-law Charlie (Casey Affleck), elevator operator Enrique (Michael Peña), concierge Lester (Stephen Henderson), and former employee and criminal mastermind Slide (Eddie Murphy).
As Josh and his team start their plan to break into Shaw's penthouse suite, they soon realize they need help cracking his safe. Enter FBI agent Claire Denham (Téa Leoni), who is investigating Shaw for other white-collar crimes. Josh and Claire work together to try to take down Shaw and get their money back.
The film is directed by Brett Ratner and features several humorous moments and thrilling action set pieces. Eddie Murphy's performance as Slide is a standout, providing comedic relief while also being a key part of the heist team's success.
Overall, Tower Heist is an entertaining action-comedy that combines humor, suspense, and a bit of heart as the team tries to right a wrong and get the justice they deserve.
Tower Heist is a 2011 action movie. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.2 and a MetaScore of 59.