The Thomas Crown Affair
A very rich and successful playboy amuses himself by stealing artwork, but may have met his match in a seductive detective.
Directed by John McTiernan · Crime · Romance · Thriller · 113 min · 1999
Trailer
Director
John McTiernan
Studio
United Artists / Irish DreamTime
Release
06 Aug 1999
Runtime
113 min
Genres
Crime, Romance, Thriller
Awards
3 wins & 2 nominations total.
Full Plot
Self-made billionaire Thomas Crown is bored of being able to buy everything he desires. Being irresistible to women, he also does not feel any challenge in that area. But there are a few things even he can't get, therefore Thomas Crown has a seldom hobby: He steals priceless masterpieces of Art. After the theft of a famous painting from Claude Monet, the only person suspecting Thomas Crown is Catherine Banning. Her job is to get the picture back, no matter how she accomplishes her mission. Unfortunately, Catherine gets involved too deeply with Thomas to keep a professional distance to the case. Fortunately, Thomas seems to fall for her, too.
Cast & Characters
Thomas Crown
Pierce Brosnan
Catherine Banning
Rene Russo
Det. Michael McCann
Denis Leary
Det. Paretti
Frankie Faison
Psychiatrist
Faye Dunaway
Anna Knudsen
Esther Cañadas
Paul Cheng
James Saito
Proctor Bobby McKinley
Michael Lombard
Andrew Wallace
Ben Gazzara
John Reynolds
Fritz Weaver
Golchan
Charles Keating
Knutzhorn
Mark Margolis
Did You Know?
A remake of the 1968 original starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-02
Pierce Brosnan filmed this while also playing James Bond, another suave, adventure-prone leading role, during the same era.
Source: Public filmography record · verified 2026-08-02
At first, director John McTiernan was unavailable for the remake of the 1968 film of the same name.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) holds 6.9/10 on IMDb (107,944 votes), 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72/100 on Metacritic.
“Sleek, stylish, and painlessly diverting, The Thomas Crown Affair is a remake of uncommon charm.” — Rotten Tomatoes (critics consensus)
A slightly higher Metacritic score (72) against a slightly lower Rotten Tomatoes tally (69%) than the original suggests critics respected the remake's polish and plotting even where they missed McQueen and Dunaway's rawer chemistry.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedLanding at the same 6.9 IMDb average as the film it remakes, this version trades McQueen and Dunaway's understated cool for a slicker, more plot-forward caper — its slightly higher 72 Metacritic score against a slightly lower 69% Rotten Tomatoes tally suggests critics respected the craftsmanship even where audience nostalgia still favors the original.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Thomas Crown Affair's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Thomas Crown Affair holds a 69% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Thomas Crown Affair's IMDb rating?+
The Thomas Crown Affair has a 6.9/10 rating on IMDb from 107,944 votes.
What is The Thomas Crown Affair's Metacritic score?+
The Thomas Crown Affair has a Metascore of 72/100 on Metacritic.
Is The Thomas Crown Affair good? What are critics saying?+
The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) holds 6.9/10 on IMDb (107,944 votes), 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72/100 on Metacritic.
How long is The Thomas Crown Affair?+
The Thomas Crown Affair has a runtime of 113 min.
Who directed The Thomas Crown Affair?+
The Thomas Crown Affair was directed by John McTiernan.
Where can I watch The Thomas Crown Affair?+
The Thomas Crown Affair is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex, Rakuten TV, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "The Thomas Crown Affair" is largely negative, with some reviewers praising the performances of Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo while others criticize the film's plot and execution. Many reviewers have expressed disappointment with the movie, citing its convoluted plot and the fact that Crowne gets a painting into a briefcase. However, praise for the chemistry between Brosnan and Russo has been common among critics and viewers alike.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Great romance-crime-drama featuring two wonderful performances from Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo who share incredible chemistry in their cat-and-mouse play. The crime element is also well done, although how Crowne gets the painting into that small briefcase still confuses me. Bu…
JPV852 · 8/10**The Thomas Crown Affair disappointed even with a solid cast, crew, and concept.** I really wanted to like this movie. What could go wrong with Pierce Brosnan as the lead and John McTiernan at the helm of a sophisticated heist film? Sadly, it wasn’t what I had hoped. The Thomas…
The Movie Mob · 5/10
From the trailer's comments
Any one here after watching the Michael l B Jordan's version trailer
@jeashillelal7805 · 491 likesI hope Pierce Brosnan has a cameo in the 2027 version!!!
@Funk_Reactions · 182 likesMy favourite Pierce Brosnan film. Sure he was great in bond and very funny in Mamma Mia, but his performance here was next level. So was Rene Russo!
@angreyhewe4009 · 216 likesThis film is sophistication from the plot to the music, scenaries, alongside the actors: their acting skills, caracterization, hair, makeup, manners and poise. One of my favourit films ever
@sorayabranco · 143 likesIs anyone else here after watching Micheal B Jordan break down his most iconic characters and he said he was going to direct and act in this film next lol
@colasmusic8402 · 187 likesFun fact : When Pierce Brosnan signed the contract to play James Bond he is prohibited to wear Tuexedos other than Bond films. Yet he disobeyed.
@markdwighttadina7655 · 86 likesThis is how you put together a trailer. Love this film.
@KristineMaitland · 56 likesThis is one if my fav movies. I still have it on DVD. The sophistication, the clothing, the scenariio. It's so NY elite, I love it for some reason
@musicvixen24 · 42 likes
