Before the Devil Knows You're Dead

A 2007 American crime thriller directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Kelly Masterson. The film follows two brothers, Andy Hanson (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and Hank Hanson (Ethan Hawke), who, facing financial difficulties, plan to rob their parents' jewelry store, believing it to be a victimless crime. The heist goes awry, leading to tragic consequences for the entire family. Marisa Tomei stars as Andy's wife, Gina, and Albert Finney portrays their father, Charles Hanson. The narrative unfolds in a nonlinear fashion, presenting events from different perspectives and times, enhancing the tension and drama. The film was critically acclaimed, appearing on several top ten lists of 2007, including those by Metacritic and the American Film Institute. It was Sidney Lumet's final directorial work before his death in 2011 .