Ocean's Explained

Ocean's
Distributor:Warner Bros. Pictures
Released:1960–present
Country:United States
Language:English
Budget:$350 million
(Total 4 films)
Gross:$1.422 billion
(Total 4 films)

Ocean's is a series of heist films. Beginning with the 1960 Rat Pack film Ocean's 11, the series has seen mixed to favorable critical reception and substantial commercial success. After the 1960 film, a trilogy was released from 2001 to 2007, often cited as defining its genre and leading to a proliferation and commercialization of heist films throughout the world.[1] [2] The most commercially successful was the first film, Ocean's Eleven (2001). It established the ensemble cast of George Clooney as Danny Ocean, Matt Damon as Linus Caldwell, and Brad Pitt as Rusty Ryan. A long list of supporting cast members maintain the trilogy. The first sequel, Ocean's Twelve, was released in 2004, with the final film, Ocean's Thirteen, following in 2007. An all-female spin-off titled Ocean's 8 was released in 2018.

Origin

The Ocean's film series was inspired by and based on the 1960 heist film Ocean's 11. Directed by Lewis Milestone, with a script co-written by Harry Brown and Charles Lederer, from an original story by George Clayton Johnson and Jack Golden Russell; the movie starred five of the Rat Pack: Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Joey Bishop.[3]

Films

FilmU.S. release dateDirectorScreenwriter(s)Story byProducer(s)Status
Ocean's 11Lewis MilestoneHarry Brown & Charles LedererGeorge Clayton Johnson & Jack Golden RussellLewis MilestoneReleased
Ocean's ElevenSteven SoderberghTed GriffinJerry Weintraub
Ocean's TwelveGeorge Nolfi
Ocean's ThirteenBrian Koppelman & David Levien
Ocean's 8Gary RossGary Ross & Olivia MilchGary RossSusan Ekins and Steven Soderbergh
Untitled prequelJay RoachCarrie SolomonJay Roach, Tom Ackerley and Margot RobbiePre-production

Ocean's Eleven (2001)

See main article: Ocean's Eleven. Master thief Danny Ocean (George Clooney), just out of prison, plans an elaborate Las Vegas three-casino-heist to win back his ex-wife, Tess (Julia Roberts). To that end, he recruits ten other thieves and con men to pull off the complex job, eventually stealing US$160 million.

Ocean's Twelve (2004)

See main article: Ocean's Twelve. Ocean's crew is blackmailed by the casino owner they stole from—Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia)—into paying him just over $198 million (their loot plus interest). The team is given two weeks to come up with the money so they travel to Europe to execute three heists.

Ocean's Thirteen (2007)

See main article: Ocean's Thirteen. Ocean and his crew plan to rig a new casino's opening night to inflict ruinous losses after its ruthless owner Willy Bank (Al Pacino) double-crosses one of the gang, with plans to ruin his life.

Ocean's 8 (2018)

Soderbergh and George Clooney initially downplayed the possibility of an Ocean's Fourteen or subsequent sequels after Bernie Mac's death in 2008.[4] Several years later, a new Ocean's Eleven spin-off with an all-female cast led by Sandra Bullock as the sister of George Clooney's Danny Ocean was put in development, conceived by producer Jerry Weintraub, Soderbergh and Clooney. Olivia Milch wrote the screenplay, and Gary Ross directed the film.[5] [6] Helena Bonham Carter, Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling,[7] [8] [9] Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, Nora "Awkwafina" Lum[10] and Sarah Paulson star in the film.[11] The film was released in the United States on June 8, 2018.[12]

Future

Untitled prequel film

In May 2022, a prequel film set in 1960s Europe was revealed to be in development, which will also connect to and incorporate elements from the original film, and is intended to not be a reboot, but instead set within the established continuity. Margot Robbie will star in and produce the project, while Jay Roach will serve as director with a script written by Carrie Solomon. Tom Ackerley and Roach will additionally serve as producers. The project will be a joint-venture production between Warner Bros. Pictures, LuckyChap Entertainment, and Village Roadshow Pictures.[13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] Shortly after its initial announcement, Ryan Gosling entered early negotiations in August to co-star in the film, alongside Robbie.[20] [21] [22] In December 2023, it was revealed that the characters that Robbie and Gosling would be playing are the parents of Danny and Debbie Ocean (as portrayed by Clooney and Bullock, respectively).[23] The film's tentative production start date was for spring 2023, but was ultimately delayed due to the cast's production schedule.[24]

Potential sequel

A sequel to Ocean's Thirteen had been in development until the death of Bernie Mac. In June 2021 Don Cheadle revealed that Steven Soderbergh had been working on the concept of a sequel film. The following month, Matt Damon also expressed interest in returning to the franchise, while stating that the project was up to Soderbergh.[25] [26] In December 2023, George Clooney revealed that the script for the film was completed and confirmed his involvement. He said that the story was comparable to Going in Style.

Potential crossover

In April 2023, Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney said during the Toronto International Film Festival that they had discussed a crossover sequel with the Magic Mike saga.[27] [28]

Principal cast and characters

See main article: List of Ocean's (film series) characters.

CharacterFilms
Ocean's ElevenOcean's TwelveOcean's ThirteenOcean's 8Untitled prequel
Danny OceanGeorge Clooney 
Rusty RyanBrad Pitt 
Linus CaldwellMatt Damon[29] [30]  
Terry BenedictAndy García 
Tess OceanJulia Roberts 
Basher TarrDon Cheadle 
Virgil MalloyCasey Affleck 
Turk MalloyScott Caan 
Reuben TishkoffElliott Gould 
Frank CattonBernie Mac 
Livingston DellEddie Jemison 
Saul BloomCarl Reiner 
"The Amazing" YenQin Shaobo 
WalshMichael DeLano 
BruiserScott L. Schwartz 
Denny ShieldsJerry Weintraub 
François Toulour
 Vincent Cassel 
Isabel Lahiri Catherine Zeta-Jones 
Matsui Robbie Coltrane 
Molly Stark Cherry Jones 
Gaspar LeMarc Albert Finney 
Commissario Giordano Mattia Sbragia 
Roman Nagel Eddie Izzard 
Abigail Sponder Ellen Barkin 
Bobby Caldwell Bob Einstein 
Willy Bank Al Pacino 
Debbie Olga Sosnovska 
"The V.U.P." David Paymer 
Deborah "Debbie" Ocean Sandra Bullock 
Lou Miller Cate Blanchett 
Rose Weil Helena Bonham Carter 
Daphne Kluger Anne Hathaway 
Leslie "Nine Ball" Jordan Rihanna 
Amita Mindy Kaling 
Constance Awkwafina 
Tammy Sarah Paulson 
Penelope Stern Dakota Fanning 
Lawrence Richard Robichaux 
Claude Becker Richard Armitage 
Mrs. Ocean Margot Robbie
Mr. Ocean Ryan Gosling

Additional crew and production details

FilmCrew/Detail
ComposerCinematographerEditorProduction
companies		Distributing
company		Running time
Ocean's 11Nelson RiddleWilliam H. DanielsPhilip W. AndersonWarner Bros. Pictures,
Dorchester Productions		Warner Bros.2 hrs 7 mins
Ocean's ElevenDavid HolmesPeter AndrewsStephen MirrioneWarner Bros. Pictures,
Village Roadshow Pictures,
Jerry Weintraub Productions,
Section Eight Productions,
NPV Entertainment		Warner Bros. Pictures1 hr 57 mins
Ocean's TwelveWarner Bros. Pictures,
Village Roadshow Pictures,
Jerry Weintraub Productions,
Section Eight Productions		2 hrs 5 mins
Ocean's Thirteen2 hrs 2 mins
Ocean's 8Daniel PembertonEigil BryldJuliette WelflingWarner Bros. Pictures,
Village Roadshow Pictures,
Smokehouse Pictures,
Larger Than Life Productions		1 hr 50 mins
Untitled prequelWarner Bros. Pictures,
Village Roadshow Pictures,
LuckyChap Entertainment

Reception

Box office performance

FilmBox office revenueBox office rankingBudgetReference
United StatesInternationalWorldwideAll time domesticAll time worldwide
Ocean's Eleven$183,417,150$267,300,000$450,717,150
  1. 241
  1. 286
$85 million[31]
Ocean's Twelve$125,544,280$237,200,000$362,744,280
  1. 504
  1. 344
$110 million[32]
Ocean's Thirteen$117,154,724$194,157,900$311,312,624
  1. 567
  1. 441
$85 million[33] [34]
Ocean's 8$140,218,711$157,500,000$297,718,711
  1. 406
  1. 474
$70 million[35]
Total$$$––$350 million[36] [37]

Critical response

Title! scope="col" colspan="2"
CriticalPublic
Rotten TomatoesMetacriticCinemaScore
Ocean's 11[38] 57 (8 reviews)[39]
Ocean's Eleven[40] 74 (35 reviews)[41] B+[42]
Ocean's Twelve[43] 58 (39 reviews)[44] B−
Ocean's Thirteen[45] 62 (37 reviews)[46] B+
Ocean's 8[47] 61 (50 reviews)[48] B+

See also

Notes and References

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  2. News: 5 Things You Didn't Know About the 'Ocean's Eleven' Movies . . 2018-04-16.
  3. Variety film review; August 10, 1960, page 6.
  4. Web site: Steven Soderbergh Says No "Ocean's 14" . Movieweb.com . 2006-08-21 . 2014-02-25 . 2010-07-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100725124620/http://www.movieweb.com/news/NEIaiIJL4EpAMI . dead.
  5. News: Exclusive: All-Female 'Ocean's Eleven' In The Works Starring Sandra Bullock, With Gary Ross Directing. Indiewire. 2015-10-29. 2015-11-11.
  6. Web site: Sandra Bullock will lead an all-female Ocean's Eleven reboot. Entertainment Weekly. 2015-10-30. 2015-11-11.
  7. Web site: That all-female Ocean's Eleven cast list adds three big names. 2016-06-10. The Independent . 2016-06-10.
  8. https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/oceans-8/42915/ocean-s-8-casting-latest Ocean's 8 casting latest
  9. Web site: Ocean's Eleven All-Female Spinoff Gets Titled Ocean's Eight. 2016-06-08. Movie Web. 2016-07-18.
  10. Web site: Warner Bros Firms 'Ocean's 8' Lineup: Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, Awkwafina, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling Join Sandra Bullock & Cate Blanchett. Mike Jr.. Fleming. 10 August 2016. 3 January 2018.
  11. Web site: Emmy Winner Sarah Paulson completes Ocean's Eight. 2016-09-24. canoeb. 2016-09-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20170922194540/http://jam.canoe.com/Movies/2016/09/22/22668976.html. 2017-09-22. dead.
  12. Web site: Ocean's 8: All-female heist movie nabs summer 2018 release date. 2016-10-05. Entertainment Weekly. 2016-10-06.
  13. Web site: Margot Robbie, Jay Roach Team for New 'Ocean's Eleven' Movie (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. Kit, Borys. May 19, 2022. May 20, 2022.
  14. Web site: 'Ocean’s Eleven' Prequel in the Works With Margot Robbie. Variety. Rubin, Rebecca. May 19, 2022. May 20, 2022.
  15. Web site: Ocean's Eleven Prequel Movie With Margot Robbie In Development. Screen Rant. Fink, Richard. May 19, 2022. May 20, 2022.
  16. Web site: Margot Robbie Will Lead the Heist in a New Ocean's 11 Prequel Set in the 1960s. IGN. Muir-Taylor, Casey David. May 19, 2022. May 20, 2022.
  17. Web site: Ocean's Eleven Prequel From Bombshell Director Will Star Margot Robbie. Slash Film. Mathai, Jeremy. May 19, 2022. May 20, 2022.
  18. Web site: Margot Robbie to Star in Ocean's Eleven Prequel. Coming Soon. Nash, Anthony. May 19, 2022. May 20, 2022.
  19. Web site: Margot Robbie Developing an 'Original' Ocean's Eleven Film with Bombshell Director Jay Roach. People. Heching, Dan. May 19, 2022. May 20, 2022.
  20. Web site: Ryan Gosling in Talks to Join Margot Robbie in 'Ocean's Eleven' Reboot. Variety. Jackson, Angelique. August 19, 2022. September 30, 2022.
  21. Web site: Ryan Gosling In Talks To Reteam With 'Barbie's Margot Robbie For New 'Ocean's Eleven' Film At Warner Bros.. Deadline. Grobar, Matt. August 19, 2022. September 30, 2022.
  22. Web site: Margot Robbie to Star in Ocean's 11 Prequel: Everything We Know. E! News. Gunn, Tamantha. May 20, 2022. May 20, 2022.
  23. Web site: George Clooney Teases “Good Script For Another Ocean’s” Sequel & Gives Thoughts On Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling As His Parents In Prequel. Deadline. Tinoco, Armando. December 13, 2023. December 14, 2023.
  24. Web site: 2023-06-07. 'Ocean's Eleven' Prequel Is Finally Getting Ready to Film . 2023-06-08 . Collider. en.
  25. Web site: Could There Be An 'Ocean's 14'? It Sounds Like Steven Soderbergh Is Considering It. /Film. Shania. Russell. June 29, 2021. November 11, 2021. November 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211111115754/https://www.slashfilm.com/582057/oceans-14-possible-steven-soderbergh/. live.
  26. Web site: Matt Damon Says He'd Return for Ocean's 14 If Director Steven Soderbergh Is Up for It. /Film. Ale. Russian. July 27, 2021. November 11, 2021. November 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211111115736/https://people.com/movies/matt-damon-says-hed-return-for-oceans-14-if-director-steven-soderbergh-is-up-for-it/. live.
  27. Web site: George Clooney Teases That Steven Soderbergh’s Next Film Should Be A Crossover Between The 'Ocean’s Eleven' and 'Magic Mike' Franchises.
  28. Web site: George Clooney says the next Ocean's Eleven movie should be a crossover with Magic Mike.
  29. Web site: Slane . Kevin . Matt Damon's cameo was cut from 'Ocean's 8' . . . June 10, 2018 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180609182004/https://www.boston.com/culture/entertainment/2018/06/07/matt-damons-cameo-was-cut-from-oceans-8 . June 9, 2018 . June 7, 2018.
  30. Web site: 'Ocean's 8' Director on Why Some Cameos Didn't Make the Cut . Strause . Jackie . . June 11, 2018 . June 16, 2018.
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  35. Web site: Ocean's 8 (2018). Box Office Mojo. June 25, 2019.
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