---
title: "Emily the Criminal"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/emily-the-criminal-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 862965
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Emily the Criminal (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/emily-the-criminal-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Emily the Criminal is a film first released in 2022. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Low Spark Films, Evil Hag Productions, Fear Knot Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Emily dives into a risky credit‑card scheme to escape financial desperation."

### Why Watch
- Tense, high‑stakes plot
- Strong central performance by Emily
- Sharp look at desperate choices

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent and adult content may not suit all viewers
- Limited backstory for supporting characters
- Tone & Suitability: Contains criminal activity, violence, and mature themes, so it is not suitable for younger audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, thriller, gritty, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/emily-the-criminal-2022#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Patton Ford
- **Networks / Studios**: Low Spark Films, Evil Hag Productions, Fear Knot Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aubrey Plaza** as *Emily*
- **Theo Rossi** as *Youcef*
- **Megalyn Echikunwoke** as *Liz*
- **Gina Gershon** as *Alice*
- **Jonathan Avigdori** as *Khalil*
- **Bernardo Badillo** as *Javier*
- **Craig Stark** as *Chip*
- **John Billingsley** as *Office Manager*
- **Kim Yarbrough** as *Secretary*
- **Kara Luiz** as *Bank Boss*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What drives Emily to take the shady gig?
She is desperate for income and seeks quick cash.

### Q: What illegal method does Emily use to make money?
She buys goods using stolen credit cards.

### Q: Who provides Emily with the stolen credit cards?
A charismatic middleman named Youcef supplies them.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as crime, drama, and thriller.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Emily the Criminal — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/862965)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*