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Lift 2024

“The heist begins at 40,000 ft.”

★ 6.4/10 · 1,471 votes PG-13 ActionComedyCrime Released
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What is Lift?

Lift is a 2024 film that follows an international heist crew as they attempt a high-stakes operation. The group is led by Cyrus Whitaker, who orchestrates a complex plan to secure a significant fortune.

Type
Film
Year
2024
Status
Released
Runtime
107 minutes
Release date
Jan 10, 2024
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Genre Films, 6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company, HartBeat Productions
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
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Overview

Lift is a 2024 film that follows an international heist crew as they attempt a high-stakes operation. The group is led by Cyrus Whitaker, who orchestrates a complex plan to secure a significant fortune. The central premise of the film involves the team racing to steal 500 million dollars in gold. The heist is uniquely challenging because the target is located on a passenger plane while it is in flight at an altitude of 40,000 feet. The narrative focuses on the logistical and tactical difficulties the crew faces while executing this mid-air robbery. As the team works to complete their objective, they must navigate the constraints of the aircraft environment to successfully extract the gold. The film centers on the coordination required to pull off such an ambitious theft under extreme conditions. By focusing on the high-altitude setting and the specific goal of the crew, the movie explores the tension and precision necessary for the heist to succeed. The story remains centered on the actions of Whitaker and his team throughout the mission.

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Should you watch it?

“A master thief and his crew attempt a high-stakes gold heist on a passenger plane.”

Reasons to watch
  • star-studded cast
  • high-concept premise
Keep in mind
  • standard heist tropes

Watch it if you enjoy fast-paced action films featuring elaborate heist sequences.

The film contains action violence and themes typical of the heist genre.

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Frequently asked questions

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by F. Gary Gray.

When was the film released?

Lift was released on Netflix on January 12, 2024.

Who plays the lead character?

Kevin Hart portrays the lead character, Cyrus Whitaker.

What is the heist target?

The crew attempts to steal 500 million dollars in gold from a plane.

Who is in the cast?

The cast includes Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sam Worthington, and Vincent D'Onofrio.