---
title: "Lift"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lift-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 955916
imdb_id: "tt14371878"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 1471
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Lift (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lift-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A master thief and his crew attempt a high-stakes gold heist on a passenger plane."

### Why Watch
- star-studded cast
- high-concept premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- standard heist tropes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action violence and themes typical of the heist genre.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, heist, fast-paced, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: F. Gary Gray
- **Networks / Studios**: Genre Films, 6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company, HartBeat Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kevin Hart** as *Cyrus Whitaker*
- **Gugu Mbatha-Raw** as *Abby Gladwell*
- **Sam Worthington** as *Dennis Huxley*
- **Vincent D'Onofrio** as *Denton*
- **Úrsula Corberó** as *Camila*
- **Jean Reno** as *Lars Jorgensen*
- **Billy Magnussen** as *Magnus*
- **Kim Yun-jee** as *Mi-Sun*
- **Viveik Kalra** as *Luke*
- **Burn Gorman** as *Cormac*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by F. Gary Gray.

### Q: When was the film released?
Lift was released on Netflix on January 12, 2024.

### Q: Who plays the lead character?
Kevin Hart portrays the lead character, Cyrus Whitaker.

### Q: What is the heist target?
The crew attempts to steal 500 million dollars in gold from a plane.

### Q: Who is in the cast?
The cast includes Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sam Worthington, and Vincent D'Onofrio.

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