---
title: "Ocean's Eight"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ocean-s-eight-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 402900
imdb_id: "tt5164214"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 8856
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Ocean's Eight (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ocean-s-eight-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ocean's Eight is a heist film centered around a group of female thieves. The story revolves around Debbie Ocean, a skilled and experienced individual with a talent for planning and executing elaborate crimes. Debbie assembles a team of skilled women to aid in her latest endeavor. The group's objective is to carry out a high-profile heist at a prominent annual event in New York City. The event in question is the annual Met Gala, a significant and highly publicized occasion. This gathering provides the perfect opportunity for Debbie and her crew to put their skills to the test and execute a daring and complex crime.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A criminal mastermind assembles a team of thieves to execute a high-stakes heist at the Met Gala."

### Why Watch
- ensemble cast
- fast-paced heist plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- spin-off narrative
- predictable genre tropes
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13 for its crime and comedy content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: heist, crime, comedy, stylish

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gary Ross
- **Networks / Studios**: Village Roadshow Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Larger Than Life Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sandra Bullock** as *Debbie Ocean*
- **Cate Blanchett** as *Lou*
- **Anne Hathaway** as *Daphne Kluger*
- **Mindy Kaling** as *Amita*
- **Sarah Paulson** as *Tammy*
- **Awkwafina** as *Constance*
- **Rihanna** as *Nine Ball*
- **Helena Bonham Carter** as *Rose Weil*
- **Richard Armitage** as *Claude Becker*
- **James Corden** as *John Frazier*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
Debbie Ocean gathers a crew of thieves to pull off a heist at New York's annual Met Gala.

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

### Q: Is this film part of a series?
Yes, it is the fourth installment in the Ocean's franchise and a spin-off of the Ocean's trilogy.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on June 8, 2018.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film is categorized as a crime, comedy, and action movie.

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