---
title: "Two If by Sea"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/two-if-by-sea-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 19760
imdb_id: "tt0118002"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 102
content_rating: "R"
---

# Two If by Sea (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/two-if-by-sea-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Two If by Sea is a 1996 American romantic comedy film directed by Bill Bennett and starring Sandra Bullock and Denis Leary. Also known in the United Kingdom as Stolen Hearts, the film follows petty thief Frank O'Brien and his 7-year-long girlfriend Roz as they attempt to leave their unsteady lifestyle behind by pulling off one last job involving the theft of a valuable painting.

The film explores their relationship dynamics as Frank takes Roz to an island on the coast of New England to sell the stolen painting in hopes of giving their sagging relationship a positive push back up. Blending elements of comedy, romance, and larceny with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes, the feature presents the comedic and romantic complications that arise when their plans do not go smoothly.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A petty thief and his long-time girlfriend plan one final art heist."

### Why Watch
- Stars Sandra Bullock and Denis Leary in a romantic comedy.
- Directed by Bill Bennett.
- Features a plot involving stealing a valuable painting on a New England island.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Not everything goes as planned for the couple during their final job.
- Tone & Suitability: It is a 1996 American comedy and romance film with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #art-heist, #romantic-comedy, #new-england-coast, #petty-thief, #sagging-relationship, #last-job

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bill Bennett
- **Networks / Studios**: Morgan Creek Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sandra Bullock** as *Roz*
- **Denis Leary** as *Francis 'Frank' O'Brien*
- **Yaphet Kotto** as *FBI Agent O'Malley*
- **Stephen Dillane** as *Evan Marsh*
- **Tracey Cherelle Jones** as *Cop*
- **Julia Montgomery Brown** as *Beautiful Woman*
- **Jane Moffat** as *Marcy Kellerher*
- **Mike Starr** as *Fitzie*
- **Jonathan Tucker** as *Todd*
- **Wayne Robson** as *Beano Callahan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Two If by Sea?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It may appeal to fans of 1990s romantic comedies starring Sandra Bullock and Denis Leary.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Bill Bennett.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Two If by Sea — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/19760)
- [Two If by Sea - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_If_by_Sea)
- [Two If by Sea (1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118002/fullcredits/)
- [Two If by Sea (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/19760-two-if-by-sea/cast)
- [Two If by Sea (Stolen Hearts) (1996)](https://www.listal.com/)

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