Details
Movie TitleOcean’s Twelve
Release DateDecember 10, 2004
TaglineTwelve is the new eleven.
Runtime125 minutes
DirectorSteven Soderbergh
Screenplay Written ByGeorge Nolfi
Based OnCharacters from Ocean’s Eleven; story elements from George Nolfi’s original script Honor Among Thieves
Is It a Remake?No. It is a sequel to Steven Soderbergh’s 2001 remake of Ocean’s Eleven.
BudgetApproximately $110 million
Box OfficeApprox. $125.5 million domestic / Approx. $362.7 million worldwide
Main Cast
George ClooneyDanny Ocean
Brad PittRusty Ryan
Matt DamonLinus Caldwell
Catherine Zeta-JonesIsabel Lahiri
Andy GarcíaTerry Benedict
Don CheadleBasher Tarr
Bernie MacFrank Catton
Julia RobertsTess Ocean
Casey AffleckVirgil Malloy
Scott CaanTurk Malloy
Elliott GouldReuben Tishkoff
Vincent CasselFrançois Toulour / The Night Fox
Awards
⭐ Teen Choice Award Nominee — Choice Movie: Drama
⭐ Teen Choice Award Nominee — Choice Movie Actor, Drama, George Clooney
⭐ Teen Choice Award Nominee — Choice Movie Actor, Drama, Brad Pitt
⭐ No verified Academy Award nominations found.
⭐ No verified Golden Globe nominations found.
Short Plot Summary
After Terry Benedict tracks down Danny Ocean’s crew and demands repayment for the money they stole from him, the team heads to Europe to pull off a series of high-stakes heists. Their plans are complicated by Europol agent Isabel Lahiri, Rusty’s former flame, and by a rival master thief known as the Night Fox. To survive, Danny’s crew must outscheme both the law and another thief who wants to prove he is the best.
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Key Quotes
“We’re in Barney.” — Danny Ocean
“Look, we all go way back, and I owe you from the thing with the guy in the place, and I’ll never forget it.” — Reuben Tishkoff
“You shook Sinatra’s hand. You should know better.” — Reuben Tishkoff
“You’re analog players in a digital world.” — François Toulour
“You’re doing recon work on our anniversary?” — Tess Ocean
Trivia
Director
- Ocean’s Twelve was directed by Steven Soderbergh, returning after Ocean’s Eleven.
- Soderbergh also served as cinematographer under his regular pseudonym Peter Andrews.
- The 3 Guys and a Flick ratings page lists the film as Episode 122 with Steven Soderbergh as director.
Cast / Casting
- George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Andy García, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Carl Reiner, and Shaobo Qin return from Ocean’s Eleven.
- Catherine Zeta-Jones joins the franchise as Europol detective Isabel Lahiri.
- Vincent Cassel plays rival thief François Toulour, also known as the Night Fox.
- Bruce Willis appears as himself in the film’s famous Julia Roberts/Tess identity gag.
Soundtrack / Score
- The score was composed by David Holmes, returning from Ocean’s Eleven.
- The soundtrack leans into European lounge, funk, jazz, and stylish caper energy.
- The Night Fox laser-dance sequence is set to “Thé à la Menthe” by La Caution.
Location
- The film moves the crew from Las Vegas to Europe.
- Major locations include Amsterdam, Rome, Paris, Lake Como, and Monte Carlo.
- The European setting gives the sequel a different flavor from the casino-focused first film.
Behind-The-Scenes
- The screenplay was written by George Nolfi.
- The film was released by Warner Bros. on December 10, 2004.
- The story developed from an unrelated heist script titled Honor Among Thieves, later adapted into an Ocean’s sequel.
- The film grossed approximately $362.7 million worldwide against an estimated $110 million budget.
Nostalgia
- Ocean’s Twelve is remembered as the loosest, most playful, and most self-aware entry in Soderbergh’s original Ocean’s trilogy.
- The Julia Roberts impersonating Julia Roberts sequence remains one of the franchise’s most debated comic swings.
- The film’s relaxed hangout-movie vibe has gained more appreciation over time from fans of Soderbergh’s style.
Easter Eggs
- The line about shaking Sinatra’s hand connects the remake crew to the legacy of the original Rat Pack Ocean’s 11.
- The movie repeatedly jokes about age, fame, celebrity identity, and the cast’s own public personas.
- Bruce Willis’ cameo turns Tess’ resemblance to Julia Roberts into a full meta-comedy set piece.
Misc.
- Ocean’s Twelve was released in the United States on December 10, 2004.
- The movie runs 125 minutes.
- The film is the second entry in Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s trilogy.
- Your 3 Guys and a Flick ratings page lists Don at 4.50, Ken at 3.25, Jon at 2.50, and the Overall Rating as 3.42.
Sources Cited
3 Guys and a Flick — Ratings
IMDb — Ocean’s Twelve
IMDb — Full Cast & Crew
IMDb — Awards
IMDb — Quotes
Box Office Mojo — Ocean’s Twelve
The Numbers — Ocean’s Twelve
Rotten Tomatoes — Ocean’s Twelve
Wikipedia — Ocean’s Twelve
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