The Shakedown

2024

Comedy / Crime

8
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 96% · 4 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 96%
IMDb Rating 5.1/10 10 315 315

Plot summary

When his mistress threatens to expose the secret of their affair, a respected insurance broker seeks the help of his underworld brother to save his reputation.

Director

Ari Kruger Photo
Ari Kruger

Top cast

Aidan Scott Photo
Aidan Scott as Tristan
Milton Schorr Photo
Milton Schorr as Henko
Sven Ruygrok Photo
Sven Ruygrok as Johan Fourie
Mothusi Magano Photo
Mothusi Magano as Hylton
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934.02 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 41 min
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1.87 GB
1920*800
English 5.1
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 41 min
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4.53 GB
3840*2160
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by kosmasp 7 / 10

Stirred not shaken

Actually probably more shaken - there is no such thing as a stir-down is there? So no pun intended. With a movie that is quite out there .. with crazy humor that does not seem to take any prisoners and does not care about innuendos or violence and other things. You do have to like the humor this puts out there ... if not it is probably best to stop watching.So early on, you should get a taste if this is to your liking or not. I was on the edge to be honest ... but overall it did win me over. Especially because it did stay consistent to what it set out to do. So even if I didn't agree with everything and this has some real cringe moments ... it did its job as described ... so let myself be ... shook down!
Reviewed by shaun-trennery 9 / 10

A must-see for anyone who loves a good, offbeat caper.

"The Shakedown" is a wild ride of screwball crime comedy that keeps you on the edge of your seat with its unpredictable twists and turns. Ari Kruger masterfully blends chaos and dark humor, delivering a film that's both absurdly entertaining and surprisingly clever. Carl Beukes shines as the morally ambiguous Justin, and the plot's relentless pace ensures there's never a dull moment. Despite its flawed characters, this movie is a must-see for anyone who loves a good, offbeat caper. Don't miss it!The supporting cast adds layers of complexity and humor, especially with Emmanuel Castis as the unreliable brother and Milton Schorr as the indestructible henchman."The Shakedown" pulls you in with its unpredictable narrative and keeps you laughing while questioning just how far things will spiral out of control. It's a bold, off-kilter comedy that deserves more attention-definitely worth watching.
Reviewed by Francescabeebe 9 / 10

Cape Town comedy

The Shakedown' Becomes SA's First-Ever Amazon-Produced Film we read the article and decided to watch it and I can confirm this movie was hilarious and really well made and exceeded our expectations.We chuckled all the way through at the dark humor and laugh out loud moments.It was really well cast including Jack Parow and Julia Anastasopoulos who played great characters.The movie embodied South African humor through and through with many nuances for a local audience.The story line was good and fast paced, the sets and scenery were also great.Highly recommended for an adult audience streaming on Amazon.
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