The Thomas Crown Affair
A very rich and successful playboy amuses himself by stealing artwork, but may have met his match in a seductive detective.
Trailer
Director
John McTiernan
Studio
N/A
Release
06 Aug 1999
Runtime
113 min
Genres
Crime, Romance, Thriller
Awards
3 wins & 2 nominations total.
Cast & Characters
Thomas Crown
Pierce Brosnan
Catherine Banning
Rene Russo
Det. Michael McCann
Denis Leary
Det. Paretti
Frankie Faison
Psychiatrist
Faye Dunaway
Anna Knudsen
Esther Cañadas
Paul Cheng
James Saito
Proctor Bobby McKinley
Michael Lombard
Did You Know?
A remake of the 1968 original starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-02
Pierce Brosnan filmed this while also playing James Bond, another suave, adventure-prone leading role, during the same era.
Source: Public filmography record · verified 2026-08-02
At first, director John McTiernan was unavailable for the remake of the 1968 film of the same name.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) holds 6.9/10 on IMDb (107,944 votes), 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72/100 on Metacritic.
“Sleek, stylish, and painlessly diverting, The Thomas Crown Affair is a remake of uncommon charm.” — Rotten Tomatoes (critics consensus)
A slightly higher Metacritic score (72) against a slightly lower Rotten Tomatoes tally (69%) than the original suggests critics respected the remake's polish and plotting even where they missed McQueen and Dunaway's rawer chemistry.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedLanding at the same 6.9 IMDb average as the film it remakes, this version trades McQueen and Dunaway's understated cool for a slicker, more plot-forward caper — its slightly higher 72 Metacritic score against a slightly lower 69% Rotten Tomatoes tally suggests critics respected the craftsmanship even where audience nostalgia still favors the original.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Audiences generally enjoyed the movie for its chemistry between Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo, as well as its sophisticated crime element. However, a few viewers were disappointed with the film's execution, finding it lacking in certain areas despite its solid cast and crew. Some fans praised Pierce Brosnan's performance as their favorite among his films.
Reviews
Great romance-crime-drama featuring two wonderful performances from Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo who share incredible chemistry in their cat-and-mouse play. The crime element is also well done, although how Crowne gets the painting into that small briefcase still confuses me. Bu…
JPV852 · 8/10**The Thomas Crown Affair disappointed even with a solid cast, crew, and concept.** I really wanted to like this movie. What could go wrong with Pierce Brosnan as the lead and John McTiernan at the helm of a sophisticated heist film? Sadly, it wasn’t what I had hoped. The Thomas…
The Movie Mob · 5/10
From the trailer's comments
Any one here after watching the Michael l B Jordan's version trailer
@jeashillelal7805 · 372 likesI hope Pierce Brosnan has a cameo in the 2027 version!!!
@Funk_Reactions · 142 likesIs anyone else here after watching Micheal B Jordan break down his most iconic characters and he said he was going to direct and act in this film next lol
@colasmusic8402 · 174 likesFun fact : When Pierce Brosnan signed the contract to play James Bond he is prohibited to wear Tuexedos other than Bond films. Yet he disobeyed.
@markdwighttadina7655 · 70 likesMy favourite Pierce Brosnan film. Sure he was great in bond and very funny in Mamma Mia, but his performance here was next level. So was Rene Russo!
@angreyhewe4009 · 203 likesThis film is sophistication from the plot to the music, scenaries, alongside the actors: their acting skills, caracterization, hair, makeup, manners and poise. One of my favourit films ever
@sorayabranco · 131 likesY'all can have 007 I'll take Thomas Crown. Lol 😂🤣😭
@1ThatsFacts · 32 likesThis is one if my fav movies. I still have it on DVD. The sophistication, the clothing, the scenariio. It's so NY elite, I love it for some reason
@musicvixen24 · 41 likes
