Identity Thief
- Director: Seth Gordon
- Cast: Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Melissa McCarthy, John Cho, Amanda Peet, Clark Duke, Mary-Charles Jones, Justin Wheelon, Andrea Moore
- Language: English
- Theatrical Release Date: Fri Feb 08 00:00:00 EST 2013
Synopsis: When a mild-mannered businessman learns his identity has been stolen, he hits the road in an attempt to foil the thief -- a trip that puts him in the path of a deceptively harmless-looking woman.
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The Playlist News
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Leonard Maltin Reviews
IDENTITY THIEF
Pairing likable Jason Bateman as a victim and outrageous Melissa McCarthy as the title character in "Identity Thief" would seem to be a perfect comedy setup. The results, however, are less than perfect…
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