Ocean's Eight (2018)
Kernel Score: 76% · 8,696 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Crime, Comedy, Action
Released: 2018-06-07
Runtime: 111 minutes
Is Ocean's Eight worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A breezy, glamorous all-female heist built around the Met Gala. Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett are great to watch, but the plot is light and the stakes feel low.
Watch it if you
- want an easy, stylish heist comedy
- like ensemble casts with great costumes
- enjoy low-stress caper films
Skip it if you
- want a tense, clever heist
- expect a plot as sharp as the original Ocean's films
Best for: Girls' night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Ocean's Eight
- Stream: HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Debbie Ocean, a criminal mastermind, gathers a crew of female thieves to pull off the heist of the century at New York's annual Met Gala.
Ocean's Eight parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Ocean's Eight is a heist comedy involving a crew of thieves planning a major theft.
- Violence & scariness: A little — The heist plot involves minimal violence, focused instead on planning and deception.
- Products & purchases: Moderate — Set at the glamorous Met Gala, the film features luxury fashion, jewelry, and high-end brand imagery prominently.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Ocean's Eight
If you liked Ocean's Eight, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Hot Fuzz (2007) — 86%: Fast, funny ensemble comedy with a clever setup.
- Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) — 86%: Stylish, tongue-in-cheek caper.
- The Nice Guys (2016) — 78%: Buddy crime comedy with plenty of snappy banter.
- Beverly Hills Cop (1984) — 83%: Comic crime romp, fun and fast.
- The Blues Brothers (1980) — 85%: Light musical crime comedy.
- OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006) — 82%: Playful parody of a suave caper.
Director
Cast
- Sandra Bullock as Debbie Ocean
- Cate Blanchett as Lou
- Anne Hathaway as Daphne Kluger
- Mindy Kaling as Amita
- Sarah Paulson as Tammy
- Awkwafina as Constance
- Rihanna as Nine Ball
- Helena Bonham Carter as Rose Weil
- Richard Armitage as Claude Becker
- James Corden as John Frazier
Ocean's Eight FAQ
Is Ocean's Eight worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A breezy, glamorous all-female heist built around the Met Gala. Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett are great to watch, but the plot is light and the stakes feel low.
Where can I watch Ocean's Eight?
In the US you can stream Ocean's Eight on HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Ocean's Eight OK for kids?
Ocean's Eight is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Ocean's Eight is a heist comedy involving a crew of thieves planning a major theft.
What movies are like Ocean's Eight?
If you liked Ocean's Eight, try Hot Fuzz, Kingsman: The Secret Service, The Nice Guys and Beverly Hills Cop.