Emily The Criminal

Tuesday, October 11 until Thursday, October 13, 2022Yukon Theatre

Aubrey Plaza is magnetic in this taught thriller about a woman down on her luck and saddled with debt. Emily gets involved in a credit card scam that pulls her into the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, ultimately leading to deadly consequences.

Faced with a series of dead-end job interviews, Emily soon finds herself seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills of black-market capitalism, and increasingly interested in her mentor Youcef. Together, they hatch a plan to bring their business to the next level in Los Angeles.

Recommended ages 15+ for violence and language.

94% on Rotten Tomatoes

A gritty and suspenseful LA noir that also serves to examine the structural issues that uphold wealth inequality in this country. But “Emily the Criminal” isn’t trying to be preachy or political; it’s just authentic, and urgent. - Katie Walsh, The Wrap