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Snatch

Snatch is a 2000 crime comedy film written and directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by Matthew Vaughn.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Snatch is a 2000 crime comedy film written and directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by Matthew Vaughn. Set in London’s criminal underworld, it follows intersecting plots involving a stolen diamond, boxing, and assorted gangsters and thieves. The film features an ensemble cast including Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Benicio del Toro, and Vinnie Jones.

Plot

The film follows several linked criminal storylines, including the hunt for a stolen diamond and efforts to manage an underground boxing match. Its narrative structure interweaves gangsters, bookmakers, robbers, and other underworld figures.

Production

Snatch was written and directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by Matthew Vaughn. It was released in 2000 and is widely identified as a British crime comedy film.

Cast

The ensemble cast includes Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Benicio del Toro, Dennis Farina, Vinnie Jones, Alan Ford, Stephen Graham, Jason Flemyng, Lennie James, and Rade Šerbedžija.

Reception and release

The film was released theatrically in the United States in January 2001, following its 2000 production year. It is rated R and has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes according to Rotten Tomatoes.

Key facts

  • Snatch is a 2000 film written and directed by Guy Ritchie.
  • It is a crime comedy set in London and centered on a stolen diamond.
  • The story also involves illegal boxing and multiple criminal groups whose plots intersect.
  • Jason Statham plays Turkish, a boxing promoter and the film’s narrator.
  • Brad Pitt appears as Mickey O'Neil, a bare-knuckle boxer.
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Canadian context

Snatch has been widely available in Canada through general film distribution and home-video/streaming markets, and it is part of the broader international crime-comedy canon familiar to Canadian audiences. No specifically Canadian production connection is indicated in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Snatch?
Snatch is a 2000 British crime comedy film written and directed by Guy Ritchie.
What is the film about?
It follows several criminal groups in London as they compete over a stolen diamond and become involved in illegal boxing and other schemes.
Who stars in Snatch?
The film stars Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Benicio del Toro, Dennis Farina, Vinnie Jones, Alan Ford, Stephen Graham, Jason Flemyng, Lennie James, and Rade Šerbedžija.
Who directed Snatch?
Snatch was directed by Guy Ritchie.
When was Snatch released?
The film was made in 2000 and received a wide theatrical release in the United States on January 19, 2001.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snatch_(film)
    Supports: Director, producer, release year, genre, cast
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0208092/
    Supports: Plot premise and ensemble cast
  3. Reelviews — https://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/snatch
    Supports: Narrative focus on the diamond and Turkish’s narration
  4. Frame Rated — https://www.framerated.co.uk/snatch-2000/
    Supports: Setting in London, runtime, year
  5. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/snatch
    Supports: Genre and London setting
  6. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/snatch
    Supports: Director, producer, rating, genre, runtime, release date