Gone in Sixty Seconds

Memphis Raines, once the terror of the city's garages, has stepped away from the wheel and the thrill of the chase. When his kid brother Kip falls under a life threatening deadline, Memphis is drawn back into the game, not for glittering glory but to save a life. The mission is brutal in scope and time, a plan to lift fifty cars in a single night, threading through neighborhoods and freeways with a crew of trusted boosters. As the clock ticks, the city becomes a maze of cameras and pursuit, while Memphis and his team race against both the law and rival crews. Loyalty, nerve, and street savvy get put to the ultimate test in a high speed countdown tonight.

Directed by Dominic Sena, Gone in Sixty Seconds arrived in 2000 as a high octane remake of Halicki's car chase concept. The project blends Rosenberg's screenplay with Halicki's original idea, featuring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie and ensemble with practical stunts.

The film earned approximately $237.2 million worldwide against a $90 million budget, signaling strong commercial appeal. It performed solidly across markets, benefiting from star power and adrenaline fueled action that appealed to broad audiences and lasting momentum globally.

Culturally the movie is remembered for its relentless car chase spectacle and the star powered ensemble that leans into fast paced stunts. It helped push the late 90s and early 2000s trend of big screen car antics and polished action sequences that echoed in later thrillers across audiences worldwide beyond.

Reception to the film was mixed, with critics praising the energy of the performances and the scale of the chase while noting a formula driven plot. The central themes revolve around loyalty to family, rediscovering courage, and the costs of living on the edge in a world of fast decisions.