Two If by Sea


Two If by Sea is a 1996 American romantic comedy film directed by Bill Bennett, and starring Sandra Bullock and Denis Leary. The screenplay, written by Leary and Mike Armstrong, is based on a story by Leary, Armstrong, and Ann Lembeck.

Plot

Petty thief Frank O'Brien steals a $4 million masterpiece painting. His cashier girlfriend of seven years, Roz, befriends the potential buyer of the painting, Evan Marsh, on an island. After being captured by FBI Agent O'Malley at the fish factory, she discovers Marsh is actually an art thief.

Cast

The film was shot in locales including Chester, Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, and Riverport, Nova Scotia.

Release

Box office

Two If by Sea opened theatrically on January 12, 1996 in 1,712 venues, earning $4,656,986 in the domestic box office, ranking tenth for its opening weekend. At the end of its run, the film grossed $10,658,278.
The film was Sandra Bullock's worst wide opening up until 2015, when Our Brand Is Crisis released in October, earning $3,238,433 in its first weekend. Two If by Sea is Bullock's ninth-lowest-grossing film in her career.

Critical reception

The film received negative reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes reports an 11% rating, based on 28 reviews, with an average rating of 3.8/10.