The 2001 American heist comedy film "Ocean's Eleven" was directed by Steven Soderbergh from a screenplay by Ted Griffin. It is the first installment in the "Ocean's" film trilogy; it is a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film "Ocean's Eleven". This film version features an ensemble cast including George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy García, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Elliott Gould, Bernie Mac, and Carl Reiner. The storyline follows friends Danny Ocean (Clooney) and Rusty Ryan (Pitt); they plan a heist of $160 million from casino owner Terry Benedict (García) and Ocean's ex-wife Tess (Roberts) who is in a love-type situation with Terry.

"Ocean's Eleven" was theatrically released in the US in December 2001 by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film received positive reviews from critics who strongly applauded the performances of Clooney, Pitt, Roberts, and Damon. "Each one gives a clever and stylish portrayal of their character." "Ocean's Eleven" was also a box office hit, grossing US$450.7 million worldwide and becoming the fifth-highest-grossing film of 2001. Steven Soderbergh also directed the two sequels, "Ocean's Twelve" in 2004 and "Ocean's Thirteen" in 2007.

"Ocean's 8", a spin-off with an all-female lead cast and an American heist comedy film directed by Gary Ross and written by Ross and Olivia Milch, was released in 2018.

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