The Thomas Crown Affair: Original vs. Remakes

A comparison of the different film adaptations of 'The Thomas Crown Affair,' highlighting their critical reception, box office performance, and lead actors.

The top 3

1. Top-Rated Thomas Crown Affair Version: The 1999 remake, starring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo, holds a 69% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, while the 1968 original with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway has a 76% score, suggesting the original is slightly better critically.
2. Box Office Performance of All Versions: The 1968 original grossed $14 million on a $4.3 million budget, while the 1999 remake earned $124.3 million worldwide against a $48 million budget. Michael B. Jordan's upcoming remake aims to surpass the 1999 film's earnings.
3. Iconic Actors Portraying Thomas Crown: Thomas Crown has been famously portrayed by Steve McQueen in the 1968 original and Pierce Brosnan in the 1999 remake. Michael B. Jordan is set to star in and direct the upcoming 2027 remake.

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