Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Blends Genres with Memorable Cast

The new sci-fi crime comedy is now streaming on Hulu.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:48pm

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An extreme macro photograph of shattered glass and crumpled metal, captured in dramatic high-contrast studio lighting to create a conceptual representation of the film's criminal underworld.The gritty, high-stakes criminal world of Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is captured in this abstract close-up of shattered textures.Austin Today

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice follows two successful criminal enforcers, Mike and Nick, who get entangled in an unexpected situation after a mob boss' party. The high-concept action comedy blends science fiction, crime drama, and comedy, featuring strong performances from the ensemble cast including Vince Vaughn, James Marsden, and Eiza González.

Why it matters

The film, which premiered at SXSW in Austin, Texas, showcases director BenDavid Grabinski's ability to blend genres and deliver an entertaining, if imperfect, crime caper with a time travel twist.

The details

After mob boss Sosa's party celebrating the return of his adopted son Jimmy Boy from prison, Mike plans to leave his criminal life behind. However, he finds himself caught up in a complicated situation involving his affair with Nick's wife, Alice. Nick then convinces Mike to do one last job, despite Mike's reservations. The film features engaging action sequences, witty dialogue, and a standout time travel premise that allows the protagonist to revisit the past.

  • The film premiered at SXSW in Austin, Texas earlier this year.
  • Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is now streaming on Hulu.

The players

Mike

One of the two slick and successful bad guys who serves as an enforcer for a crime syndicate known as 'The Organization'.

Nick

The other enforcer for 'The Organization' who is also Mike's longtime colleague.

Alice

Nick's wife, with whom Mike has been having an affair.

Jimmy Boy

The adopted son of mob boss Sosa, who has just returned from prison.

Sosa

The mob boss who is celebrating the return of his adopted son Jimmy Boy.

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What they’re saying

“Usually, crime movies go off in a bad way, as the plot meanders between good and bad characters and razor-sharp fight scenes. For this movie, it really captures the spirit due to the acting cast and some clunky dialogue.”

— Henry Pham, Author

The takeaway

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice blends multiple genres, including science fiction, crime drama, action, and comedy, into an entertaining, if imperfect, package that is elevated by its strong ensemble cast and high-concept time travel premise.