Flypaper

Flypaper

Year: 2011

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Rob Minkoff

ComedyCrime

During a bank robbery, unassuming Tripp Kennedy finds himself caught in a chaotic standoff when two inept groups of criminals clash. As the situation escalates, he reluctantly joins forces with teller Kaitlin. Together, they must use their wits to evade both gangs and find a way to escape the bank, all while dealing with unexpected romantic feelings.

Warning: spoilers below!

Haven’t seen Flypaper yet? This summary contains major spoilers. Bookmark the page, watch the movie, and come back for the full breakdown. If you're ready, scroll on and relive the story!

Timeline & Setting – Flypaper (2011)

Explore the full timeline and setting of Flypaper (2011). Follow every major event in chronological order and see how the environment shapes the story, characters, and dramatic tension.

Time period

Location

Credit International Bank, Cancún, Mexico

Set almost entirely inside the Credit International Bank, a modern urban bank with a fortified vault and a tense upstairs area. The lobby and offices become a pressure cooker as two rival criminal groups clash with hostages, while a kitchen serves as a makeshift hostage room. The chase spills into the bank's corridors and vault, and the story ends with the criminals fleeing toward Cancún.

🏦 Bank 🔒 Security 🌆 Urban setting

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:29

Main Characters – Flypaper (2011)

Meet the key characters of Flypaper (2011), with detailed profiles, motivations, and roles in the plot. Understand their emotional journeys and what they reveal about the film’s deeper themes.

Kaitlin Nest (Alexis Black)

A bank teller who is secretly the FBI’s #3 most wanted bank robber, Alexis Black. She uses charm and wit to navigate the situation, masking her true identity while orchestrating parts of the heist. By the end she reveals her alias and teams up with Tripp to plan a nonlethal bank robbery.

🧠 Clever 🎭 Deceptive 💼 Banker

Tripp Kennedy

An ordinary customer who provokes the criminals into robbing the bank and becomes a catalyst for the chaos. He is quick-thinking, morally ambiguous, and forms a complicated bond with Kaitlin. His actions push the plan toward a dramatic, non-lethal partnership with Kaitlin.

💡 Quick-thinking ❤️ Romantic tension 🕵️ Detecting

Darrien

One of the high-tech professionals, instrumental in coordinating the break-in. He is analytical and ruthless, but his mistakes and escalating plan lead to a fatal explosion. His character embodies precision without mercy.

🧰 Tech-savvy 🧠 Calculated

Weinstein

A member of the high-tech trio who navigates the security breach and conflicts within the group. He is opportunistic and capable, but his choices reveal the fragility of trust among criminals. He ends up dealing with a fatal turn that hints at a larger betrayal.

🧭 Resourceful 🕵️‍♂️ Calculated

Gates

Another member of the tech-centered trio who fraternizes with Peanut Butter and Jelly while evaluating the gang’s rankings. He is ambitious and strategic, often trying to stay one step ahead of the others.

🎯 Calculated 🧰 Ambitious

Peanut Butter

One half of the duo focused on breaking open ATMs with explosives. Impulsive and loud, he contrasts with the more methodical trio and provides comic-relief through his brash lines and failed attempts.

💥 Explosive 🧨 Brash

Jelly

The other half of the ATM-focused duo, more cunning and opportunistic, willing to exploit opportunities as they arise. He and Peanut Butter form an uneasy alliance with the others and drive their own plans forward.

🧭 Opportunistic 🤝 Alliance

Jack Hayes

A bystander who is fatally shot, later revealed as a pivotal figure in Hayes’s undercover role. His death triggers a chain of events that reveal the high stakes of the attempted robbery.

🕵️‍♂️ Detective 💔 Victim

Mitch Wolf

The bank’s computer technician who becomes a key source of information about the security reboot. He experiences a panic attack mid-crisis, showing the human cost of the heist’s pressure.

🧠 Nervous 🧰 Technician

Vicellous Drum

The mastermind behind the operation who manipulates everyone to his own end. He is the #1 most wanted villain among the group’s radar, and his plan culminates in a fatal confrontation.

🎩 Mastermind 💳 Manipulative

Mr. Clean

The bank’s security guard who becomes paranoid and arms himself when the situation escalates. He represents the volatile, unpredictable element of fear during a bank raid.

🛡 Paranoid 🗝 Security

Mr. Blythe

Kaitlin’s hypoglycemic bank manager who is revealed to be Vicellous Drum in disguise. His reveal is the turning point that ties the web of deception together.

🕵️‍♂️ Disguised 🧭 Manipulative

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:29

Major Themes – Flypaper (2011)

Explore the central themes of Flypaper (2011), from psychological, social, and emotional dimensions to philosophical messages. Understand what the film is really saying beneath the surface.

🎭 Deception

Deception threads through every encounter: identities shift, motives are hidden, and allies aren’t always trustworthy. The criminals’ plans unravel through misdirection and double-crosses that keep hostages guessing who is in control. The film uses twists to explore how fear and pressure erode truth.

💰 Greed

Money fuels every decision, turning careful plans into risky gambles. The pursuit of cash reveals character flaws and tests loyalties among the criminals and the hostages alike. The heist becomes a commentary on how wealth can corrupt and override restraint.

🤝 Shifting alliances

Bonds form and fracture as people align with or against each other under pressure. Tripp’s alliance with Kaitlin and the later reveal of Drum’s manipulation show how shifting loyalties drive the plot. The film uses these shifts to create tension, humor, and a cliffhanger ending.

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:29

Mobile App Preview

Coming soon on iOS and Android

The Plot Explained Mobile App

From blockbusters to hidden gems — dive into movie stories anytime, anywhere. Save your favorites, discover plots faster, and never miss a twist again.

Sign up to be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private — always.

Unlock the Full Story of Flypaper

Don't stop at just watching — explore Flypaper in full detail. From the complete plot summary and scene-by-scene timeline to character breakdowns, thematic analysis, and a deep dive into the ending — every page helps you truly understand what Flypaper is all about. Plus, discover what's next after the movie.

Flypaper Summary

Read a complete plot summary of Flypaper, including all key story points, character arcs, and turning points. This in-depth recap is ideal for understanding the narrative structure or reviewing what happened in the movie.

Flypaper Summary

Flypaper Timeline

Track the full timeline of Flypaper with every major event arranged chronologically. Perfect for decoding non-linear storytelling, flashbacks, or parallel narratives with a clear scene-by-scene breakdown.

Flypaper Timeline

More About Flypaper

Visit What's After the Movie to explore more about Flypaper: box office results, cast and crew info, production details, post-credit scenes, and external links — all in one place for movie fans and researchers.

More About Flypaper

Similar Movies to Flypaper

Discover movies like Flypaper that share similar genres, themes, and storytelling elements. Whether you’re drawn to the atmosphere, character arcs, or plot structure, these curated recommendations will help you explore more films you’ll love.