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The Thieving Magpie

2025·Movie
1h 41min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy6
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

When a grandmother's love for her grandson pushes her over the line.

Maria, who's not as young as she used to be and who helps people older than her, is living from hand to mouth. She can't quite accept her precarious situation and steals a few euros here and there from all those lovely people she looks after with such devotion, and who adore her for it… But after an accusation of abuse of a vulnerable person, Maria winds up in police custody.
Social DramaMoral DilemmaFinancial PrecarityCharacter StudyContemporary RealismLegal TensionsAging & CaregivingUnderstated NarrativeSympathetic Portrayal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Thieving Magpie legally?

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Is The Thieving Magpie worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Thieving Magpie?

1 h 41 min

The Thieving Magpie runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is The Thieving Magpie in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Thieving Magpie?

9BECACHESFIFRITLUNL

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Thieving Magpie in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Thieving Magpie use?

Karmic TricksterThieving MagpieScooby StackMickey MousingStandard SnippetClip-Art AnimationInterrupted IntimacyDodgy ToupeeThick-Line Animation

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for The Thieving Magpie, including Karmic Trickster, Thieving Magpie, Scooby Stack.