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How to Steal a Million

1966Movie2 h 3 minNR

ComedyCrime
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.9/5Rotten Tomatoes100%88%

A hopeful, intriguing comedy movie about crime and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

A movie about those who appreciate the finest things in life... for free!

A woman must steal a statue from a Paris museum to help conceal her father's art forgeries.

Feels like

  • Stylish Heist
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Glamorous Settings
  • Audrey Hepburn
  • Charming
  • Intriguing
  • Sophisticated
  • Lighthearted

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
William Wyler
Written by
Harry Kurnitz, George Bradshaw
Produced by
Fred Kohlmar
Music by
John Williams

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Facts

July 13, 1966 · 2 h 3 min · NR

Released
July 13, 1966
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

Caper Rationalization, Sure, Let's Go with That, Belligerent Sexual Tension +9

  • Caper Rationalization
  • Sure, Let's Go with That
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • The Reveal
  • The Ugly Guy's Hot Daughter
  • Not What It Looks Like
  • Right Under Their Noses
  • Girly Run
  • The Guards Must Be Crazy
  • Janitor Impersonation Infiltration
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Reckless Gun Usage

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream How to Steal a Million?"

Questions about How to Steal a Million

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Where can I stream How to Steal a Million?

fuboTVPhilo

In the United States, How to Steal a Million streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is How to Steal a Million worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is How to Steal a Million okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will How to Steal a Million make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is How to Steal a Million good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was How to Steal a Million a box office flop?

Budget$6 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.

What tropes does How to Steal a Million use?

Caper RationalizationSure, Let's Go with ThatBelligerent Sexual TensionThe RevealThe Ugly Guy's Hot DaughterNot What It Looks LikeRight Under Their NosesGirly RunThe Guards Must Be CrazyJanitor Impersonation InfiltrationDeadpan SnarkerReckless Gun Usageand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Caper Rationalization, Sure, Let's Go with That, and Belligerent Sexual Tension.