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To Rob a Thief

2007·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic616.8Rotten Tomatoes64%72%
IMDb6.6Metacritic616.8Rotten Tomatoes64%72%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some situational comedy and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Emilio, a Colombian con man, arrives in LA with two weeks to complete his plan to rob a former colleague, Claudio Silvestrini, who's made a fortune using infomercials to peddle snake oil to Latin immigrants. Emilio's friend Alejandro, who sells pirated DVDs, has assembled a team of amateurs, who, as Alejandro says, will go unnoticed because they're immigrants. The team must gain entry to Silvestrini's well-guarded mansion, steal two keys to access a vault, and then get the money off the property. A father and his tomboy daughter, a nervous Cuban actor, a techie, and a muscle man make up the team, plus Alejandro has been courting Silvestrini's nanny. Will they be enough?
Heist FilmContemporary CrimeSocial CommentaryLatino CultureInfomercial ScamFast-PacedSituational ComedyClass ConflictImmigrant Experience

Crew

Directed by:
Joe Menendez
Written by:
JoJo Henrickson
Produced by:
Ben Odell, Meta Valentic, Roni Eguia Menendez
Composed by:
Andrés Levin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about To Rob a Thief

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Where can I stream To Rob a Thief legally?

VIX Lionsgate+Tubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on VIX , YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is To Rob a Thief worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is To Rob a Thief rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is To Rob a Thief?

1 h 38 min

To Rob a Thief runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on To Rob a Thief?

Critics63
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see To Rob a Thief much the same way.

What language is To Rob a Thief in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Mexico.

In how many countries can I watch To Rob a Thief?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for To Rob a Thief in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does To Rob a Thief use?

Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!Wounded Gazelle GambitJust Like Robin HoodGroin AttackCaper RationalizationThe Lad-etteHonor Among ThievesGive Me Back My WalletRagtag Bunch of MisfitsTreasure Room

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for To Rob a Thief, including Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!, Wounded Gazelle Gambit, Just Like Robin Hood.