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Thieves

1996Movie1 h 57 minR

CrimeRomance
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic79–Rotten Tomatoes83%78%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic79–Rotten Tomatoes83%78%

Summary

In the middle of the night, someone brings Ivan's body home to his wife and his young son.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
André Téchiné
Written by
Gilles Taurand, André Téchiné
Produced by
Alain Sarde
Music by
Philippe Sarde

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Facts

August 21, 1996 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released
August 21, 1996
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Crime, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
12 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Thieves?"

Questions about Thieves

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thieves?

It streams in 10 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Thieves worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Thieves good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Thieves?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Thieves in English?

French

No, it was made in French.