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King of Thieves

2018·Movie
1h 48min·R
44
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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London, England, April 2015. Brian Reader, a retired thief, gathers an unlikely gang of burglars to perpetrate the biggest and boldest heist in British history. The thieves assault the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company and escape with millions in goods and money. But soon the cracks between the gang members begin to appear when they discuss how to share the loot.
True Crime HeistGeriatric GangstersHatton Garden RobberyBetrayal and GreedLondon UnderworldAgeing CriminalsHeist Gone WrongDarkly HumorousClass Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about King of Thieves

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Where can I stream King of Thieves legally?

King of Thieves is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is King of Thieves worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is King of Thieves rated?

RStrong languageViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How long is King of Thieves?

1 h 48 min

King of Thieves runs 1 h 48 min.

Is King of Thieves based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on King of Thieves?

Critics40
Audiences47

Yes. Critics average 40 and audiences 47 out of 100, so both groups see King of Thieves much the same way.

What language is King of Thieves in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Belgium, France.

In how many countries can I watch King of Thieves?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for King of Thieves in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does King of Thieves use?

Known Only by Their NicknameMan on FireWork Out FanserviceFun with AcronymsTitle DropDistracted by the SexyOne Last JobPsycho Party MemberSenior Sleep-CycleHard-Work MontageIncredibly Obvious BugEven Bad Men Love Their Mamasand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for King of Thieves, including Known Only by Their Nickname, Man on Fire, Work Out Fanservice.