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The Robber

2010·Movie
1h 36min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7

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A champion marathoner leads a double life as a serial bank robber, sprinting between fixes (and away from police cavalcades) as many as three times a day.
Intense ThrillerBiographical CrimePsychological StudyRelentless PacingAnti-Hero ProtagonistDual IdentityHigh-AdrenalineObsessive Tendencies

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Robber legally?

The Robber is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Robber worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Robber rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Robber?

1 h 36 min

The Robber runs 1 h 36 min.

Is The Robber based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Robber?

Critics65
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see The Robber much the same way.

Was The Robber a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$208,475

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $208,475 worldwide, 5% of its budget.

What language is The Robber in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Austria, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Robber?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Robber in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.