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The Painter and the Thief

2020·Movie
1h 42min
IMDb7.5Metacritic798.5Rotten Tomatoes97%85%

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HBO MaxKanopyPlexTubi TV

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About

When two of artist Barbora Kysilkova’s most valuable paintings are stolen from a gallery at Frogner in Oslo, the police are able to find the thief after a few days, but the paintings are nowhere to be found. Barbora goes to the trial in hopes of finding clues, but instead she ends up asking the thief if she can paint a portrait of him. This will be the start of a very unusual friendship. Over three years, the cinematic documentary follows the incredible story of the artist looking for her stolen paintings, while at the same time turning the thief into art.
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Crew

Directed by:
Benjamin Ree
Written by:
Benjamin Ree
Produced by:
Morgan Neville, Ingvil Giske
Composed by:
Uno Helmersson, Svenn Jakobsen, Simon Ellegaard

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Questions about The Painter and the Thief

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Where can I stream The Painter and the Thief legally?

HBO MaxKanopyPlexTubi TV

The Painter and the Thief is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, 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 The Painter and the Thief worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Painter and the Thief?

1 h 42 min

The Painter and the Thief runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Painter and the Thief?

Critics88
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see The Painter and the Thief much the same way.

What language is The Painter and the Thief in?

NorwegianEnglish

It was made in Norwegian, with some English. Produced in Norway, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Painter and the Thief?

36ARAUBEBOBRBYCACLCOCRCZDKECES+22

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Painter and the Thief in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.