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The Little Thief

1988Movie1 h 50 minR

DramaRomance
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes71%72%
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes71%72%

Summary

In a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in prison—will help her learn from her mistakes.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Claude Miller
Written by
François Truffaut, Claude de Givray, Annie Miller
Produced by
Claude Miller, Jean-Louis Livi
Music by
Alain Jomy

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Facts

December 21, 1988 · 1 h 50 min · R

Released
December 21, 1988
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama, Crime
Original language
French
Made in
France
Box office
$1 million
Available in
2 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Little Thief?"

Questions about The Little Thief

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Where can I stream The Little Thief?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Little Thief worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%).

Is The Little Thief good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Little Thief plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Little Thief in English?

French

No, it was made in French.