Movie
Where to Watch Thief (1981) in the US
- 1981
- R
- 2h 3m
- 7.4IMDb
- 80%Rotten Tomatoes
- 78Metascore
Thief is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, to rent, or to buy in the United States.
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What it's about
Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specializing in high-profile diamond jobs. After having spent many years in prison, he has a very concrete picture of what he wants out of life--including a nice home, a wife, and kids. As soon as he is able to assemble the pieces of this collage, by means of his chosen profession, he intends to retire and become a model citizen. In an effort to accelerate this process, he signs on to take down a huge score for a big-time gangster. Unfortunately, Frank's obsession for his version of the American Dream allows him to overlook his natural wariness and mistrust, when making the deal for his final job. He is thus ensnared and robbed of his freedom, his independence, and, ultimately, his dream.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Writer
- Michael Mann, Frank Hohimer
- Starring
- James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson
Details
- Release date
- Mar 27, 1981
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $11,492,915
- Awards
- 2 wins & 6 nominations total
Where to Watch Thief (1981) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Thief in the United States?
- Thief is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, to rent, or to buy in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Prime Video (HD) and The Criterion Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Prime Video (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD), hoopla, and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home. Buy the movie on Prime Video.
- Can I stream Thief or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Prime Video (HD) and The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home. Buy the movie on Prime Video.
- Can I watch Thief for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Prime Video (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD), hoopla, and Kanopy (HD).
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