Thief
“Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.”
Thief is streaming on MGM Amazon Channel in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 June 2026.
Where to watch Thief
🇦🇺 Australia
Good to know
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Release date
- 1981-03-27
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $11,494,812
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Mann/Caan Productions
Thief — trailer
About Thief
Thief is a 1981 movie in the Crime, Thriller and Drama genres, directed by Michael Mann, starring James Caan, Tuesday Weld and Robert Prosky. It has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 847 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Thief in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to use his ill-gotten income to retire from crime and build a nice life for himself complete with a home, wife and kids. To accelerate the process, he signs on with a top gangster for a big score.
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Thief in Australia?+
In Australia, you can stream Thief on MGM Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Is Thief on Netflix?+
Thief is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on MGM Amazon Channel.
How long is Thief?+
Thief has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
Who stars in Thief?+
Thief stars James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson and Jim Belushi.
When did Thief come out?+
Thief is a 1981 movie directed by Michael Mann.
What genre is Thief?+
Thief is Crime, Thriller and Drama film.
Who directed Thief?+
Thief was directed by Michael Mann.
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