Movie

Thief

“Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.”

★ 7.2(848)19812h 3m

Thief is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Amazon Channel in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

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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 848 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Thief in United Kingdom — 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

James Caan

Frank

Tuesday Weld

Jessie

Robert Prosky

Leo Alderman

Willie Nelson

David 'Okla' Bertinneau

Jim Belushi

Barry Stratagakis

Tom Signorelli

Vincent Attaglia

Dennis Farina

Carl

Nick Nickeas

Nick

W.R. Brown

Mitch Kanoff

Norm Tobin

Guido

John Santucci

Sgt. Urizzi

Gavin MacFadyen

Det. Boreksco

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoisbased on novel or bookshadowingloss of loved oneburglargangstercar dealerrainidealistsafeerrorthiefdirty copconvictdiamond heist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Thief in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Thief on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and MGM Plus 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 United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and MGM Plus 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.