Thief
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Amazon Video.
Trailers and promos
Official Sizzle
Original Trailer
The First Heist
Ryan Coogler on Michael Mann's THIEF and Christopher Nolan's FOLLOWING
The Arrow Video Story
Three Reasons
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Frequently asked questions about Thief
Where can I watch Thief in the United States?
Thief is available to stream on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Thief for free?
Thief streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Thief?
Thief scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Thief?
Thief stars James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson, and Jim Belushi. Michael Mann is the director.
How long is Thief?
Thief runs 2h 3m (123 minutes).
When did Thief come out?
Thief was released on March 27, 1981.
Which studio made Thief?
Thief was produced by Mann/Caan Productions and United Artists in the United States.
What was the budget for Thief?
Thief was made on a budget of $5,500,000.
How much did Thief make at the box office?
Thief grossed $11,494,812 worldwide, against a budget of $5,500,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.