Thief (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1981, Thief is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Michael Mann, running about 123 minutes. “Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Thief stars James Caan as Frank, Tuesday Weld as Jessie, Willie Nelson as Okla and Jim Belushi as Barry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Thief has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thief tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thief (1981)?
- In US, Thief is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thief worth watching?
- Thief holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thief?
- Thief stars James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi and Robert Prosky.
- When was Thief released?
- Thief was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.