Thieves Like Us (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1974, Thieves Like Us is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Robert Altman, running about 123 minutes. “Robbing 36 banks was easy. Watch what happens when they hit the 37th.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bowie, a youthful convicted murderer, and bank robbers Chicamaw and T-Dub escape from a Mississippi chain gang in the 1930s. They hole up with a gas station attendant and continue robbing banks. Bowie, who is injured in an auto accident, takes refuge with the daughter of the gas station attendant, Keechie. They become romantically involved but their relationship is strained by Bowie's refusal to turn his back on crime. The film is based on the novel Thieves Like Us by Edward Anderson. The novel is also the source material for the 1949 film They Live by Night, directed by Nicholas Ray.
Who’s in it. Thieves Like Us stars Keith Carradine as Bowie, Shelley Duvall as Keechie, John Schuck as Chicamaw and Bert Remsen as T-Dub, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Thieves Like Us has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thieves Like Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thieves Like Us tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thieves Like Us (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thieves Like Us change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thieves Like Us worth watching?
- Thieves Like Us holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thieves Like Us?
- Thieves Like Us stars Keith Carradine, Shelley Duvall, John Schuck, Bert Remsen and Louise Fletcher.
- When was Thieves Like Us released?
- Thieves Like Us was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.