The Little Thief (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1999, The Little Thief is a drama and crime film directed by Erick Zonca, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. In this French drama, a teenager falls into a life of crime, little realizing the consequences. S. is a moody young man who loses his job at a bakery, and decides to throw in his lot with a group of thieves about the same age as himself. S. and his cronies are strictly small-timers, pulling off second-rate break-ins for an older crime boss, but his willingness to do what he's told helps him rise up the ladder to bigger and more lucrative jobs. However, S. lacks the maturity or experience to deal with the risks, and after a few disastrous mistakes, he finds his fortunes sinking far faster than they rose.
Who’s in it. The Little Thief stars Nicolas Duvauchelle as Esse, Jean-Jérôme Esposito as L'oeil, Martial Bezot as Chacal and Martial Bezot as Chacal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Little Thief has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Thief (1999)?
- In US, The Little Thief is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Little Thief worth watching?
- The Little Thief holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Thief?
- The Little Thief stars Nicolas Duvauchelle, Jean-Jérôme Esposito, Martial Bezot, Martial Bezot and Jean-Arnaud Dalomba.
- When was The Little Thief released?
- The Little Thief was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.