Mein Vater ist ein Dieb (1983): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1983, Mein Vater ist ein Dieb is a family film directed by Dietmar Hochmuth, running about 76 minutes.

What it’s about. When the ten-year-old Til and two of his friends are caught in heavy rains, they escape into a barn. They are not alone in there, however. A man whom they do not recognize is obviously stealing crop from the barn. When the friends investigate the matter, Tim discovers the terrible fact that the thief is his own father. Since he wants to keep his discovery a secret by all means, he sets his friends on the wrong track. Although Til is embarrassed and would like to know the reason for the thievery, he does not have the guts to take his father to task. Eventually, he breaks the secret to the coachman Paul. In the meantime, however, his friends have also found out about Til′s father and the case is revealed.

Who’s in it. Mein Vater ist ein Dieb stars Andreas Krug as Til, Eberhard Kirchberg and Rolf Hoppe.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mein Vater ist ein Dieb page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mein Vater ist ein Dieb tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.