The Night Thief (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2018, The Night Thief is a comedy and drama film directed by Khadar Ayderus Ahmed, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. The Night Thief is a warmhearted drama set in the suburbs of Helsinki, Finland. It tells the story of a Somali man, Farah, whose car starts to disappear mysteriously at night. Although the car always shows up in the morning, Farah starts to run late from work, and fears that he could lose his job. Farah’s wife is moving to Finland from Somalia and if Farah were to get fired, his wife’s residency permit would be in danger. Due to the circumstances, Farah decides to do whatever it takes to catch the thief. In the end, things take an unexpected turn when Farah finally faces the person who has been stealing his car.
Who’s in it. The Night Thief stars Fuaad Amin as Farah, Aaliya Mustafa as Habiba, Kaye Dulla as Jama and Elina Knihtilä as Boss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Night Thief has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Thief tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Thief (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Night Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Night Thief worth watching?
- The Night Thief holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night Thief?
- The Night Thief stars Fuaad Amin, Aaliya Mustafa, Kaye Dulla, Elina Knihtilä and Joonas Saartamo.
- When was The Night Thief released?
- The Night Thief was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.