The Stand-In Thief (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2017, The Stand-In Thief is a comedy film directed by Masafumi Nishida, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Hajime Onuki (Ryuhei Maruyama) was a thief, but he now works as a welder and lives happily with his girlfriend. Hajime Onuki is threatened by a former partner in crime. He forces Hajime Onuki to break into the mansion of a picture book writer to steal. He is caught by others while in the act, but they keep mistaking him for someone else. Hajime desperately keeps up the ruse to not get caught.
Who’s in it. The Stand-In Thief stars Ryuhei Maruyama as Hajime Onuki, Masachika Ichimura as Shuntaro Maezono, Yusuke Santamaria as Ryosuke Todoroki and Anna Ishibashi as Eriko Oku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Stand-In 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 Stand-In Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stand-In Thief tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stand-In Thief (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stand-In Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stand-In Thief worth watching?
- The Stand-In Thief holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stand-In Thief?
- The Stand-In Thief stars Ryuhei Maruyama, Masachika Ichimura, Yusuke Santamaria, Anna Ishibashi and Mitsuki Takahata.
- When was The Stand-In Thief released?
- The Stand-In Thief was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.