The Little Thief (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, The Little Thief is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Claude Miller, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small town in post-World-War-II France, an unhappy sixteen-year-old (Janine Castang) tries to escape her dreary situation by any means at her disposal. Three successive friends (Michel Davenne, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette Dargelos, a photographer and fellow prisoner) help her learn from her mistakes.
Who’s in it. The Little Thief stars Charlotte Gainsbourg as Janine Castang, Didier Bezace as Michel Davenne, Simon de La Brosse as Raoul and Clotilde de Bayser as Séverine Longuet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Little Thief 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 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 (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Little Thief worth watching?
- The Little Thief holds an audience score of 6.5 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 The Little Thief?
- The Little Thief stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Didier Bezace, Simon de La Brosse, Clotilde de Bayser and Raoul Billerey.