Thick as Thieves (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, Thick as Thieves is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Scott Sanders, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Two master thieves go at odds with one another as one sets the other up for a crime. The first, a suave pro who does his job and then hides in his own privacy, listening to old jazz records and caring for his ailing dog, Wally. The other is a local gangster with a taste for the finer life, who decides to eliminate the competition. This ignites a war between the two men and their aides. An angry mob boss and a female police officer try to sort the mess before things get too out of hand.
Who’s in it. Thick as Thieves stars Alec Baldwin as Mackin, Andre Braugher as Dink, Michael Jai White as Pointy and Rebecca De Mornay as Petrone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Thick as Thieves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thick as Thieves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thick as Thieves tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thick as Thieves (1999)?
- In US, Thick as Thieves is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thick as Thieves worth watching?
- Thick as Thieves holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thick as Thieves?
- Thick as Thieves stars Alec Baldwin, Andre Braugher, Michael Jai White, Rebecca De Mornay and Ricky Harris.
- When was Thick as Thieves released?
- Thick as Thieves was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.