The Thief of Time (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1992, The Thief of Time is a comedy, thriller, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Lee Lik-Chi, running about 88 minutes. “A journey through time, featuring an all-star cast.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dimwitted thief, mistakes for a spy, in order to free himself he holds the honest driver, as a hostage. They end up in a tunnel and traveled back in time. Throughout their travels, they meet figures in the martial arts world including the "God of Sabre" and "Sword Saint."
Who’s in it. The Thief of Time stars Andy Lau as Yo Ko, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Stephen Chow as Dyun Siu Fei and Richard Ng Man-Tat as Siu Daat Zi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Thief of Time 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 Thief of Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thief of Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thief of Time (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thief of Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Thief of Time worth watching?
- The Thief of Time holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, fantasy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thief of Time?
- The Thief of Time stars Andy Lau, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Stephen Chow, Richard Ng Man-Tat and Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing.
- When was The Thief of Time released?
- The Thief of Time was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.