The Dancer and the Thief (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, The Dancer and the Thief is a drama film directed by Fernando Trueba, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Present day. Chile. Legendary bank robber Vergara Grey is getting out of prison after 5 long years and is looking forward to a quiet, uneventful life together with his wife and son whom oddly he hasn't heard from in years. But soon his resolve is tested when he meets 19 year old Angel a young thief who insists the two join up to score the biggest heist of all time. Though tempted, he resists until he finds out that his beloved wife has gone off with a millionaire and his son wants to change his last name. Then Victoria, a graceful and mysteriously mute dancer living in a conservatory, steps into the picture. She captivates Vergara and Angel, as well as all others that cross her path, drastically changing their lives.
Who’s in it. The Dancer and the Thief stars Ricardo Darín as Nicolás Vergara Grey, Abel Ayala as Ángel Santiago, Miranda Bodenhöfer as Victoria Ponce and Ariadna Gil as Teresa Capriatti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Dancer and the Thief has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dancer and the Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dancer and the Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dancer and the Thief (2009)?
- In US, The Dancer and the Thief is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dancer and the Thief worth watching?
- The Dancer and the Thief holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dancer and the Thief?
- The Dancer and the Thief stars Ricardo Darín, Abel Ayala, Miranda Bodenhöfer, Ariadna Gil and Julio Jung.
- When was The Dancer and the Thief released?
- The Dancer and the Thief was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.