The Light Thief (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, The Light Thief is a drama film directed by Aktan Arym Kubat, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The main hero of the film is an electrician with a far greater effect on the people around him than his job defines. He is the last link in a huge energetic system and he becomes the binding bridge between the geopolitical problems of post-soviet space and the common people. The economic devastation of the country had an enormous impact on the industrial workers and yet despite the upheaval, these people did not seize to love and suffer, to have and be friends and to enjoy their lives. In particular our resilient electrician, who possesses a wonderful and open heart. He not only brings electric light (which is often out) to the lives of the inhabitants of this small city, but he also spreads the light of love, loyalty, life and mainly laughter.
Who’s in it. The Light Thief stars Aktan Arym Kubat as Svet-Ake (as Aktan Arym Kubat), Taalaikan Abazova as Bermet, Askat Sulaimanov as Bekzat and Asan Amanov as Esen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Light Thief has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Light Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Light Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Light Thief (2011)?
- In GB, The Light Thief is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Light Thief worth watching?
- The Light 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 Light Thief?
- The Light Thief stars Aktan Arym Kubat, Taalaikan Abazova, Askat Sulaimanov, Asan Amanov and Stanbek Toichubaev.