The Penitent Thief (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2021, The Penitent Thief is a drama film directed by Lucas Miles, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of the two unnamed men who were crucified alongside Jesus and how they came to be beside him on the cross that fateful day. Dismas and his brother Jotham, along with Gestas, another young man who will share their fate, suffer tragedy and injustice at the hands of a band of thieves and a ruthless Roman centurion. Theirs is a story of survival against the odds, but they cannot outrun their destiny.
Who’s in it. The Penitent Thief stars Kevin Sorbo as King Herod, James Russo as Castor, Major Dodge as Gabriel and Stelio Savante as Tiran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Penitent Thief has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $21.5K at the box office.
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 The Penitent Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Penitent Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Penitent Thief (2021)?
- In US, The Penitent Thief 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 The Penitent Thief worth watching?
- The Penitent Thief holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Penitent Thief?
- The Penitent Thief stars Kevin Sorbo, James Russo, Major Dodge, Stelio Savante and Krista Bradley.
- When was The Penitent Thief released?
- The Penitent Thief was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.