The Painter and the Thief (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2020, The Painter and the Thief is a documentary film directed by Benjamin Ree, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. When two of artist Barbora Kysilkova’s most valuable paintings are stolen from a gallery at Frogner in Oslo, the police are able to find the thief after a few days, but the paintings are nowhere to be found. Barbora goes to the trial in hopes of finding clues, but instead she ends up asking the thief if she can paint a portrait of him. This will be the start of a very unusual friendship. Over three years, the cinematic documentary follows the incredible story of the artist looking for her stolen paintings, while at the same time turning the thief into art.
Who’s in it. The Painter and the Thief stars Barbora Kysilkova as Herself / The Painter, Karl-Bertil Nordland as Himself / The Thief, Øystein Stene as Himself and Linda Ville Marie Ruud as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Painter and the Thief has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Painter and the Thief page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Painter and the Thief (2020)?
- In US, The Painter and the Thief is available to 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 Painter and the Thief worth watching?
- The Painter and the Thief holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Painter and the Thief?
- The Painter and the Thief stars Barbora Kysilkova, Karl-Bertil Nordland, Øystein Stene, Linda Ville Marie Ruud and Bjørn Inge Nordland.
- When was The Painter and the Thief released?
- The Painter and the Thief was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.