King of Thieves (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2003, King of Thieves is a drama and crime film directed by Ivan Fíla, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Two amateur circus kids from a poor Ukrainian village, ten-year-old Barbu and his older sister Mimma, are sold to a circus artist called Caruso who promises them a career in the West.
Who’s in it. King of Thieves stars Lazar Ristovski as Caruso, Iakov Kultiasov as Barbu, Katharina Thalbach as Julie and Oktay Özdemir as Marcel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, King of Thieves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King of Thieves page.
If you liked it. Fans of King of Thieves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King of Thieves (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King of Thieves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King of Thieves worth watching?
- King of Thieves holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King of Thieves?
- King of Thieves stars Lazar Ristovski, Iakov Kultiasov, Katharina Thalbach, Oktay Özdemir and Birol Ünel.
- When was King of Thieves released?
- King of Thieves was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.