Loophole (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1981, Loophole is a drama, crime and adventure film directed by John Quested, running about 105 minutes. “One heist. One chance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When architect Stephen Booker loses his partnership, he finds jobs hard to come by, and with money in short supply, he unwittingly becomes involved in a daring scheme to rob one of London's biggest bank vaults.
Who’s in it. Loophole stars Albert Finney as Mike Daniels, Martin Sheen as Stephen Booker, Susannah York as Dinah Booker and Jonathan Pryce as Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Loophole has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loophole page.
If you liked it. Fans of Loophole tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Loophole (1981)?
- In US, Loophole is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Loophole worth watching?
- Loophole holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Loophole?
- Loophole stars Albert Finney, Martin Sheen, Susannah York, Jonathan Pryce and Colin Blakely.
- When was Loophole released?
- Loophole was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.
