Love Among Thieves (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1987, Love Among Thieves is a comedy, mystery and romance film directed by Roger Young, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Caroline DuLac, a baroness and concert pianist, steals three jewel-encrusted Faberge eggs from a San Francisco museum. The eggs were demanded as ransom for her kidnapped fiancé. She boards a plane for the Latin American city of Ladera, as per instructions, and is met by Mike Chambers. Caroline first believes that Mike is one of the kidnappers, until a mysterious man in a trench-coat tries to kill her, and Mike comes to the rescue. They are then both captured by a band of Mexican bandits, who also may or may not be part of the scheme.

Who’s in it. Love Among Thieves stars Audrey Hepburn as Baroness Caroline DuLac, Robert Wagner as Mike Chambers, Patrick Bauchau as Alan Channing and Jerry Orbach as Spicer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Love Among 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 Love Among Thieves page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love Among Thieves tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Love Among Thieves (1987)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Among Thieves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Love Among Thieves worth watching?
Love Among Thieves holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Love Among Thieves?
Love Among Thieves stars Audrey Hepburn, Robert Wagner, Patrick Bauchau, Jerry Orbach and Samantha Eggar.
When was Love Among Thieves released?
Love Among Thieves was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.