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Thief (1981), directed by Michael Mann, is a crime film and is available to stream on 11 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.4/10 and 80% on Rotten Tomatoes from 820 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1981, it's a 1980s crime that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars James Caan, Tuesday Weld, and Robert Prosky. At 123 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch Thief online, the best option is Amazon Prime Video for subscribers, and it's also included with MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Apple iTunes, Fandango At Home, and Amazon Video. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Forrest Gump and Citizen Kane, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — Thief isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
- Thief is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US.
- Yes — Thief is currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- Yes — Thief is available to stream for free (with ads) on Hoopla, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi, and it's also included with Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
- Thief runs 2h 3m (123 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.4/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 78/100.
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