The Thieving Magpie
Seen it?2025 | 101 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Maria, who's not as young as she used to be and who helps people older than her, is living from hand to mouth. She can't quite accept her precarious situation and steals a few euros here and there from all those lovely people she looks after with such devotion, and who adore her for it… But after an accusation of abuse of a vulnerable person, Maria winds up in police custody.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Guédiguian
- Ariane AscarideMaria
- Jean-Pierre DarroussinM. Moreau
- Gérard MeylanBruno
- Grégoire Leprince-RinguetLaurent
- Marilou AussillouxJennifer
- Lola NaymarkAudrey
- Robinson StéveninKévin
- Thorvald SondergaardNicolas
- Sophie PayanLa juge