The Thieves
Seen it?2012 | 135 min | Action, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (71% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and action fans. If you loved The Asphalt Jungle or The Italian Job, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A gang of South Korean thieves team up with a Hong Kong crew to steal a diamond necklace from a heavily-guarded casino safe in Macau. As the cops close in, old betrayals — and misunderstandings — resurface.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
12 wins and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$87 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 49K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Choi Dong-hoon
- Kim Yoon-seokMacao Park
- Kim Hye-sooPepsee
- Lee Jung-jaePopie
- Gianna JunYenicall
- Simon YamChen
- Kim Hae-sookChewing Gum
- Oh Dal-suAndrew
- Kim Soo-hyunZampano
- Derek Tsang Kwok-CheungJohnny
- Angelica LeeJulie