Thieves Like Us
Seen it?1974 | 123 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and romantics. If you loved The Asphalt Jungle or The Night of the Hunter, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
Three criminals escape from prison and embark on a robbery spree across USA. Along the way, one of them falls in love while they plan a final heist before going their separate ways.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$300K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Altman
- Shelley DuvallKeechie
- Keith CarradineBowie
- John SchuckChicamaw
- Bert RemsenT-Dub
- Louise FletcherMattie
- Ann LathamLula
- Tom SkerrittDee Mobley
- Al ScottCapt. Stammers
- John RoperJasbo
- Mary WaitsNoel Joy