
To Steal from a Thief
Seen it?2016 | 96 min | Crime, Thriller
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, 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 crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Ronin or The Night of the Hunter, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Valencia, Spain. On a rainy morning, six armed men in disguise assault a bank. But what seemed like an easy heist, quickly goes wrong with nothing unfolding as planned, and mistrust quickly builds between the two leaders of the gang.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$9 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel Calparsoro
- Luis Tosar'Gallego'
- Rodrigo de la Serna'Uruguayo'
- Raúl ArévaloFerrán
- Jose CoronadoMellizo
- Patricia VicoSandra
- Joaquín Furriel'Loco'
- Luciano CáceresVarela
- Marian ÁlvarezCristina
- Luis CallejoDomingo
- Miquel FernándezJulio