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The Good Thief

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2003 | 108 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences 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-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Ocean's Eleven or The Asphalt Jungle, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect drug use.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

An aging gambler on a losing streak attempts to rob a casino in Monte Carlo. But someone's already tipped off the cops before he even makes a move.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 27K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Neil Jordan

  • Nick NolteBob
  • Nutsa KukhianidzeAnne
  • Saïd TaghmaouiPaulo
  • Mark PolishAlbert
  • Tchéky KaryoRoger
  • Gérard DarmonRaoul
  • Emir KusturicaVladimir
  • Marc LavoineRemi
  • Ouassini EmbarekSaid
  • Michael PolishBertram