The Robber (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.6

The Robber poster

Released in 2010, The Robber is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Benjamin Heisenberg, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. A champion marathoner leads a double life as a serial bank robber, sprinting between fixes (and away from police cavalcades) as many as three times a day.

Who’s in it. The Robber stars Andreas Lust as Johann Rettenberger, Michael Welz as Kommissar Welz, Franziska Weisz as Erika and Florian Wotruba as Markus Kreczi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Robber has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $208.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Robber page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Robber tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Robber (2010)?
In US, The Robber is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Robber worth watching?
The Robber holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Robber?
The Robber stars Andreas Lust, Michael Welz, Franziska Weisz, Florian Wotruba and Johann Bednar.
When was The Robber released?
The Robber was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.