Thieves (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1996, Thieves is a drama, crime and romance film directed by André Téchiné, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. In the middle of the night, someone brings Ivan's body home to his wife and his sad-faced, jug-eared son. Through flashbacks, the film discloses the relationships among Ivan and his brother Alex, a cop with a cleanliness fetish; siblings Juliette and Jimmy, Ivan's partners in a seedy nightclub; the love triangle of Alex, Juliette, and Marie, a professor of philosophy; and of Alex and his nephew, Ivan's dour, stoic son. Ivan's death changes every relationship.
Who’s in it. Thieves stars Catherine Deneuve as Marie Leblanc, Daniel Auteuil as Alex, Laurence Côte as Juliette Fontana and Benoît Magimel as Jimmy Fontana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Thieves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thieves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thieves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thieves (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thieves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thieves worth watching?
- Thieves holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thieves?
- Thieves stars Catherine Deneuve, Daniel Auteuil, Laurence Côte, Benoît Magimel and Fabienne Babe.
- When was Thieves released?
- Thieves was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.