The Thief (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1997, The Thief is a drama and crime film directed by Pavel Chukhray, running about 96 minutes. “He'll steal your heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Katya and her 6-year-old son Sanya, who, in 1952, meet a veteran Soviet officer named Tolyan. Katya falls in love with Tolyan, who turns out to be a small time criminal, but who also becomes a father figure to Sanya ...
Who’s in it. The Thief stars Vladimir Mashkov as Tolyan, Yekaterina Rednikova as Katya, Mikhail Filipchuk as Sanya and Yuri Belyayev as Old Sanya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Thief has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thief (1997)?
- In US, The Thief is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thief worth watching?
- The Thief holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thief?
- The Thief stars Vladimir Mashkov, Yekaterina Rednikova, Mikhail Filipchuk, Yuri Belyayev and Amaliya Mordvinova.
- When was The Thief released?
- The Thief was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.