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Why people love it

People revisit The Thieves for the same reason it broke through in 2012: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a crime rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Choi Dong-hoon keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The action and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 15m · ★ 6.7

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  1. 96match

    1.Red Notice (2021)

    6.7 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Thieves clicked for you, Red Notice (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  2. 94match

    2.The Italian Job (2003)

    6.8 · Action · Crime · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Thieves clicked for you, The Italian Job (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • History Vault
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    3.Man on a Ledge (2012)

    6.4 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Thieves clicked for you, Man on a Ledge (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    4.Blue Streak (1999)

    6.5 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Thieves clicked for you, Blue Streak (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Starz Apple TV Channel
    • Starz
    • Philo
    • Starz Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    5.Lift (2024)

    6.4 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Thieves clicked for you, Lift (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    + Save for later
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    6.Heist (2001)

    6.3 · Action · Crime · Drama · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Thieves clicked for you, Heist (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    7.Ocean's Eleven (2001)

    7.5 · Thriller · Crime · 1h 56m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Thieves clicked for you, Ocean's Eleven (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Starz Apple TV Channel
    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    8.Ocean's Twelve (2004)

    6.6 · Thriller · Crime · 2h 5m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Thieves clicked for you, Ocean's Twelve (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Starz Apple TV Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    9.Jackie Brown (1997)

    7.4 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Thieves clicked for you, Jackie Brown (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Peacock Premium
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    10.Ocean's Thirteen (2007)

    6.7 · Crime · Thriller · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Thieves clicked for you, Ocean's Thirteen (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Starz Apple TV Channel
    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    + Save for later

FAQ

What should I watch after The Thieves?
Try Red Notice, The Italian Job, Man on a Ledge—each shares DNA with The Thieves while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Thieves?
The Thieves (2012) is best described as Action, Crime. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Thieves worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this action lane.

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