The Art of the Steal

Crunch Calhoun, a third-rate motorcycle daredevil and part-time art thief, teams up with his snaky brother to steal one of the most valuable books in the world. But it's not just about the book for Crunch — he's keen to rewrite some chapters of his own past as well.

Critics generally found the cast charismatic and the caper lightly amusing, but judged the plot formulaic, convoluted, and too derivative of stronger heist films.

• Crunch and Nicky Calhoun pursue separate agendas while collaborating on the art theft.
• The crew targets a priceless historical book as the central object of the caper.
• Critics identify its swinging-1960s feel and homage to 1960s European heist films.
• The reassembled team members, especially the brothers, conceal separate intentions as the plan changes.

• Ocean's Elevenshared heist-comedy structure, shifting loyalties, and stylish criminal ensemble
• The Brothers Bloomshared brotherhood conflict, triple-crossing criminals, and witty caper tone
• How to Steal a Millionshared art theft premise, eccentric thieves, and lighthearted crime-comedy energy
• The Thomas Crown Affairshared talk-heavy con plotting, betrayal, and playful neo-noir caper sensibility

Director

Jonathan Sobol

Release Date

2013-09-20

Runtime

90 min

Rating

6.2 / 10 (636)

What is The Art of the Steal about?

A semi-reformed art thief reunites a colorful crew for one last score, only to find that brotherly loyalty is another thing being stolen.

What is The Art of the Steal like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Art of the Steal as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.

Is The Art of the Steal violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Art of the Steal as mild.

What did critics think of The Art of the Steal?

Critics generally found the cast charismatic and the caper lightly amusing, but judged the plot formulaic, convoluted, and too derivative of stronger heist films.

Which films are like The Art of the Steal?

Films with a similar feel include Ocean's Eleven, The Brothers Bloom, How to Steal a Million, and The Thomas Crown Affair.

How long is The Art of the Steal?

The Art of the Steal runs 90 minutes.

Where can I watch The Art of the Steal?

In United States, The Art of the Steal streams on Philo, The Roku Channel, The CW, Starz Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, Plex Player, Plex Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel.