The Maiden Heist

A comedy centered on three museum security guards who devise a plan to steal back the artworks to which they have become attached after they are transferred to another museum.

• Charles, Roger, and George are museum guards rather than professional criminals and must forge and switch beloved artworks themselves.
• Each guard risks theft because a particular artwork gives him a sense of peace and completion.
• Three middle-aged museum guards break routine and social expectations by planning an elaborate theft.
• The guards plot inside a museum, while George's impulsive nudity before his favorite warrior statue disrupts its formal atmosphere.

• Going in Styleshared gentle heist structure, eccentric older protagonists, and understated comic tone
• How to Steal a Millionshared art-world theft premise, ensemble comedy, and affectionate caper atmosphere
• The Lavender Hill Mobshared low-stakes robbery, dry humor, and character-driven ensemble dynamics

Director

Peter Hewitt

Release Date

2009-05-09

Runtime

91 min

Rating

5.7 / 10 (396)

What is The Maiden Heist about?

Three devoted museum guards turn their affection for endangered artworks into an improvised, warm-hearted theft.

What is The Maiden Heist like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Maiden Heist as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is The Maiden Heist violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Maiden Heist.

Which films are like The Maiden Heist?

Films with a similar feel include Going in Style, How to Steal a Million, and The Lavender Hill Mob.

How long is The Maiden Heist?

The Maiden Heist runs 91 minutes.

Where can I watch The Maiden Heist?

In United States, The Maiden Heist streams on fuboTV, The Roku Channel, Plex Player, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player.