King of Thieves

London, England, April 2015. Brian Reader, a retired thief, gathers an unlikely gang of burglars to perpetrate the biggest and boldest heist in British history. The thieves assault the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company and escape with millions in goods and money. But soon the cracks between the gang members begin to appear when they discuss how to share the loot.

Critics agreed that the film benefits from an impressive veteran cast and a promising true-crime heist premise, but loses momentum and coherence before the conclusion.

• Brian Reader recruits aging associates from retirement to execute the Hatton Garden burglary.
• The gang's disagreements over the loot intensify into distrust after the burglary.
• The film recreates the infamous Hatton Garden robbery described in contemporary media reports.
• The gang combines careful security-breaking with eccentric, argumentative behavior.

• The Great Train RobberyBritish true-crime heist drama centered on aging criminals and internal mistrust
• The Italian JobStylish crime drama about an elaborate robbery, criminal loyalty, and betrayal
• WidowsTrue-crime ensemble caper balancing procedural planning with tensions among veteran criminals
• The LadykillersWry British crime film featuring an aging, eccentric criminal ensemble and a major robbery

Director

James Marsh

Release Date

2018-09-04

Runtime

108 min

Rating

5.6 / 10 (474)

What is King of Thieves about?

A veteran London thief assembles a crew of aging specialists for a spectacular vault burglary, only to find that dividing the spoils may be harder than stealing them.

What is King of Thieves like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of King of Thieves as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is King of Thieves violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in King of Thieves as mild.

What did critics think of King of Thieves?

Critics agreed that the film benefits from an impressive veteran cast and a promising true-crime heist premise, but loses momentum and coherence before the conclusion.

Which films are like King of Thieves?

Films with a similar feel include The Great Train Robbery, The Italian Job, Widows, and The Ladykillers.

How long is King of Thieves?

King of Thieves runs 108 minutes.

Where can I watch King of Thieves?

In United States, King of Thieves streams on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Player, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Howdy Amazon Channel.