The Good Thief (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Good Thief is a 2003 drama thriller directed by Neil Jordan, starring Nick Nolte. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $5.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Good Thief About?
The premise of The Good Thief without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In his later years, master thief Bob, struggling with addiction and desperation, devises a risky plan to steal from a Monte Carlo casino. He gathers a skilled team to execute the heist, but faces a formidable challenge in Police Chief Karyo, a relentless adversary determined to foil his scheme and bring him to justice.
The Good Thief Cast
Nick Nolte stars in The Good Thief. Directed by Neil Jordan.
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Director Neil Jordan
More from Neil Jordan
More films directed by Neil Jordan, best-rated first: The Crying Game, Mona Lisa, Byzantium and Michael Collins.
The Good Thief Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Good Thief 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
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IMDb 5.3 /10
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 61% User score
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The Good Thief Plot Summary
What happens in The Good Thief from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Haunted by the dark shadows of his past, Christopher makes a difficult decision to return to his old, hardscrabble neighborhood, hoping to carve out a new and honest existence. However, even if he possessed the strength of a saint, resisting the temptations surrounding him proves to be an uphill battle. Almost immediately upon his return, a homeless street preacher unleashes prophetic threats of damnation, forcing Chris to confront the unrelenting legacy of his former life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Good Thief, scene by scene
The Good Thief Box Office & Budget
The Good Thief grossed $5.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 19% of what it cost. $3.5 million came from the US and Canada and $2.2 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.8M
19% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $3.5M
- International
- $2.2M
- Budget
- $30M
The Good Thief Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Good Thief.
How Well Do You Know The Good Thief?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the main internal struggle faced by Christopher in the movie?
Cars in The Good Thief
31 cars on screen, including the 1995 Citroën XM and the 1987 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible.
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1995 Citroën XM Main role -
1987 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible Important role -
1986 Lada Niva 2121 Important role -
1999 Peugeot 406 Important role
The Good Thief Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Triplo Gioco” and “L'Homme de la Riviera”.
- Also known as
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- Triplo Gioco
- L'Homme de la Riviera
- Der Dieb von Monte Carlo
- Lance de Sorte
- Хороший вор
- El buen ladrón
- A jó rabló
- Hoțul bun
- גניבה זולה
- Добродетелен крадец
- Podwójny blef
- Hodný zloděj
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- 굿 시프
- Hırsız
- 宝刀未老
- Гарний злодій
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The Good Thief FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Good Thief, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Good Thief?
The Good Thief runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Good Thief released?
The Good Thief was released on April 2, 2003.
Who directed The Good Thief?
The Good Thief was directed by Neil Jordan.
More films by Neil Jordan Who is in the cast of The Good Thief?
The Good Thief stars Nick Nolte.
How much did The Good Thief make at the box office?
The Good Thief grossed $5.8 million worldwide ($3.5 million domestic, $2.2 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is The Good Thief rated?
The Good Thief has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 68 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does The Good Thief have a post-credit scene?
No. The Good Thief has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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