Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- breezy
- lazy sunday
- heist movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the cast charismatic and the caper lightly amusing, but judged the plot formulaic, convoluted, and too derivative of stronger heist films.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
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.
Films like The Art of the Steal, and why
Ocean's Eleven
shared heist-comedy structure, shifting loyalties, and stylish criminal ensemble
The Brothers Bloom
shared brotherhood conflict, triple-crossing criminals, and witty caper tone
How to Steal a Million
shared art theft premise, eccentric thieves, and lighthearted crime-comedy energy
The Thomas Crown Affair
shared talk-heavy con plotting, betrayal, and playful neo-noir caper sensibility
Movie Details
- Director
- Jonathan Sobol
- Release Date
- 2013-09-20
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (630)
Cast
- Kurt Russell
- Matt Dillon
- Jay Baruchel
- Kenneth Welsh
- Chris Diamantopoulos
- Katheryn Winnick
- Jason Jones
- Terence Stamp
- Devon Bostick
- Karyn Dwyer
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz Apple TV channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- 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 fuboTV, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz Apple TV channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
