Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- playful
- breezy
- lazy weekend
- action movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film slick, playful, and carried by Matthias Schweighöfer's appealing performance, while viewing its storytelling and humor as conventional or uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sebastian begins as an isolated bank teller and theoretical safecracker before being recruited into Gwendoline's international crew.
The mission revolves around cracking four nearly impenetrable safes inspired by Richard Wagner's operas.
The European robbery campaign, frantic escapes, and strained comic exchanges are presented as slick, fanciful entertainment.
The story takes place six years before the Las Vegas apocalypse, with an unheard-of virus outbreak forming the backdrop.
Films like Army of Thieves, and why
Ocean's Eleven
Shares a playful heist structure, charismatic ensemble, elaborate safecracking, and comic action tone.
The Italian Job
Shares European locations, stylish criminal teamwork, romantic subplots, and breezy genre entertainment.
The Bank Job
Shares a technically focused heist premise, eccentric specialists, escalating pursuit, and lighthearted action.
The Nice Guys
Shares an irreverent crime ensemble, comic bravado, and a high-energy caper built around specialized skills.
Movie Details
- Director
- Matthias Schweighöfer
- Release Date
- 2021-10-27
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (2363)
Cast
- Matthias Schweighöfer
- Nathalie Emmanuel
- Ruby O. Fee
- Stuart Martin
- Guz Khan
- Jonathan Cohen
- Noemie Nakai
- Christian Steyer
- Dan Bradford
- Tonya Graves
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Army of Thieves about?
- A nervous safecracker finds purpose, romance, and dangerous fame when he joins an international crew targeting four legendary vaults.
- What is Army of Thieves like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Army of Thieves as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Army of Thieves violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Army of Thieves as mild.
- What did critics think of Army of Thieves?
- Critics broadly found the film slick, playful, and carried by Matthias Schweighöfer's appealing performance, while viewing its storytelling and humor as conventional or uneven.
- Which films are like Army of Thieves?
- Films with a similar feel include Ocean's Eleven, The Italian Job, The Bank Job, and The Nice Guys.
- How long is Army of Thieves?
- Army of Thieves runs 128 minutes.
- Where can I watch Army of Thieves?
- In United States, Army of Thieves streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
