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Once a Thief (1991) is available to watch for free on Kanopy. Also available to stream on Criterion Channel.
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You can watch Once a Thief (1991) for free on Kanopy.
Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.
Growing up as a professional art thief offers little comfort when long-standing brotherhood begins to fracture under the weight of betrayal. This kinetic heist caper balances stylish bravado with a sudden, sharp sting of romantic complication.
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Director
John Woo
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Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang, Woo Fung, Pierre Yves Burton, John Tang Yat-Kwan, Tong Ka-Fai, Leila Tong
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Once a Thief
You can watch Once a Thief (1991) for free on Kanopy.
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Director
John Woo
Cast
Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang, Woo Fung, Pierre Yves Burton, John Tang Yat-Kwan, Tong Ka-Fai, Leila Tong
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Watch Once a Thief for free on Kanopy. Once a Thief is streaming on Criterion Channel. Once a Thief is streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability last verified August 19, 2026.