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Once a Thief
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You can watch Once a Thief (1991) for free on Kanopy, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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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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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Once a Thief
You can watch Once a Thief (1991) for free on Kanopy, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
6.9/10
RT Critics
60%
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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
5 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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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. Rent Once a Thief on Apple TV+. Buy Once a Thief on Apple TV+. Once a Thief is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified June 21, 2026.