---
title: "Den of Thieves"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/den-of-thieves-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 449443
imdb_id: "tt1259528"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 140
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 3444
content_rating: "R"
---

# Den of Thieves (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/den-of-thieves-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Den of Thieves" is a crime film that follows the lives of an elite unit of law enforcement officials. The story centers around the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and a group of skilled bank robbers. This crew plans a complex heist, targeting the Federal Reserve Bank. The film is a gritty crime saga that delves into the world of high-stakes crime and law enforcement. The outlaws' plan for the heist is portrayed as seemingly impossible, suggesting a high level of difficulty and complexity. The film explores the lives of these individuals, both within and outside of their respective professions, without revealing further details. The story is set in a law enforcement context, with the elite unit of the LA County Sheriff's Dept. working to counter the bank robbers' plans. The film's focus on the heist and the lives of the characters involved creates a gripping narrative.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An elite LA sheriff unit clashes with successful outlaws planning a Federal Reserve heist."

### Why Watch
- Follows a gritty crime saga between law enforcement and outlaws
- Features an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff's Dept.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Involves high-stakes illegal activities
- Depicts dangerous confrontations
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains action and crime themes appropriate for its rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, action, thriller, crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crave, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Christian Gudegast
- **Networks / Studios**: Atmosphere Entertainment MM, Diamond Film Productions, G-BASE

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gerard Butler** as *'Big Nick' O'Brien*
- **Pablo Schreiber** as *Ray Merrimen*
- **O'Shea Jackson Jr.** as *Donnie Wilson*
- **50 Cent** as *Enson Levoux*
- **Meadow Williams** as *Holly*
- **Maurice Compte** as *Benny 'Borracho' Magalon*
- **Brian Van Holt** as *Murph Connors*
- **Evan Jones** as *Bo 'Bosco' Ostroman*
- **Mo McRae** as *Gus Henderson*
- **Kaiwi Lyman** as *'Tony Z' Zapata*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main plot of the film?
The film follows an elite LA County Sheriff's Dept. unit and a successful bank robbery crew planning a Federal Reserve heist.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film falls under crime, thriller, and action.

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
The film was released on 01/19/2018 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime of the film is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

### Q: What is the rating of the film?
The film is rated R.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*