---
title: "The Art of the Steal"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-art-of-the-steal-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 209247
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Art of the Steal (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-art-of-the-steal-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Art of the Steal is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Darius Films, Entertainment One, Téléfilm Canada. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A motorcycle daredevil and art thief teams up with his brother to steal a valuable book."

### Why Watch
- Features a heist involving a very valuable book
- Involves a motorcycle daredevil attempting to rewrite his past

### Caveats & Content Note
- The main character is described as a third-rate daredevil
- Involves a snaky brother
- Tone & Suitability: The film combines elements of comedy and crime.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jonathan Sobol
- **Networks / Studios**: Darius Films, Entertainment One, Téléfilm Canada

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kurt Russell** as *Crunch Calhoun*
- **Matt Dillon** as *Nicky Calhoun*
- **Jay Baruchel** as *Francie*
- **Kenneth Welsh** as *'Uncle' Paddy MacCarthy*
- **Chris Diamantopoulos** as *Guy de Cornet*
- **Katheryn Winnick** as *Lola*
- **Jason Jones** as *Interpol Agent Bick*
- **Terence Stamp** as *Samuel Winter*
- **Devon Bostick** as *Ponch*
- **Karyn Dwyer** as *Ginger*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character's profession?
Crunch Calhoun is a third-rate motorcycle daredevil and part-time art thief.

### Q: Who does Crunch team up with?
He teams up with his snaky brother.

### Q: What are they trying to steal?
They are trying to steal one of the most valuable books in the world.

### Q: Is the theft only about the book for Crunch?
No, he is also keen to rewrite some chapters of his own past.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is classified under comedy and crime.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Art of the Steal — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/209247)
- [The Art of the Steal (2013 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_the_Steal_(2013_film))
- [The Art of the Steal (2009) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/272786-the-art-of-the-steal/prehled/)
- [The Art of the Steal 71% (2010) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/498687-the-art-of-the-steal)
- [The Art of Steal (2013) | Recenze | MovieZone.cz](https://film.moviezone.cz/the-art-of-steal/recenze)

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