---
title: "The Good Thief"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-good-thief-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 6016
imdb_id: "tt0281820"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 151
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Good Thief (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-good-thief-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Good Thief is a 2003 crime thriller heist film directed and written by Neil Jordan, functioning as a remake of the 1955 French film Bob le flambeur by Jean-Pierre Melville. The story follows an aging gambler on a losing streak who attempts to rob a casino in Monte Carlo, only to find that someone has already tipped off the police before he makes a move.

The film features a cast including Nick Nolte, Ralph Fiennes, Nutsa Kukhianidze, and Ouassini Embarek. Distributed with an R rating and a runtime of one hour and forty-eight minutes, it blends elements of crime, drama, and thriller storytelling within its casino heist narrative.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An aging gambler on a losing streak attempts a high-stakes Monte Carlo casino robbery."

### Why Watch
- It is a crime thriller heist film written and directed by Neil Jordan.
- It stars Nick Nolte, Ralph Fiennes, Nutsa Kukhianidze, and Ouassini Embarek.
- It serves as a remake of the French film Bob le flambeur by Jean-Pierre Melville.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Someone has already tipped off the cops before the main character even makes a move.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R with a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes, falling into the genres of crime, drama, and thriller.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #crime-thriller, #heist-film, #gambling, #monte-carlo, #remake

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Howdy Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Neil Jordan
- **Networks / Studios**: Alliance Atlantis, Stephen Woolley Productions, John Wells Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nick Nolte** as *Bob*
- **Nutsa Kukhianidze** as *Anne*
- **Saïd Taghmaoui** as *Paulo*
- **Mark Polish** as *Albert*
- **Tchéky Karyo** as *Roger*
- **Gérard Darmon** as *Raoul*
- **Emir Kusturica** as *Vladimir*
- **Marc Lavoine** as *Remi*
- **Ouassini Embarek** as *Said*
- **Michael Polish** as *Bertram*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream The Good Thief?
Streaming availability can be checked through platforms like The Movie Database watch options.

### Q: Is The Good Thief worth watching?
It is a crime thriller written and directed by Neil Jordan and starring Nick Nolte and Ralph Fiennes.

### Q: What is the binge duration for The Good Thief?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of The Good Thief?
The Good Thief is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Good Thief — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/6016)
- [The Good Thief (2003) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/6016-the-good-thief/cast)
- [The Good Thief (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Thief_(film))
- [The Good Thief (2002) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0281820/)
- [The Good Thief](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page)

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