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Honest Thief

Honest Thief

Thriller · Action · Crime · 2020

A bank robber tries to turn himself in because he's falling in love and wants to live an honest life...but when he realizes the Feds are more corrupt than him, he must fight back to clear his name.

Movie details

Honest Thief

“Never steal a man's second chance.”

2020 Thriller · Action · Crime 1h 39m

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6.5 / 10

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A bank robber tries to turn himself in because he's falling in love and wants to live an honest life...but when he realizes the Feds are more corrupt than him, he must fight back to clear his name.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Mark Williams

Written by

Mark Williams · Steve Allrich

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Tom Dolan

Kate Walsh

Kate Walsh

Annie Wilkins

Jai Courtney

Jai Courtney

John Nivens

Jeffrey Donovan

Jeffrey Donovan

Sean Meyers

Anthony Ramos

Anthony Ramos

Ramon Hall

Robert Patrick

Robert Patrick

Samuel Baker

Jasmine Cephas Jones

Jasmine Cephas Jones

Beth Hall

Court is in session

Put Honest Thief on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.