The Thieves (2012)
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The Thieves is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Disney Plus, wavve.
What the audience says
The Thieves is a dependable Korean film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 6.8/10 on TMDB across 342 ratings — squarely mid-table.
Should you spend 2h 15m on it?
2h 15m of Korean action with a crime streak, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 342 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
A gang of South Korean thieves team up with a Hong Kong crew to steal a diamond necklace from a heavily-guarded casino safe in Macau. As the cops close in, old betrayals — and misunderstandings — resurface.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 15m |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Crime |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Choi Dong-hoon
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 3 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
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