Honest Thief
Regie Mark WilliamsAls sich der berüchtigte Bankräuber Tom Hals über Kopf in Annie verliebt, möchte er seinen riskanten Job endgültig an den Nagel hängen. Er beschließt, sich dem FBI zu stellen, um für sich einen Deal zu verhandeln: er bietet die Rückgabe seiner neun Millionen Dollar Beute gegen eine saubere Weste und Straffreiheit an. Beim FBI glaubt man nach Toms Kontaktaufnahme zunächst, dass man ihnen einen Streich spielen will. Anstatt erfahrener Kollegen, werden die jungen Agenten Nivens und Hall mit dem Fall beauftragt. Als diese herausfinden, dass es sich bei dem Anrufer tatsächlich um den langjährig gesuchten, Meisterdieb Tom handelt, können sie ihr Glück kaum fassen. Denn dessen Geld könnte ihre Eintrittskarte in ein besseres Leben sein. Ein Katz-und-Maus-Spiel um die Millionenbeute beginnt, bei dem die Grenzen zwischen Gut und Böse immer mehr verschwimmen…
Honest Thief Rezensionen & Wertungen
- Keegan Rowe16. Juni 2025Not bad not great, entertaining, some plot twists
- jackmeat22. April 2025My quick rating - 6.4/10.
- WestwardTV28. November 2025Very good. Watched it 3 times now. Great storyline
- mrsolitariman24. Mai 2025Loved the movie!
- maddie1918. Januar 2026I was so surprised at how much I loved this movie! It was exciting enough to keep my interest and keep guessing.
- Manuel Frangis26. März 2025I just watched Honest Thief, and I give it 5 out of 5 stars. This movie surprised me in the best way. It’s fast, intense, and tells a solid story with a likable main character you can actually root for. It might not have the biggest budget or the most complicated plot, but it knows what it’s doing and delivers exactly what it promises—a good, action-packed crime thriller with heart. Liam Neeson stars as Tom, a professional bank robber who wants to turn himself in and go straight. He’s done with the life, he’s fallen in love, and he just wants to make things right. But of course, it’s not that simple. The moment he tries to come clean, things spiral out of control, and suddenly he’s running for his life, framed, hunted, and forced to fight back. Neeson does what he does best in this role—he brings a quiet intensity, a sense of calm control, and then just snaps into action mode when things go bad. His character isn’t flashy or over-the-top, but that’s what makes him feel believable. You can tell he just wants peace, but when things go wrong, he handles it. And yeah, there are a few “Liam Neeson action movie” moments, and I loved every single one of them. What makes this movie work so well is the pacing and tone. It never wastes time. The setup happens fast, the conflict hits early, and from there it just keeps moving. There’s a nice balance between tense moments, quiet emotional scenes, and action. It’s not just nonstop explosions or chaos—it actually gives the story and characters room to breathe. The romance in the movie works too, which is rare in a lot of action films. Kate Walsh plays Annie, Tom’s girlfriend, and their chemistry feels real. It’s simple but believable. You understand why Tom wants to leave the life behind, and you also understand why he’s willing to do whatever it takes to protect her. It adds an emotional layer to the action and raises the stakes in a way that feels earned. The villains in the movie are solid, too. They’re not just cartoon bad guys—they have their own motivations, and the corruption angle makes everything feel more grounded. The danger feels real, and the tension builds up with every scene. There are some great cat-and-mouse moments where you really don’t know how Tom is going to get out of it. The action scenes are done well, nothing too flashy or overdone. It’s more about suspense and clever problem-solving than just blowing stuff up. And that actually makes it feel more intense. You know Tom is skilled, but he’s not some unstoppable superhero—he takes hits, makes mistakes, and has to think fast to stay ahead. I give Honest Thief 5 out of 5 stars because it’s the kind of movie that’s simple but extremely satisfying. It’s well-paced, well-acted, and has just enough heart to give the action meaning. It’s one of those movies you can throw on anytime and enjoy from start to finish. Overall Honest Thief is a tight, well-executed action thriller with a great lead, a solid story, and a nice emotional core. If you like Liam Neeson in his tough guy roles, this is definitely one of his better ones. I loved it—and I’ll definitely be watching it again.
- ርልዪረ3. Februar 2025good film needs to keep your attention throughout the twists and turns of this film, the cast are fabulous and a simple story line of a burglar handing himself in starts a roller coaster plot that'll have you on the edge of your seat, definitely worth watching!
- UnitedSongbird10. Dezember 2024Liam Neeson just doesn't make a bad film. A great story and performance!
- diab9535. Oktober 2025Total cliche movie, but still an enjoyable and action film.
- Ken15. Januar 2026Not as good as other movies with him in it
- jfall6023. November 2025I enjoyed the film it was an unusual premise and had many twists and turns. A different kind of story for Liam neesom a great supporting cast as well.
Honest Thief Trivia
Honest Thief wurde am 3. September 2020 veröffentlicht.
Regie in Honest Thief führte(n) Mark Williams.
Honest Thief hat eine Spielzeit von 1 Std., 38 Min..
Honest Thief wurde produziert von Jonah Loop, Craig Chapman, Tai Duncan, Myles Nestel, Mark Williams.
Als sich der berüchtigte Bankräuber Tom Hals über Kopf in Annie verliebt, möchte er seinen riskanten Job endgültig an den Nagel hängen. Er beschließt, sich dem FBI zu stellen, um für sich einen Deal zu verhandeln: er bietet die Rückgabe seiner neun Millionen Dollar Beute gegen eine saubere Weste und Straffreiheit an. Beim FBI glaubt man nach Toms Kontaktaufnahme zunächst, dass man ihnen einen Streich spielen will. Anstatt erfahrener Kollegen, werden die jungen Agenten Nivens und Hall mit dem Fall beauftragt. Als diese herausfinden, dass es sich bei dem Anrufer tatsächlich um den langjährig gesuchten, Meisterdieb Tom handelt, können sie ihr Glück kaum fassen. Denn dessen Geld könnte ihre Eintrittskarte in ein besseres Leben sein. Ein Katz-und-Maus-Spiel um die Millionenbeute beginnt, bei dem die Grenzen zwischen Gut und Böse immer mehr verschwimmen…
Die Hauptcharaktere in Honest Thief sind Tom Dolan (Liam Neeson), Annie Wilkins (Kate Walsh), John Nivens (Jai Courtney).
Honest Thief ist bewertet mit 12.
Honest Thief ist eine Krimi, Thriller, Action Film.
Honest Thief hat eine Benutzerbewertung von 8.7 von 10.
Honest Thief erzielte Einnhamen von 31,2 Mio. $ an den Kinokassen.