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10 Best Movies Like Once a Thief

If you loved Once a Thief, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Gotcha!

Gotcha!

1985★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once a Thief for fans of Action & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A student on a trip to France is tricked into smuggling secrets across the Iron Curtain by a sexy spy....

#2
How to Rob a Bank

How to Rob a Bank

2007★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once a Thief for fans of Action & Crime & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Caught in the middle of a bank robbery, a slacker and a bank employee become the ones who arbitrate the intense situation....

#3
The Paper Tigers

The Paper Tigers

2020★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once a Thief for fans of Action & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Three middle aged men polish their martial arts skills to avenge their fallen master....

#4
Overdrive

Overdrive

2017★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once a Thief for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Master car thieves square off against French gangsters in the South of France with money, women and lives all on the line....

#5
The Family Plan 2

The Family Plan 2

2025★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once a Thief for fans of Action & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Now that Dan's assassin days are behind him, all he wants for Christmas is quality time with his kids. But when he learns his daughter has her own plans, he books a family trip to ...

#6
Rush Hour 2

Rush Hour 2

2001★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once a Thief for fans of Action & Crime & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

It's vacation time for Carter as he finds himself alongside Lee in Hong Kong wishing for more excitement. While Carter wants to party and meet the ladies, Lee is out to track down ...

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