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Once a Thief

4.919961h 36mPGMovieActionCrime

Set in Hong Kong and Vancouver, the story follows Mac Ramsey and Li Ann Tsei, lovers and professional thieves who are separated while fleeing the powerful Hong Kong underworld crime lord who raised and trained them. After being imprisoned…

DirectorJohn Woo
WritersWilliam Laurin·Glenn Davis

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 16 other countries

Once a Thief isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Belgium, Burkina Faso, Congo - Kinshasa, Côte d’Ivoire and 12 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by John Woo

SHSandrine Holt
Sandrine Holt
Li Ann Tsei
ISIvan Sergei
Ivan Sergei
Mac Ramsey
NLNicholas Lea
Nicholas Lea
Victor Mansfield
RIRobert Ito
Robert Ito
The Godfather
MWMichael Wong
Michael Wong
Michael Tang
JDJennifer Dale
Jennifer Dale
The Director
ASAlan Scarfe
Alan Scarfe
Robertson Graves
SCStephen Chang
Stephen Chang
Mr. Chang
JVJennifer Vey
Jennifer Vey
Goth Girl (uncredited)

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Once a Thief — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once a Thief?

Once a Thief isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Belgium, Burkina Faso and Congo - Kinshasa and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Once a Thief on Netflix?

No, Once a Thief is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is Once a Thief on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Once a Thief isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Once a Thief for free?

Once a Thief isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.