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Once a Thief

6.919911h 48mRMovieActionComedyThriller

Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.

DirectorJohn Woo
WritersJanet Chun Siu-Chun·Clifton Ko Chi-Sum
ProducersTerence Chang·Linda Kuk Mei-Lai

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Cast · Directed by John Woo

CYChow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-Fat
Red Bean Puddin / Joe
LCLeslie Cheung
Leslie Cheung
James / Jim
CCCherie Chung Cho-Hung
Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
Red Bean / Cherie
PKPaul Chu Kong
Paul Chu Kong
Chu / Godfather
KTKenneth Tsang
Kenneth Tsang
Chow / Dad
WFWoo Fung
Woo Fung
Mr. Cheung
PB
Pierre Yves Burton
Mr. Burton
JYJohn Tang Yat-Kwan
John Tang Yat-Kwan
Young Red Bean Pudding / Young Joe
TKTong Ka-Fai
Tong Ka-Fai
Young James / Young Jim
LTLeila Tong
Leila Tong
Young Red Bean / Young Cherie
DWDavid Wu
David Wu
Auctioneer
JWJohn Woo
John Woo
Stanley Wu

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Once a Thief — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once a Thief?

Once a Thief is streaming on Criterion Channel, WeTV and Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Once a Thief on Netflix?

No, Once a Thief is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and WeTV.

Is Once a Thief on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Once a Thief isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and WeTV instead.

Where can I watch Once a Thief for free?

Once a Thief is available to stream free (with ads) on Crave and Plex in Canada.