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One Year in a Life of Crime

6.8198955mMovieDocumentaryTV Movie

Their job is stealing, their lives a cruel dead end. Director Jon Alpert takes his cameras undercover for this hard-hitting look at men who live by theft and suffer addiction. Focusing on a year in the lives of three professional…

DirectorJon Alpert
ProducersJon Alpert·Maryann DeLeo

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Cast · Directed by Jon Alpert

JAJon Alpert
Jon Alpert
Self
RS
Robert Steffey
Self
FR
Freddie Rodriguez
Self

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One Year in a Life of Crime — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams One Year in a Life of Crime?

One Year in a Life of Crime is streaming on HBO Max in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is One Year in a Life of Crime on Netflix?

No, One Year in a Life of Crime is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is One Year in a Life of Crime on Amazon Prime Video?

No, One Year in a Life of Crime isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on HBO Max instead.

Where can I watch One Year in a Life of Crime for free?

One Year in a Life of Crime is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to One Year in a Life of Crime?

Yes — One Year in a Life of Crime is followed by Life of Crime 2 (1998) in the Life of Crime Collection.

Is there a prequel to One Year in a Life of Crime?

One Year in a Life of Crime is the first film in the Life of Crime Collection.

Is One Year in a Life of Crime part of a trilogy?

Yes — One Year in a Life of Crime is part of a trilogy, alongside Life of Crime 2 (1998) and Life of Crime: 1984-2020 (2021).

How many movies are in the Life of Crime Collection?

There are 3 films in the Life of Crime Collection: One Year in a Life of Crime (1989), Life of Crime 2 (1998) and Life of Crime: 1984-2020 (2021).