Honest Thief
Honest Thief

Honest Thief

2020Movie99 minEnglish

A bank robber tries to turn himself in because he's falling in love and wants to live an honest life...but when he realizes the Feds are more corrupt than him, he must fight back to clear his name.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users75%
Director: Mark WilliamsGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A bank robber plans to turn himself in after stealing millions of dollars, wanting to live an honest life with the woman he loves. He contacts a trusted FBI agent to arrange his surrender, but when the agent shows up, he discovers he's been double-crossed and the money is gone.

Critical Reception

Honest Thief received generally mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While Liam Neeson's performance and some of the action sequences were noted, the film was often criticized for its predictable plot and lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Liam Neeson delivers a familiar but effective performance as a conflicted criminal.
  • The plot offers few surprises, leaning heavily on established action thriller tropes.
  • While competent, the film struggles to stand out in a crowded genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for Liam Neeson's consistent action persona and a moderately engaging story, though some found it to be a fairly standard crime thriller.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Massachusetts, with several scenes filmed in Brockton and Southborough.

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TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
tmdb15435519

tmdb15435519

a mostly unoriginal compilation of every previous Liam Neeson film...
JPV852

JPV852

Third rate thriller, with a messy plot (along with bad dialogue), is made a little worthwhile thanks to Liam Neeson. Nothing terribly memorable including the action scenes which was pretty average, however it's a satisfying enough if only a...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

'Honest Thief' has an engaging enough premise aided with a decent cast that is worth checking out, especially if you're dying just to see something new in cinemas - just don't expect to be blown away or fully invested in this one. - Chris ...