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Once a Thief

6.8
1991Movie108 min

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

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3 countries
CountrySeasonsAudioSubtitlesAdded
Hong KongHong Kong
Seasons—
AudioCantonese [Original], Mandarin
SubtitlesEnglish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
AddedSep 29, 2025
SingaporeSingapore
Seasons—
AudioCantonese [Original], Mandarin
SubtitlesEnglish, Malay, Chinese (Simplified) +3 more
AddedSep 5, 2020
ThailandThailand
Seasons—
AudioCantonese [Original], Mandarin
SubtitlesEnglish, Thai, Chinese (Simplified) +3 more
AddedNov 29, 2020

Where to watch Once a Thief with English subtitles: This movie is available on Netflix in 3 countries. Check the table above to see if Once a Thief is on Netflix in your country, what audio languages are available, and whether English subtitles are included. New countries are added regularly as Netflix expands its library.