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10 Best Movies Like Once a Thief

If you loved Once a Thief, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
High Risk

High Risk

1995★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once a Thief for fans of Action & Comedy & Thriller & Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After failing to save his wife from 'The Doctor', Kit Li is working as a bodyguard and secret stunt double for the cowardly martial arts film star Frankie Lane. Frankie attends an ...

#2
Running on Karma

Running on Karma

2003★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once a Thief for fans of Action & Thriller & Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A monk turned body-builder, with the gift to see into people's lives, befriends a female cop, and uses his gift to change the force of Karma and her destiny....

#3
The Rookie

The Rookie

1990★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once a Thief for fans of Action & Thriller & Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But th...

#4
Rob N Roll

Rob N Roll

2024★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once a Thief for fans of Action & Comedy & Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A fierce robber has plotted a major heist. But unfortunately, his plan was unintentionally foiled by two dispirited middle-aged best friends, and the stolen cash disappears....

#5
Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story

Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story

2017★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once a Thief for fans of Action & Thriller & Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Notorious gangster, Pat Tate, rises through the ranks of Essex's criminal underworld. A prequel to the 'Rise of the Footsoldier' franchise....

#6
London Calling

London Calling

2025★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once a Thief for fans of Action & Comedy & Thriller & Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After fleeing the UK from a job gone wrong, a down on his luck hitman is forced to babysit the son of his new crime boss and show him how to become a man....

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