The Painter and the Thief (2020)
Kunstneren og tyven
Overview
When two of artist Barbora Kysilkova’s most valuable paintings are stolen from a gallery at Frogner in Oslo, the police are able to find the thief after a few days, but the paintings are nowhere to be found. Barbora goes to the trial in hopes of finding clues, but instead she ends up asking the thief if she can paint a portrait of him. This will be the start of a very unusual friendship. Over three years, the cinematic documentary follows the incredible story of the artist looking for her stolen paintings, while at the same time turning the thief into art.
Where to watch The Painter and the Thief
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +2 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | DocPlay | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV |
| New Zealand | DocPlay | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Italy | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, CHILI, CG TV STREAMING | Apple TV, Amazon Video, CHILI |
| Brazil | Filmelier Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Mexico | Filmelier Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Painter and the Thief in 27 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Painter and the Thief about?
When two of artist Barbora Kysilkova’s most valuable paintings are stolen from a gallery at Frogner in Oslo, the police are able to find the thief after a few days, but the paintings are nowhere to be found. Barbora goes to the trial in hopes of finding clues, but instead she ends up asking the thief if she can paint a portrait of him. This will be the start of a very unusual friendship. Over three years, the cinematic documentary follows the incredible story of the artist looking for her stolen paintings, while at the same time turning the thief into art. The Painter and the Thief is a Documentary movie, released on 2020-09-05, runtime 102 minutes.
Is The Painter and the Thief worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Painter and the Thief 7.4 out of 10 from 70 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Painter and the Thief?
In the United States, The Painter and the Thief is free to watch on Kanopy, Plex and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Benjamin Ree
Cast
- Barbora Kysilkova as Herself / The Painter
- Karl-Bertil Nordland as Himself / The Thief
- Øystein Stene as Himself
- Linda Ville Marie Ruud as Herself
- Bjørn Inge Nordland as Himself
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Sources
Details and the 7.4/10 rating from The Painter and the Thief on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.