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The Little Thief (1988) runs 1 h 50 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.3 from 77 TMDB members. In a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in prison—will help her learn from her mistakes.

Runtime
1 h 50 min — ends 9:50 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Romance, Drama, Crime
Released
December 21, 1988
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 from 77 votes
Director
Claude Miller
Starring
Charlotte Gainsbourg, Didier Bezace, Simon de La Brosse, Clotilde de Bayser
Language
French
Original title
La Petite Voleuse
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is The Little Thief?
The Little Thief is 1 h 50 min long (110 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:50 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Little Thief rated?
The Little Thief is rated R in the US.
Is The Little Thief a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Little Thief?
As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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