The Horse Thief
1986, Tibetan. Directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang.
Devout Buddhists, Norbu and Dolma live with their young son Tashi in a clan in Tibet. Norbu is a highwayman. After Norbu is charged with stealing from the temple, he and his family are banished. Impoverished and marginalized, they can do little when their beloved son becomes ill. Tashi dies of a fever. After a second son is born, Norbu focuses his every action on keeping this child alive, seeking re-admission to the clan for his wife and child, then risking all to save them from isolation and starvation in winter.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tibetan
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1986
- Original title
- 盗马贼
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Rui Zhang
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The Horse Thief: quick answers
Is The Horse Thief worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Horse Thief?
The Horse Thief runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Horse Thief have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Horse Thief on?
The Horse Thief isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1986. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Horse Thief?
If you liked The Horse Thief, try Flicka, The Missouri Breaks, Shoot to Kill.
Who directed The Horse Thief?
The Horse Thief (1986) was directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang and stars Rigzin Tseshang, Jiji Dan, Jamco Jayang.