The Little Thief
1988, French. Directed by Claude Miller.
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
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 77 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Claude MillerDirector
- Charlotte GainsbourgJanine Castang
- Didier BezaceMichel Davenne
- Simon de La BrosseRaoul
- Clotilde de BayserSéverine Longuet
- Raoul BillereyL'oncle André Rouleau
- Chantal BanlierLa tante Léa Rouleau
- Nathalie CardoneMauricette
- Renée FaureLa Mére Busato
- Catherine Arditila directrice de l'école
- Pierre MaguelonM. Fauvel
- Marion GrimaultKebadian
Details
- Released
- 21 December 1988
- Original title
- La Petite Voleuse
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Claude de Givray, Claude Miller, François Truffaut
- Box office
- $1.1M
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The Little Thief: quick answers
Is The Little Thief worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 77 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Little Thief?
The Little Thief runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Little Thief have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Little Thief. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Little Thief parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Little Thief is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Little Thief on?
The Little Thief isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 December 1988. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Little Thief?
If you liked The Little Thief, try Love Is My Profession, Fallen Angel, Anthony Zimmer.
Who directed The Little Thief?
The Little Thief (1988) was directed by Claude Miller and stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Didier Bezace, Simon de La Brosse.