The Thieving Magpie (2025)
When a grandmother's love for her grandson pushes her over the line.
Maria, who's not as young as she used to be and who helps people older than her, is living from hand to mouth. She can't quite accept her precarious situation and steals a few euros here and there from all those lovely people she looks after with such devotion, and who adore her for it… But after an accusation of abuse of a vulnerable person, Maria winds up in police custody.
Director: Robert Guédiguian
Writers: Robert Guédiguian, Serge Valletti
Stars: Ariane Ascaride, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Gérard Meylan, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet
The Thieving Magpie is a 2025 French Comedy/Drama film directed by Robert Guédiguian, starring Ariane Ascaride, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Gérard Meylan, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet. It runs 1h 41m The film holds a 6.2/10 rating from 99 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Ariane Ascaride
Maria
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
M. Moreau
Gérard Meylan
Bruno
Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet
Laurent
Marilou Aussilloux
Jennifer
Lola Naymark
Audrey
Robinson Stévenin
Kévin
Thorvald Sondergaard
Nicolas
Sophie Payan
La juge
Details
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Original Language | French |
| Original Title | La Pie voleuse |
| Also Known As | La gazza ladra, The Thieving Magpie, Stealing Angel |
| Runtime | 1h 41m |
| Production | Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo |
| IMDb ID | tt35319926 |
| TMDB ID | 1175267 |
