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In this elegant "caper" film, Audrey Hepburn stars as the daughter of a wealthy Parisian (Hugh Griffith), whose hobby is copying famous works of art. His replica of a famed Cellini sculpture is inadve... read more read more...rtently displayed in an art museum, and he begins to worry that he'll lose his reputation once the experts evaluate the statuette. Audrey decides to rob the museum, and hires a burglar (Peter O'Toole) for that purpose. But the burglar is really a detective, who has every intention of arresting Audrey and her father when the deed is done. All style and little substance, How to Steal a Million is consummately acted by the stars, but the film is stolen hands-down by a "double take" reaction from French comic actor Moustache. The film was originally titled How to Steal a Million Dollars and Live Happily Ever After, which gave the whole game away and thus was pared down before release. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Unrated, 2 hr. 3 min.

Directed by: William Wyler

Release Date: January 1, 1966

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DVD Release Date: December 7, 2004

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  • ajv2688
    December 7, 2010
    ajv2688
    O'Toole and Hepburn make a great comedy team, they should have been in more movies together. This movie is hilarious and very fun, I really liked it.
  • MeetMeinMontauk
    February 1, 2010
    MeetMeinMontauk
    This film is sheer brilliance! It was funny, well-acted, great and tremendously clever story! I totally loved it from start to finish! Even the stealing work was very clever and funny! Especially the twists at the end!
  • deano
    January 10, 2008
    deano
    A delightful romp with sophisticated dialogue, excellent acting, and colourful sets and costumes.
  • jjnxn
    August 8, 2007
    jjnxn
    Effortless chic with great star duo but goes on too long but still not a bad way to spend a couple of hours.
  • dreamfaeries
    May 11, 2007
    dreamfaeries
    Cute. I just love Audrey so much.
  • mjgildea
    October 26, 2006
    mjgildea
    O'Toole is funny and Hepburn is gorgeous.
  • Nutterjr
    August 12, 2011
    Nutterjr
    Loved it! Hepburn is truly adorable and O'Toole such a charmer. This is the type of film that will keep you smiling all along (apart from the bits that you might be laughing hard!). Definitely recommended!
  • SunilJawahir
    September 7, 2009
    SunilJawahir
    Simple but the chemisty and charm make it worth the watch.
  • DrStrangeblog
    October 15, 2008
    DrStrangeblog
    'How To Steal A Million' Gets Away With Star Power

    Made in 1966, this is a genteel entry in the caper genre much like To Catch A Thief. I love a good caper movie - The Sting, The Concrete Jungle, The Italian Job remake, The Score, when done right can have you on the edge of you... read morer seat. This one relies mostly upon Audrey Hepburn & Peter O'Toole for charm. I'm not one who gets taken by those enormous Bambi eyes of Audrey's - her first scene is rather amusing as she's wearing Harry Caray-style sunglasses while listening to the radio news when one item captures her attention, she takes them off and her own eyes are open almost as wide. In fact, O'Toole's first scene shows him peering his bright blues in full closeup over the frame of a painting; William Wyler sure knew how to play his stars' strengths. Both actors have class and set against a sumptuous backdrop of Parisian society life.

    The caper itself, stealing a statue from an art gallery, has a couple mild innovations - I always want to see a new, ingenoius way to defeat the alarm system, you never know when you might find yourself locked in a South American prison. One gimmick with a boomerang was absurd, but they incorporated a nice plot twist - a good caper always has one of those too. At LEAST one.
  • randhrshipper1
    October 5, 2010
    randhrshipper1
    Audrey and Peter O'Toole together is so wonderful--surprisingly funny and sexy. The mixture of romance and caper here is FABULOUS, and something that Hollywood should do more of, in this fresh and light tone. The central heist is drawn out but still fun and interesting in an era ... read morepre-computer technology. This is the one film of Audrey's that would probably not get a critical bashing if it were updated. Love this film!

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Cole Smithey
December 1, 2007
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com

Hepburn and O'Toole are magical together.

David Nusair
January 4, 2005
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...the sort of genial, fluffy little caper flick that rarely gets made anymore, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Full Review

Ken Hanke
August 24, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Enjoyable, low-key comedy with two great stars.

June 16, 2008
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Bosley Crowther
May 9, 2005
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

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January 1, 2000
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

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Emanuel Levy
July 18, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Carol Cling
September 5, 2003
Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Jeffrey Westhoff
May 29, 2003
Jeffrey Westhoff, Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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Jeffrey M. Anderson
May 26, 2006
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

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