King of Thieves (2018 film)

King of Thieves is a 2018 British crime film directed by James Marsh. It is based on the Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary of 2015 and stars Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent, Tom Courtenay, Ray Winstone, and Michael Gambon. The film tells the story of a group of elderly criminals, mostly in their 60s and 70s, who plan and execute a daring heist in London's Hatton Garden jewellery district.

The film focuses on Brian Reader (played by Caine), a recently widowed career criminal who is drawn back into the criminal underworld for one last job. He assembles a team of aging and experienced thieves, each with their own particular set of skills (or lack thereof). The group includes Terry Perkins (Broadbent), John Kenny Collins (Courtenay), Danny Jones (Winstone), and Basil (Gambon). The burglary itself is fraught with complications and internal squabbles among the team members.

The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising the performances of the ensemble cast but criticizing the film's pacing and tone. It was a moderate box office success in the United Kingdom. The film aims to depict the real-life events of the Hatton Garden heist with elements of dark humor and character study.