I love being right, and when I saw “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” was certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes after flopping in theaters, you know I was doing a victory lap. This hilarious fantasy heist more than earns its 91% critics’ score and equally impressive 92% among audiences, and that’s coming from a D&D neophyte. With “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” finally free to stream on Pluto TV, I’m hoping this slept-on gem will finally find its audience. To this day, I argue that if it had been released after “Baldur’s Gate 3,” there’d be no question of a sequel.
Even if you’ve never rolled a D20 before in your life (or don’t have a clue what that is), the humor is easy to follow. I sold it to my least chronically online friend with two words: chunky dragon. I’d only played a few one-shots of Dungeons and Dragons myself back when I saw it in 2023 for that sick popcorn bucket, and I expected all the jokes to fly right over my head. What I didn’t expect was for it to become one of my favorite movies of the year, not to mention the best (if only) fantasy heist movie of all time.
If you enjoy grand adventures that don’t take themselves too seriously, add “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” to your watchlist. I promise you won’t regret it. Plus, with Netflix developing a live-action Dungeons and Dragons show, it’s the perfect movie to whet your appetite for more fantasy adventures. Still not convinced? Here’s everything you need to know about “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” and why it deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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What is ‘D&D: Honor Among Thieves’ about?
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Directed and co-written by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” follows your typical band of misfits doomed by the narrative toward a future (and found family) they’re emotionally allergic to. Chris Pine shows off his comedy chops as the roguish bard Edgin (Chris Pine), who starts the movie in prison alongside his loyal barbarian companion Holga (Michelle Rodriguez) after a job goes spectacularly wrong.
Once the pair escapes through rather…unconventional means (RIP Jarnathan), he assembles a ragtag crew for a high-stakes quest. That includes the well-meaning but self-doubting sorcerer Simon (Justice Smith) and a shape-shifting druid Doric (Sophia Lillis). Together, they set out to recover a powerful relic and rescue Edgin’s daughter from the clutches of a former ally. Joining them along the way is noble paladin Xenk (Regé-Jean Page), who is entirely too OP for the party and delivers one of the film’s funniest moments just by walking.
The story itself follows a familiar fantasy-adventure formula, but what sells you is the delightfully committed cast, sharp humor, and one of the most accurate depictions of Dungeons & Dragons ever put on screen. More than anything, “Honor Among Thieves” succeeds because it’s just a fun time. Its infectious sense of fun makes it hard not to get swept up in the adventure, giggling all the while.
For longtime Dungeons & Dragons fans, the movie is also filled with rewarding nods to the franchise’s history, from faithful re-creations of iconic monsters to references and cameos tied to the 1980s animated series.
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I’m happy to say that though it floundered in theaters, earning an underwhelming $208.2 million on a budget of around $150 million, that wasn’t because of weak review scores. On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie holds an impressive 91% score from critics and 92% from audiences, which is a testament to its overall quality.
“Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez have terrific buddy-movie chemistry in a fantasy film that deftly balances high-stakes action, warm drama and clever comedy,” said Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times. Meanwhile, Decider called it “popcorn japery in fine form” and “a relentlessly funny fantasy lark.”
“The same unpredictability that allows the tabletop game to feel exciting and real occurs throughout the film, making it stand out from its action-comedy counterparts,” said Olivia McCormack of the Washington Post.
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Although it struggled to make much of an impact at the box office, it’s found new life with viewers on streaming in the years since, growing into a bona fide cult favorite.
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Now that “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” is streaming for free, I’m going to be even more insufferable about recommending it to people. Keep in mind that while it’s free, you’ll need to create a Pluto TV account to watch it. With the growing price of streaming these days, I’m sure I’m not alone in turning to the best free streaming services more and more to cut down on my monthly bill.
Pluto TV also recently became home to another nerdy cult classic: “Battlestar Galactica.” All four seasons of the main series plus the miniseries and “The Plan” arrived on the platform in May. As did the “Airplane” movies and “Galaxy Quest” if you’re looking for more light-hearted watches. Who would blame you in this news cycle?
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