The Art of the Steal is a 2013 heist comedy film directed by Jonathan Sobol and starring Kurt Russell, Jay Baruchel, Matt Dillon, and Terence Stamp. The film follows the story of Crunch Calhoun, a former motorcycle daredevil who has now turned to a life of petty theft. Together with his brother Nicky, who is as shady as they come, Crunch plans to steal a rare book called "The Gospel According to James" which is worth millions of dollars.
The book has been sitting in a Scottish castle for centuries, but after an art collector named Samuel Winter (Terence Stamp) decides to put it up for auction in New York City, Crunch and Nicky make their move. They recruit a team of misfits, including a forger and a driver, to help them pull off the heist.
However, things don't go as planned. Crunch's ex-girlfriend Lola (Katheryn Winnick) shows up with her own plans for the book, and Samuel Winter turns out to be a much more dangerous opponent than they anticipated. As the heist goes awry and the team starts to turn on each other, Crunch must come to terms with his past mistakes and make things right before it's too late.
The film received mixed reviews from critics, but it was praised for its ensemble cast and its humorous take on the heist genre. Overall, The Art of the Steal is an enjoyable, lighthearted heist film that offers plenty of fun and witty moments.
