# Where to watch A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief (2001) in the UK

> A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief (2001) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2001  
**Runtime:** 135 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.7/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Music, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T21:17:57.017Z)  

## Synopsis

Selim, a handsome and successful writer triggers an elaborate chain of events when he visits police headquarters to report his car stolen. There he runs into the bumbling Sergeant Fathy Abdel Ghafour, an old family friend who now works as a detective. When the meddlesome Sergeant Fathy insists on hiring a live-in housekeeper for his old friend, Selim’s life becomes inextricably intertwined with that of his beautiful new housemaid, her thieving husband and the well-meaning detective.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief in the UK?**

A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief (2001) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

A Citizen, a Detective and a Thief is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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## Sources

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