Rob-B-Hood

Thongs, a reckless gambler who keeps bouncing from one debt to another, finds his luck pushed to the edge when a baby winds up in his life. He and his partner Octopus, a more cautious thief, realize the infant could become their strongest bargaining chip to stall creditors who circle their door. The movie follows their frantic attempts to pose as responsible guardians while avoiding the adults in their orbit who suspect something is off. Diapers, bottles, and lullabies become new kinds of obstacles and comic hurdles, even as a surprising tenderness grows between the pair and the child. What starts as a ruse gradually exposes a different side to Thongs and a tougher, livelier balance of action and heart.

Released in 2006, Rob-B-Hood is directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing. Jackie Chan stars as Thongs opposite Louis Koo as Octopus, blending stunt action with family oriented humor. The screenplay by Chan and Alan Yuen presents a story of two guardians.

Rob-B-Hood stands out for pairing Chan with Louis Koo in a buddy dynamic that leans into warmth as much as physical comedy. It helped broaden Chan's appeal beyond pure action by showing a light touch with child care chaos and a softer emotional edge. The humor lands without ever smirking.

Critics noted a brisk pace that blends humor with real stakes, praising the film’s chemistry between the leads and the way the story treats responsibility and loyalty. The movie uses a weighty theme of family found in unlikely places while keeping explosions and stunts in the mix for wide audiences.

Box office data for Rob-B-Hood varies by market and is not consistently reported, so a single worldwide figure is not provided here. The movie performed solidly in Hong Kong and parts of Asia, benefiting from Jackie Chan's star power and the film's family friendly humor.