Forget rolling dice—this July 2026, you can dive into a rollicking fantasy adventure without spending a dime. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the 2023 film that turned a 50-year-old tabletop game into a certified crowd-pleaser, is now streaming for free on Pluto TV. It's a perfect chance to see why this movie earned a 91% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and became a beloved entry in the game-adaptation genre.
Directed by the Game Night duo Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, the film stars Chris Pine as the charming bard Edgin, alongside Hugh Grant as the delightfully smarmy villain Forge. The cast also includes Justice Smith as the bumbling sorcerer Simon and Regé-Jean Page as the hilariously stoic paladin Xenk. Together, they embark on a heist that feels more like a medieval Ocean's 11 than a typical fantasy epic.
What sets Honor Among Thieves apart is its smart embrace of the heist formula. Instead of bogging down in endless lore or grim blockbuster tropes, Goldstein and Daley focus on character interactions and clever problem-solving. The film treats the D&D world as a playground for ingenuity, where spells are cast, checks are passed or failed, and a mimic chest makes a faithful appearance. It's genuine fun watching the party navigate traps and betrayals with wit and charm.
The movie has proven a streaming smash, spending weeks on Pluto TV's Top 10 list. With over 300,000 Letterboxd users rating it four stars or higher, it's clear audiences adore this swashbuckling take. For those who missed it in theaters, Pluto TV offers a free, ad-supported way to catch up this July.
Hollywood should take notes. Unlike recent game adaptations like Hitman or Assassin's Creed, which struggled to balance lore with fun, Honor Among Thieves succeeds by prioritizing charm and humor. It's a template for future projects, whether in the D&D universe or beyond. For more on how game adaptations can thrive, check out our piece on why Dishonored deserves a TV series.
If you're a fan of fantasy films that don't take themselves too seriously, this is a must-watch. The action sequences recall the thrills of Pirates of the Caribbean, while the performances—especially Pine's modern wit and Grant's scene-stealing grin—keep things fresh. It's a refreshing antidote to the muddy, lore-heavy YA adaptations of recent years.
So mark your calendars for July 2026. Whether you're a longtime D&D player or a newcomer, Honor Among Thieves offers a heist full of heart and humor. And if you're hungry for more game-based entertainment, explore our list of universally beloved fantasy films based on books for similar thrills.
