emoji_events Best Heist Movies

This crime thriller is famous for its legendary plot twist and its intricate, non-linear narrative. A sole survivor tells the story of a heist gone wrong, involving five criminals brought together by...

Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, 'The Town' is a gritty, grounded heist film set in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston. It follows a group of lifelong friends who rob banks, but the stakes ri...

Edgar Wrights 'Baby Driver' is a unique, music-driven heist film where every action, gunshot, and car maneuver is perfectly synced to the soundtrack. The story follows Baby, a talented getaway driver...

Steven Soderberghs 2001 remake is the ultimate 'cool' heist movie. Danny Ocean gathers a team of eleven specialists to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. With a star-studded cast including Ge...

Christopher Nolans 'Inception' takes the heist genre into the subconscious. Instead of stealing money, the team must perform an 'inception'planting an idea in a target's mind through shared dreaming....

While the 'Fast & Furious' franchise started as street racing, 'Fast Five' transformed it into a high-octane heist series. The crew gathers to pull off a massive vault robbery in Rio de Janeiro. It is...

Michael Manns directorial debut, 'Thief,' is a quintessential neo-noir heist film that established the director's signature style. James Caan plays Frank, a professional safecracker who wants to leave...

Spike Lees 'Inside Man' is a sophisticated bank heist thriller that keeps the audience guessing until the very end. Denzel Washington plays a detective negotiating with a brilliant bank robber (Clive...

A team of former special operatives, known as 'Ronin,' are hired to steal a mysterious briefcase in Europe. The film is known for its realistic depiction of covert operations, including complex car ch...

Quentin Tarantinos directorial debut is a heist movie where you never actually see the heist. Instead, the film focuses on the aftermath, as a group of criminals realizes there is a mole in their mids...

This 2001 comedy follows a group of strangers who embark on a chaotic race across the country to win a large sum of money. 'Rat Race' is a fast-paced and hilarious film with a large ensemble cast and...

Directed by Steven Soderbergh and based on an Elmore Leonard novel, 'Out of Sight' is a stylish, romantic crime film. George Clooney plays a career bank robber who escapes from prison and ends up in a...

Often called 'Ocean's 7-11,' 'Logan Lucky' is a delightful, blue-collar heist film directed by Steven Soderbergh. It follows two brothers who attempt to rob the Charlotte Motor Speedway during a NASCA...

This is a standalone TV movie, a Christmas heist special within the Killing Eve universe. Villanelle and a team of accomplices attempt to steal a Fabergé egg. Its a darkly comedic and stylish heist wi...

Sidney Lumets 'Dog Day Afternoon' is a raw, intense drama based on a real-life bank robbery in Brooklyn. Al Pacino gives an iconic performance as Sonny, a man who attempts to rob a bank to pay for his...

Stanley Kubricks 'The Killing' is a classic noir heist film that heavily influenced the genre. It follows a career criminal who assembles a team to rob a racetrack. The film is famous for its non-line...

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is a crime thriller centered on a couple who orchestrate a robbery that goes horribly wrong, leading to a chain of tragic events. The films complex characters, dark...

Jules Dassins 'Rififi' is a French noir masterpiece famous for its 30-minute, dialogue-free heist sequence. The film follows a group of thieves who plan a jewelry store robbery with incredible precisi...

Directed by Steve McQueen, 'Widows' is a powerful, character-driven heist film about four women who take over their late husbands' criminal legacy to pay off a massive debt. Set in contemporary Chicag...

The original Italian Job is famous for its climactic chase through the streets, sewers, and staircases of Turin, Italy, featuring a fleet of Mini Coopers. It is a masterclass in choreography and light...

Based on the real-life 1971 Baker Street robbery, 'The Bank Job' is a gripping British thriller that blends crime, political scandal, and espionage. When a group of small-time crooks tunnels into a ba...

The Good Liar (2021) is a thriller centered around a con artist who targets a lonely widow, only to find himself entangled in a dangerous game of deception and manipulation. The film features strong p...

Game Night is a clever, high-concept comedy that evolves into a surprisingly effective action-thriller. When a group of friends finds themselves in the middle of a real-life mystery, the lines between...

A former IRA arms dealer is forced to plan and execute a daring bank robbery. The film is a gritty and suspenseful crime thriller with a focus on the complexities of loyalty and betrayal. Its a more g...