Best Heist

Great Pretender is a stylish, globe-trotting heist anime that follows Makoto Edamura, a self-proclaimed 'greatest swindler in Japan.' After attempting to scam a French tourist, he finds himself entang...

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...

Brandon Sandersons Mistborn series offers a unique blend of fantasy and heist elements. Set in a dystopian world ruled by a tyrannical Lord Ruler, the story follows Vin, a street urchin who discovers...

Leigh Bardugos 'Six of Crows' revitalized the YA fantasy genre with its intricate plot and morally grey characters. Set in the Grishaverse, the novel follows a crew of young criminals tasked with pull...

Michael Manns crime epic is the gold standard for realistic, tactical action. The film follows the cat-and-mouse game between a professional thief and a dedicated detective. The bank robbery sequence...

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...

Benny and Josh Safdie's 'Good Time' is a gritty and suspenseful crime thriller that follows a young man desperately trying to free his brother from jail after a botched robbery. The film's raw energy,...

In a world where ash falls from the sky and a dark lord has ruled for a thousand years, a street urchin discovers she has the power of Allomancythe ability to 'burn' metals to gain superhuman abilitie...

Leigh Bardugos debut introduces the Grishaverse, a world inspired by Tsarist Russia. Alina Starkov, a mapmaker, discovers she has a rare power that could save her country. This book is a classic 'chos...

The Bank is the ultimate heist level. It provides the player with a massive, multi-story building to infiltrate, with multiple entry points and security systems to bypass. It is a masterclass in non-l...

Based on the true story of the 1985 heist of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, this film follows two friends who decide to steal priceless artifacts. It is a stylish, thought-provoki...

Leigh Bardugo delivers a masterclass in ensemble storytelling with this high-stakes heist novel. Set in the bustling, dangerous city of Ketterdam, six outcasts are offered a chance at an impossible mi...

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...

Akudama Drive plunges viewers into a neon-drenched, dystopian Kansai, Japan, where criminals known as Akudama are hunted by the government. The series follows a group of these Akudama forced to work t...

Red Notice is a heist action-comedy following an FBI profiler who is tasked with tracking down two notorious art thieves. Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds star in this globe-trotting adven...

Among Thieves introduces a world where magic is a commodity and a skilled thief, Seraphina, is forced to work with a dangerous mage. Kuhns novel combines a thrilling heist plot with a compelling roman...

Payday 2 is a cooperative first-person shooter focused on planning and executing elaborate heists. Players must coordinate their actions, manage resources, and adapt to unpredictable situations. The g...

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...

The Bad Guys is a stylish, fun-filled heist movie that features a group of misunderstood animal criminals trying to go straight. The animation is vibrant and stylized, drawing inspiration from graphic...

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...

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...

This stylish thriller follows a trio of con artists who target wealthy individuals in New York City. The film is filled with twists and turns, keeping audiences guessing until the very end. Julianne M...

Among Thieves is a fast-paced urban fantasy novel following a group of criminals with magical abilities as they attempt a daring heist. Careys writing is gritty and action-packed, creating a thrilling...

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...

Set in a dystopian future where the government plans to broadcast a signal that makes it impossible to commit crimes, a group of criminals decides to pull off one last heist. The film is a gritty, dar...

Brian De Palma's 'Kelly's Heroes' is a comedic war film about a group of American soldiers who embark on a daring mission to steal Nazi gold during World War II. The film blends action, humor, and a h...

A cult classic that perfectly captures the adrenaline-fueled spirit of the 90s. An FBI agent goes undercover to infiltrate a group of surfers who are also bank robbers. The film is a fun, stylish, and...

Ronin is a gritty, grounded thriller that features some of the best car chase sequences in cinema history. It follows a group of former intelligence operatives who are hired to steal a mysterious brie...