37 Heist Movies to Watch Now
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The TownMovie · 2010 · 125m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerDoug MacRay, a skilled thief planning to leave his criminal life behind, sees an opportunity during a bank heist. When the crew unexpectedly kidnaps a branch manager, Doug is assigned to watch her. However, their developing connection puts Doug and his team at risk of exposure to the FBI agent pursuing them.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 2
HeistMovie · 2015 · 93m · Action, Crime, ThrillerDesperate to save his daughter from a crippling medical debt, a father teams up with a ruthless coworker for one last chance at money: robbing a casino. The heist quickly unravels, leading them to hijack a city bus to escape.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 3
Inside ManMovie · 2006 · 129m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerA heavily armed, masked gang storms a Manhattan bank, locking the doors and taking hostages. The detective assigned to resolve the situation is struggling with corruption charges he's currently facing.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 4
FaceMovie · 1997 · 105m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerAs socialism fades from memory in 1980s Britain, Ray abandons his former ideals and embraces a life of crime. Witnessing the decline of his political values, he becomes a bank robber and joins forces with a group of equally lost individuals.
They plan a final heist, but the operation quickly falls apart, revealing a web of betrayal and escalating violence. The group's shared purpose dissolves into suspicion as their past mistakes haunt them. The film explores disillusionment, desperation, and the destructive potential of society's decline, following Ray's dangerous journey through moral ambiguity.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2 - 5
Three KingsMovie · 1999 · 114m · Action, Comedy, WarNear the end of the Gulf War, American soldiers in Iraq find a map that supposedly leads to a huge hidden treasure – stolen Kuwaiti gold buried near their base. This sparks a risky mission for the soldiers, offering them the chance at great wealth. As they journey through war-torn Iraq searching for the gold, they face difficult choices and question their loyalty and friendship. The story is a suspenseful mix of action and drama about greed, sacrifice, and the hope for redemption when facing impossible situations.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 6
The Bank JobMovie · 2008 · 112m · Thriller, Crime, DramaTerry, a car salesman trying to build a normal life and start a family, is approached by Martine, a striking model from his past. Martine knows Terry isn't who he seems and suggests a bank robbery – a perfect plan. Terry sees the risk but also recognizes this could be his chance for something more.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 7
The Thomas Crown AffairMovie · 1999 · 113m · Drama, Crime, RomanceThis is the story of a wealthy and charming playboy who enjoys stealing valuable art from top galleries. He believes he's above the law, but becomes fascinated by a sharp detective who is determined to catch him.
As the playboy's art thefts become more famous, he's increasingly drawn to the detective's mystery. Their game of cat and mouse intensifies with each stolen masterpiece, complicated by a growing attraction.
The film explores obsession, power, and the difficult choices between love and betrayal. Through their complex relationship, it’s a suspenseful drama about the desire for control, the appeal of risk, and the conflict between passion and right and wrong.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 8
Ocean's ElevenMovie · 2001 · 116m · Thriller, CrimeBarely 24 hours after being released on parole, charming thief Danny Ocean begins planning his next big heist: a one-night operation to steal over $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. However, Danny jeopardizes his potential reconciliation with his ex-wife, Tess, in pursuit of the money.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5 - 9
Ocean's TwelveMovie · 2004 · 125m · Thriller, CrimeAfter a massive heist in Las Vegas where they shared $160 million, the members of Danny Ocean's crew have attempted to leave their criminal past behind and start new lives. However, their efforts are complicated when casino owner Terry Benedict demands the return of the stolen money, plus interest. Unable to pay, the team must reunite for a series of new heists across Europe – Rome, Paris, and Amsterdam – while evading a relentless Europol agent.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 10
Fast FiveMovie · 2011 · 131m · Action, Thriller, CrimeFormer police officer Brian O'Conner teams up with former criminal Dom Toretto, now on opposite sides of the law. After Brian and Mia Toretto helped Dom escape from jail, they've fled across borders to avoid capture. Cornered in Rio de Janeiro, they plan a final heist to secure their freedom.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 11
Ocean's ThirteenMovie · 2007 · 122m · Crime, ThrillerDanny Ocean and his crew return with a mission driven by revenge. After casino owner Willy Bank betrays Reuben Tishkoff, resulting in a heart attack, Danny vows to dismantle Bank's empire. He's determined to take down Bank and everything he owns, even if it means seeking assistance from an unexpected ally.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 12
Dead PresidentsMovie · 1995 · 119m · Action, Crime, DramaThis drama tells the story of a Vietnam veteran struggling to adjust to civilian life. Back home, he becomes involved with organized crime and teams up with fellow veterans to plan a major robbery. Their target is an armored car full of unmarked U.S. money. As they carefully plot their heist, the film explores the bonds of friendship, loyalty, and desperation among veterans grappling with the aftermath of war. It examines post-war trauma and the temptation of quick wealth, taking audiences on a suspenseful journey that challenges their friendship and values.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 13
EntrapmentMovie · 1999 · 112m · Romance, Drama, MysteryTwo talented thieves engage in a dangerous game of cat and mouse within the wealthy elite, pulling off daring heists and elaborate schemes to outsmart each other. Their rivalry is complicated by a mutual attraction that leads to a passionate and treacherous relationship. The film blends romance and crime in a compelling story that questions expectations and explores themes of love, ambition, and the difficulty of trusting anyone.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 14
HeatMovie · 1995 · 170m · Crime, Drama, ActionIn a world where talent is everything, experienced thief Neil McCauley and his skilled team pull off elaborate heists in Los Angeles with careful planning. Detective Vincent Hanna, determined to catch them, relentlessly pursues them, fixated on capturing the mastermind behind these crimes.
This intense chase reveals a surprising respect between the two men, who admire each other's abilities and determination. But their dangerous game eventually leads to a final, high-stakes showdown with potentially devastating consequences.
The film explores ambition, loyalty, and the complex relationship between right and wrong, offering a compelling look at human nature and the difficult choices people face when confronting their own lives.IMDb 8.3TMDB 7.9 - 15
The Italian JobMovie · 2003 · 110m · Action, CrimeCharlie Croker executes a daring heist, but a betrayal throws his plans into chaos. Partnering with a stunning safecracker, Croker and his crew embark on a second attempt to reclaim the stolen goods. Their pursuit leads them on a thrilling, high-speed chase throughout Los Angeles.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 16
TakersMovie · 2010 · 107m · Action, Crime, DramaA skilled group of bank robbers – Gordon Jennings, John Rahway, A.J., and the Attica brothers, Jake and Jesse – enjoy a life of wealth after a successful heist, already planning their next move. When Ghost, a former team member recently released from prison, persuades them to target an armored car carrying $20 million, the "Takers" meticulously plan their elaborate operation. As they get closer to pulling off the massive robbery, a determined police officer closes in on their capture.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 17
Jackie BrownMovie · 1997 · 154mJackie Brown, a flight attendant, becomes involved in smuggling money for her gunrunner boss. When the police try to use her to find him, she devises a plan – with the assistance of a bail bondsman – to steal the money for herself.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 18
SetupMovie · 2011 · 85m · Action, Crime, DramaA group of friends meticulously plan a heist, but their scheme turns deadly when one of them steals the loot and betrays the others. Driven by revenge, Sonny seeks out the city's most dangerous mob boss to help him recover what was stolen. Confronting his former friend, Sonny must make a pivotal decision that will change his life forever.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.9 - 19
Point BreakMovie · 1991 · 122m · Action, Thriller, CrimeIn Los Angeles, a secretive group of bank robbers called The Ex-Presidents are terrorizing the city with bold heists, each member wearing a mask of a past US president. As the FBI searches for their identities, they task undercover agent Johnny Utah with infiltrating the surfing community, where the robbers are rumored to be hiding.
Utah must adapt to the surfing lifestyle and gain information about The Ex-Presidents. This challenges his beliefs about surfing, teamwork, and what's real. The pursuit of these skilled criminals becomes a suspenseful game of cat and mouse, testing loyalty, identity, and what it means to be human.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 20
Dog Day AfternoonMovie · 1975 · 124m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerThis true story follows John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile, two men who attempt a bank robbery in Brooklyn as a rebellion against society. Their bold plan quickly turns into a tense hostage situation and standoff with police. As the film progresses, the reasons behind the crime are revealed, adding depth to the story. The event evolves from a simple robbery into a major media sensation, placing those involved in extraordinary circumstances and revealing their weaknesses and strengths.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.8 - 21
Ordinary Decent CriminalMovie · 2000 · 93m · Comedy, ThrillerMichael Lynch is a well-known criminal with two wives and a talent for attracting attention. He’s a constant headache for the local police, who are determined to finally arrest him.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 22
The LookoutMovie · 2007 · 99m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerChris was a talented high school athlete, but a terrible accident changes everything. Trying to rebuild his life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank. He soon gets drawn into a carefully planned robbery.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 23
HeistMovie · 2001 · 107m · Action, Crime, DramaJoe Moore is a skilled thief who enjoys his work. His life takes a turn when he's captured on security footage. His contact, Bergman, refuses to pay him what he's promised, and Moore suspects his wife is having an affair with Bergman's assistant. Now broke, betrayed, and facing blackmail, Moore and his partners, Bobby Blane and Pinky Pincus, are pressured into one final, high-stakes heist.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 24
American HeistMovie · 2014 · 94m · ActionTwo brothers, each carrying a heavy burden from difficult lives, team up for what they believe will be their final attempt at a bank robbery.IMDb 5.0TMDB 4.8 - 25
The Art of the StealMovie · 2013 · 90m · Comedy, CrimeCrunch Calhoun, a small-time motorcycle stuntman and occasional art thief, joins forces with his untrustworthy brother to steal a priceless book. For Crunch, however, the heist is about more than just the prize; it’s an opportunity to change his own history.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 26
Tower HeistMovie · 2011 · 104m · Action, ComedyA luxury condo manager organizes a team to get revenge on the Wall Street executive who cheated them. With the conman about to escape justice, this group of inexperienced thieves hires a small-time criminal named Slide to steal the $20 million they believe is hidden in his penthouse.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 27
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking BarrelsMovie · 1998 · 105mA skilled card player and his reluctant companions must quickly raise a large sum of money after a bad poker game. They decide to rob a local gang who are operating out of the apartment next door.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.1 - 28
Layer CakeMovie · 2004 · 105m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeA simple drug deal goes wrong, forcing XXXX to abandon his principles. He must escalate the situation to defeat his former associates and protect himself.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 29
SwordfishMovie · 2001 · 99m · Action, Crime, ThrillerFormer special operative Gabriel Shear plans to steal $9 billion from a hidden DEA fund. His goal is to use the money to combat terrorism, but he needs an expert to bypass the government’s security systems. He finds that expert in Stanley Jobson, a talented but unreliable encryption specialist who can access any computer network.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 30
Reindeer GamesMovie · 2000 · 104m · Thriller, Action, CrimeTo be with his girlfriend, a recently released convict assumes the identity of his deceased cellmate. He's unexpectedly drawn into a casino heist as a reluctant player.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.7 - 31
L.A. TakedownMovie · 1989 · 97m · Action, Crime, DramaMichael Mann's tense television film follows the complicated connection between two exceptionally capable men whose careers unexpectedly collide. Vincent Hanna is a determined police officer focused on capturing Patrick McLaren, a dangerous armed robber known for elaborate crimes. After a botched robbery leads to a dangerous confrontation, Hanna and McLaren become locked in a relentless pursuit across the harsh streets of Los Angeles. This compelling drama examines obsession, self-perception, and the ambiguity of morality, raising questions about whether these two men, who seem so different, might have more in common than they realize.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.4 - 32
The ScoreMovie · 2001 · 124m · Action, Crime, ThrillerA seasoned thief dreams of a peaceful retirement funded by past crimes, but a young person persuades him to pull one final job.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 33
SnatchMovie · 2000 · 103m · Crime, ComedyA group of unlikely players – shady boxing promoters, dangerous bookmakers, a Russian gangster, inept amateur thieves, and seemingly Jewish jewelers – all compete to find a valuable diamond that has been stolen.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.8 - 34
Hard CashMovie · 2002 · 98m · Crime, Adventure, ActionAfter being released from prison, a notorious thief and his team execute a sophisticated heist. However, their plans are complicated when they discover the stolen money is marked, drawing the attention of a corrupt FBI agent.IMDb 4.5TMDB 4.5 - 35
Reservoir DogsMovie · 1992 · 99m · Crime, ThrillerPaul and Jamie Buchman are a contemporary couple building a life together in 1990s city life. The film explores their journey as they navigate the joys and difficulties of marriage, blending their lives and personalities. Their relatable struggles include dealing with in-laws and balancing careers with family life, all presented with humor and sharp timing. This story offers a lighthearted look at love and partnership.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.1 - 36
Killing ZoeMovie · 1993 · 96m · Action, Crime, DramaDuring Bastille Day in Paris, American vault-cracker Zed reconnects with his friend Eric, who has planned a daring heist of the city's only open bank. Zed readily agrees to help. But as their plan unfolds, Zed becomes caught in a complicated situation involving drug use, disorganized planning, and a mysterious call girl named Zoe. These unexpected problems turn the heist into a desperate struggle with serious consequences.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 37
Money TrainMovie · 1995 · 110m · Action, Comedy, CrimeA transit police officer in New York City, fueled by years of feeling wronged, plans a daring train robbery. His foster brother, also a law enforcement officer, discovers the plot, creating a conflict between loyalty and duty. The story examines loyalty, family, and the difficulty of judging right and wrong when facing injustice. The characters' choices have significant consequences for themselves and the city they protect, leading to a suspenseful journey through the city's subway system.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8
