16 Greatest Heist Movies That Will Steal Your Heart (and Maybe Your Wallet)

1. The Bling Ring 2013，IMDB Rating: 5.6, IMDB Votes: 92727, ID: 2132285
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The Bling Ring, directed by Sofia Coppola, is a fascinating exploration of youth culture’s obsession with celebrity and materialism. The film follows a group of teenagers who, driven by their desire for fame and luxury, burglarize the homes of celebrities. Despite its glamorous surface, the film offers a critical look at the emptiness and superficiality of the characters’ aspirations.
2. Diabolik 1968，IMDB Rating: 6.5, IMDB Votes: 7285, ID: 0062861
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Diabolik, directed by Mario Bava, is a stylish and entertaining film that has gained cult status over the years. The film’s protagonist, Diabolik, is a suave master thief who lives in an underground lair filled with high-tech gadgets. Despite its campy tone, the film is praised for its visual style and inventive plot.
3. 2 Guns 2013，IMDB Rating: 6.7, IMDB Votes: 227124, ID: 1272878
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2 Guns is a fast-paced action thriller starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. The film’s plot revolves around a complex bank robbery, and it’s filled with twists and turns. Despite its formulaic nature, the film is praised for the chemistry between its leads and its blend of humor and action.
4. Mission: Impossible 1996，IMDB Rating: 7.2, IMDB Votes: 474179, ID: 0117060
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Mission: Impossible is a thrilling ride that combines espionage and heist elements in a unique blend. The film’s plot is complex, with a labyrinth of double-dealing and sensational chase sequences. The film’s strength lies in its action sequences and the performance of Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, a professional spy. However, the plot can be hard to follow, and the characters lack depth. Despite these flaws, the film’s style and the suspense it generates make it a standout in the heist genre.
5. Du rififi chez les hommes 1955，IMDB Rating: 8.1, IMDB Votes: 37072, ID: 0048021
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Du rififi chez les hommes is a classic French crime film that stands out for its intricate heist scene, which is conducted in near silence, adding to the tension and drama. The film’s downbeat atmosphere and lack of vivid characterization may not appeal to all, but its technical brilliance and the suspense it generates are undeniable. It’s a testament to the craftsmanship of director Jules Dassin and a milestone in the heist genre.
6. Reservoir Dogs 1992，IMDB Rating: 8.3, IMDB Votes: 1097828, ID: 0105236
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Reservoir Dogs, Quentin Tarantino’s debut, is a gritty, dialogue-driven heist film that set the stage for his signature style. The film is characterized by sharp wit, nonlinear storytelling, and intense violence. Despite its violent nature, the film’s character development and narrative structure make it a compelling watch. The performances, particularly Michael Madsen’s, are memorable, adding depth to the characters. However, the film’s plot can be hard to follow, and some viewers may find it excessively violent.
7. Drive 2011，IMDB Rating: 7.8, IMDB Votes: 712074, ID: 0780504
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Drive is a stylish noir film that combines elements of violence, music, and striking imagery. The film’s protagonist, played by Ryan Gosling, is a skilled getaway driver who leads a double life. The film’s narrative is nonlinear, creating a sense of mystery and tension. Despite its violent scenes, the film has a deep emotional undercurrent, and Gosling’s performance adds depth to his character. However, some viewers may find the film’s pace slow and its plot confusing.
8. The Killing 1956，IMDB Rating: 7.9, IMDB Votes: 98862, ID: 0049406
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The Killing, directed by Stanley Kubrick, is a noir crime drama that stands out for its complex plot and character development. The film’s narrative is non-linear, adding to its intrigue. The film’s protagonist, Johnny Clay, meticulously plans a race track robbery, but the plan’s success hinges on every participant playing their part. The film’s narrative style and the performances of its cast make it a standout in the heist genre, despite its lack of chronological suspense.
9. Heat 1995，IMDB Rating: 8.3, IMDB Votes: 726868, ID: 0113277
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Heat (1995) is a masterful blend of crime and character study, with a stellar cast led by Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. The film’s intense action sequences, particularly the bank robbery and subsequent shootout, are some of the most memorable in the genre. However, it’s the depth of the characters and their moral complexities that truly set this film apart.
10. The Town 2010，IMDB Rating: 7.5, IMDB Votes: 419103, ID: 0840361
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The Town (2010) is a gripping crime drama that effectively balances action and character development. Ben Affleck delivers a strong performance as a career criminal struggling with his desire for a better life. The film’s depiction of the close-knit, crime-ridden neighborhood of Charlestown adds a layer of authenticity that enhances the overall impact of the story.
11. Ocean’s Eleven 2001，IMDB Rating: 7.7, IMDB Votes: 625191, ID: 0240772
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Ocean’s Eleven (2001) is a stylish and entertaining heist film that boasts a star-studded cast including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts. The film’s clever plot, charismatic performances, and slick direction by Steven Soderbergh make it a standout in the heist genre. Its blend of humor, suspense, and action makes it a must-watch for fans of the genre.
12. The Italian Job 2003，IMDB Rating: 7.0, IMDB Votes: 391258, ID: 0317740
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The Italian Job is a slick caper movie with stupendous chase scenes and an ingenious plot. The film’s hero tests a young architect by challenging her to create a maze, and we, the audience, are tested with the film’s own dazzling maze. The film is nothing more, or less, than a slick caper movie with stupendous chase scenes and a truly ingenious way to steal $35 million in gold bars from a safe in a Venetian palazzo.
13. Inception 2010，IMDB Rating: 8.8, IMDB Votes: 2577825, ID: 1375666
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Inception is a breathtaking achievement that offers a classic example of a brainy comedy with widespread appeal. It’s a film about dreams and reality, and what sort of life it is best to find when you leave the cinema and return to whatever you left to enter. The film’s hero tests a young architect by challenging her to create a maze, and we, the audience, are tested with the film’s own dazzling maze.
14. The Usual Suspects 1995，IMDB Rating: 8.5, IMDB Votes: 1154439, ID: 0114814
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The Usual Suspects is a film that builds up to a blinding revelation, which shifts the nature of all that has gone before. The story is told in flashback, and we learn about a truck hijacking some weeks earlier, and the five suspects who were picked up by the police. The story builds up to a blinding revelation, which shifts the nature of all that has gone before.
15. A Fish Called Wanda 1988，IMDB Rating: 7.5, IMDB Votes: 155186, ID: 0095159
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A Fish Called Wanda is a joy. It’s a smooth, smart crime thriller and romance. The film starts beautifully, and those multiple-image screens really draw us in, but once the robbery is completed, and the focus shifts to the relationship between Vicki and Crown, the pace sags.
16. The Thomas Crown Affair 1968，IMDB Rating: 6.9, IMDB Votes: 28551, ID: 0063688
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The Thomas Crown Affair is a film that starts with a beautiful and captivating beginning, but once the robbery is completed, and the focus shifts to the relationship between Vicki and Crown, the pace sags. The film is essentially the story of a director directing, with a screenplay that concerns a pair of Boston bank heists pulled off by remote control by McQueen, a super-cool, playboy millionaire.