Top 75 Heist Movies

Inception (2010)*
Science Fiction – Action – Adventure – Mystery – Thriller – Sci-Fi Thriller – International Fugitive / Professional Thief – Experimental Military Technology – Subconscious Mind Infiltrate – Constructed Dreams – Valuable Corporate Secrets Heist – Espionage Action Thriller – Corporate Espionage – New Mission: Subconscious Mind Implanting (Inception) – Deception – Manipulation – Dazzling Maze – Disbelief – Distrust – Fear – Paranoia – Escape Thriller – Mystery – Mysterious Wife's Death – Femme Fatale – Dead Wife's Obsession – Psychological Thriller – Emotional Stress – Love-Loss Trauma – Psychosis – Grief Trauma – Guilt Complex – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – Perception-Reality Dichotomy – Repressed Emotions – Defence Mechanism – Derealization Symptom – Fraudian Theory – Puzzle Film – Complex Storytelling – Non-Linear Timeline – Multi-Layered Plot – Self-Conscious Narration – Dream-Like Reality – Cause-and-Effect Chain – Others – Heist Movie – Symbolism – Existentialism – Surrealism – Intelligent Film – Blockbuster – Oscar (4) Winner – Cult Status – Classic Status – T o p – Best 10's – F a v e – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A. – 1001 Must-See Movies
★★★★★★★★★★ (10/10)-S

RocknRolla (2008)*
Crime – Action – Comedy – Thriller – Crime Action Thriller – London's Underworld – Old-School Mob Boss – Real-Estate Business – Russian Oligarch – Fixed Land Deal – Small-Time Crooks Gang – Money Robbery – Double-Cross – Action Sequences – Chase Scenes – Violence – Black Comedy – Situation Comedy – Gangster Parody – Caustic Humour – Black Humour – Sarcasm – Criss-Cross – Femme Fatale – Homophobia – Others – Gangster Movie – Heist Movie – Feelgood Movie – Machismo – Alpha-Male Syndrome – Frenetic Plot – Plot Twist – T o p – Best 00's – F a v e – Re-Watch Value – European – U.K.
★★★★★★★★★ (9/10)-S

Snatch (2000)*
Crime – Comedy – Crime Heist Movie – London's Criminal Underworld – Gambling-Addicted Gangster – Diamond Robbery – Boxing Promoter – Illegal Matches – Ruthless Gangster – Chipper Gypsy – Eccentric Characters – Intrigue – Double Crosses – Irony – Violence – Hysteria – Paranoia – Black Comedy – Situation Comedy – Deadpan Comedy – Gangster Parody – Caustic Humour – Sarcasm – Criss-Cross – Others – Gagster Movie – Feel-good Movie – Alpha-Male Syndrome – Cause-and-Effect Chain – Frenetic Plot – Plot Twist – T o p – Best 00's – F a v e – Re-Watch Value – European – U.K.
★★★★★★★★★ (9/10)-S

Rififi (Du Rififi Chez les Hommes) (1955)
Golden Age – Drama – Crime – Thriller – Crime Drama – Recently Prison-Released Veteran Thief – Group of Specialists Recruit – Last Big Score – Parisian Jewellery Store Robbery – Seminal Heist Operation – Brilliant Tactics – Cold Diligence – Cool Precision – Suspense – Claustrophobic Tension – Heist Aftermath – Kidnapping – Tragedy – Film-Noir – Dark Atmosphere – Femme Fatale – Dark Humour – Cynicism – Professionalism – Expressionism – Fatalism – Male Bond – Male Honour – Male Ego – Others – Gangster Movie – Auguste Le Breton's 1953 Novel – Influential Film – Cult Status – Classic Status – Best 50's – Re-Watch Value – Foreign Language – European – France
★★★★★★★★ (8/10)-M

Ocean's Eleven (2001)*
Crime – Comedy – Thriller – Crime Heist Comedy – Charismatic Thief – Next Perfect-Heist Plan – Las Vegas Casino Robbery – 9 Criminal Specialists Recruit – Ex-Wife Team-Up – Robbery Procedural – Suspense – Tension – Determination – Ingeniously Executed Plan – Neo-Noir – Femme Fatale – Seduction – Deception – Cynicism – Intrigue – Others – Caper Movie – Stylish – Glamorous – Elegance – Feelgood Movie – Ted Griffin's Screenplay – Blockbuster – Remake – Best 00's – F a v e – Cult Status – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A.
★★★★★★★★ (8/10)-S

Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Crime – Action – Mystery – Thriller – Crime Action Thriller – Six Total-Strangers Thieves – Perfect Diamond-Heist Plan – Jewellery Store Robbery – Heist-Gone-Awry – Shooting Action – Confusion – Escape Thriller – Mystery Thriller – Heist Aftermath – Infiltrator-Thief Mystery – Undercover Cop Suspicions – Whodunit – Police Set-Up – Desperation – Arguments – Mistrust – Claustrophobic Tension – Brutality – Hyper-Violence – Sadistic Torture – Gore – Paranoia – Neo-Noir – Hard-Boiled Characters – Caustic Humour – Betrayal – Cynicism – Sadism – Nihilism – Irony – Poetic Justice – Others – Gangster Movie – Heist Movie – Nonlinear Narrative – Complex Plot – Plot Twist – Indie Film – Best 90's – Classic Status – Cult Status – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A. – 1001 Must-See Movies
★★★★★★★★ (8/10)-M

Sexy Beast (2000)
Drama – Crime – Comedy – Thriller – Crime Drama – Beautiful Spanish Villa – British ex-Criminal – Idyll Retirement – Peaceful Life – Vicious Sociopathic Mob-Boss Unexpected-Arrival – Forced-Recruit Situation – One-Last-Job Offer – Bank-Robbery Plan – Negotiations – Manipulation – Intimidations – Threats – Bullying – Humiliations – Abusive Treatment – Tension – Battle-of-Wills – Anger – Rage – Violence – Hysteria – Mania – Irony – Paranoia – Heist Thriller – London's Criminal Underworld – Bank Heist – Suspense – Suspicions – Black Comedy – Situation Comedy – Character-Driven Comedy – Black Humour – Caustic Humour – Sarcasm – Gangster Parody – Others – Gangster Film – Heist Film – Existential Crisis – Cynicism – Sadism – Nihilism – Amoralism – Anti-Hero – Cult Status – F a v e – Best 00s – Re-Watch Value – European – U.K.
★★★★★★★★ (8/10)-M

The Killing (1956)*
Golden Age – Drama – Crime – Crime Drama – Veteran Criminal – Last-Heist Plan – Ambitious Racetrack Robbery – Complex Plan – Five-Man Team Recruit – Teamwork – Precision – Patience – Professionalism – Determination – Plan Gone-Wrong – Malicious Wife – Hidden Agenda – Suspense – Tension – Desperation – Downward Spiral – Disaster – Film-Noir – Dark Atmosphere – Hard-Boiled Characters – Anti-Hero Misfits – Femme Fatale – Seduction-Deception – Double-Crosses – Infidelity – Arrogance – Greed – Corruption – Obsession – Cynicism – Opportunism – Fatalism – Irony – Ironic Fate – Others – Heist Movie – Caper Film – Influential Film – Lionel White's Novel – Criterion Collection – Cult Status - Classic Status – Best 50's – F a v e – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A.
★★★★★★★★ (8/10)-M

Heat (1995)*
Drama – Crime – Action – Thriller – Crime Drama – Los Angeles Police Detective – Personal Problems – Marriage Problems – Series-of-Crimes Investigation – Group of Experienced Robbers – Talented Professional-Thief Leader – Strict Code – Loneliness – Melancholy – Fragmented Lives – Epic Heist Action Thriller – One-Last Bank Robbery – Ambitious Robbery – Suspense – Tension – Plan-Gone-Awry – Cat-Mouse Game Theory – Track Down Operation – Manhunt – Obsession – Determination – Frantic Chase – Escape Thriller – Neo-Noir – Detective Story – Urban Setting – Low-Key Lighting – Anti-Hero – Noirish Romance – Respect – Nihilism – Professionalism – Opportunism – Ironic Fate – Others – Character-Driven Drama – Character Study – Classic Status – Cult Status – Best 90's – F a v e – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A. – 1001 Must See Movies
★★★★★★★★ (8/10)-M

The Town (2010)*
Drama – Crime – Romance – Thriller – Crime Drama – Four Lifelong-Friends – Bank Robbers Gang – Unwritten Honour-Code – Brutal Bank-Robbery – Bank-Manager Hostage – Romance – Captor-Former Captive Romantic Relationship – Passion – Suspicions – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – Stockholm Syndrome – Identity Crisis – Guilt Complex– Epic Heist Action Thriller – One-Last Bank Robbery – Ambitious Big-Time Robbery – Suspense – Tension – Plan Gone-Wrong – Cat-Mouse Game Theory – FBI Investigation – Manhunt – Hostage Situation – Chase-and-Gunfight – Escape Thriller – Neo-Noir – Detective Story – Femme Fatale – Corruption – Deception – Cynicism – Opportunism – Melancholy – Intrigue – Moral Conflict – Fate – Others – Heist Movie – Toxic Masculinity – Chuck Hogan's 2004 Novel – F a v e – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A.
★★★★★★★★ (8/10)-M

Mission: Impossible (1996)*
Action – Adventure – Thriller – Espionage Action Thriller – Post-Cold War (1991-1999) Era – Intelligence Agencies Operation – Covert Assignment – Men-on-a-Mission – Mission-Gone-Wrong – Agents Murder – Massacre – Sole-Survivor – Suspicions – Blame Game – Frame-Up – Prime Murder Suspect – Clear-His-Name Plan – Suspense – Tension – Paranoia – Escape Thriller – Conspiracy Theory – Mole – Double Secret Agent – Deception – Betrayal – Conspiracy Web – Others – Memorable Hero – Iconic Film – Classic Status – Cult Status – Best 90's – F a v e – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A.
★★★★★★★★ (8/10)-S

Headhunters (Hodejegerne) (2011)*
Crime – Action – Thriller – Crime Action Thriller – Successful Corporate Recruiter (Headhunter) – Double Life: Art Thief – Lavish Lifestyle – Arrogance – Insecurity – Infidelity – Valuable Painting Robbery Plan – Plan-gone-Awry – Cat-Mouse Game Theory – Skilful ex-Mercenary Painting Owner – Tracking-People Specialist – Deadly Manhunt – Suspense – Tension – Desperation – Confusion – Violence – Panic Attack – Survival Horror – Claustrophobic Dread – Unfathomable Terror – Extreme Escape Horror – Conspiracy Theory – Corporate Conspiracy – Corporate Spying – Frame-Up – Manipulation – Paranoid Thriller – Shadowy Conspiracy – Jeopardy – Ever-Present Danger – Insecurity – Mistrust – Paranoia – Intrigue – Others – Heist Thriller – Alpha Male Syndrome – Black Humour – WTF-Factor – Plot Twist – Jo Nesbø's 2008 Novel – Indie Film – Best 10's – F a v e – Re-Watch Value – Foreign Language – European – Norway
★★★★★★★★ (8/10)-S

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Crime – Action – Comedy – Thriller – Crime Action Thriller – London's Criminal Underworld – 4-Small-Time Criminals Friends – Eccentric Characters – Gamblin-Debt Problems – Drug-Money Robbery – Priceless Antique Shotguns Steal – Ruthless Local Mob-Boss Pursuit – Debt-Collectors Involvement – Escalating Problems – Irony – Violence – Mess – Confusion – Hysteria – Paranoia – Chaos – Black Comedy – Situation Comedy – Gangster Parody – Caustic Humour – Sarcasm – Witticisms – Criss-Cross – Others – Gagster Movie – Heist Movie – Frenetic Plot – Plot Twist – Indie Film – Blockbuster – Best 90's – F a v e – Re-Watch Value – European – U.K. – 1001 Must-See Movies
★★★★★★★★ (8/10)-M

Inside Man (2006)
Drama – Crime – Mystery – Thriller – Crime Thriller – Manhattan Bank Robbery – Hostage Situation – NYPD's Hostage Negotiator – Demands – Negotiations – Suspense – Tension – Anxiety – Panic Attack – Hostage Crisis – Mystery – Mysterious High-Power Woman Problem-Fixer – Hidden Agenda – Mission: Protect Bank's Founder Secret Safe-Deposit-Box – Cat-Mouse Game Theory – Hostages Release – Confusion – Potential Suspects – Interrogations – Suspicion – Psychological Chess Game – Uncertainty Stress – Intrigue – Conspiracy Theory – Shadowy Conspiracy – Well-Planned Robbery – Perfect Crime Scenario – Manipulation – Mind Games – Fatal Secrets – Cover-Ups – Misdirection – Neo-Noir – Detective Story – Deception – Corruption – Sarcasm – Others – Heist Movie – Enigmatic – Opportunism – Professionalism – Intelligent Film – Plot Twist – Cult Status – F a v e – Best 00's – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A.
★★★★★★★★ (8/10)-M

A Fish Called Wanda (1998)*
Comedy – Crime – Crime Heist Comedy – Ill-Matched Jewel-Thieves Quartet – Two American – Two British – Diamond Robbery – Robbery-gone-Awry – Leading-Man Arrest – Diamonds Whereabouts Search – Weak-Willed Barrister Approach – Femme Fatale – Seduction – Deception – Double-Cross – Triple-Cross – Others – Caustic Humour – Irony – Sarcasm – Deadpan Comedy – Heist Parody – Situational Comedy – Romantic Comedy – Cult Status – Best 00's – Re-Watch Value – European – U.K. – 1001 Must-See Movies
★★★★★★★ (7/10)-S

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)*
Action – Adventure – Thriller – Espionage Action Thriller – International Black-Ops Terrorist Group – Rogue Government Agents Network – War-on-Terror – Intelligence Agencies Operation – Impossible Missions Force (IMF) Team – Charismatic IMF Agent – Mission: Take-Down The Syndicate – Alarm – Threat – Suspense – Tension – Anxiety – Frantic Chase – Frenetic Action – Escape Thriller – Conspiracy Theory – Conspiracy Web – Terrorism – Double Secret Agent – Intrigue – Chaos – Paranoia – Blame Game – Politician Assassination – Frame-Up – Manhunt – Others – Men-on-a-Mission Scenario – Determination – Professionalism – Altruism – Stoicism – Heroism – Memorable Hero – Sequel – F a v e – Cult Status – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A.
★★★★★★★ (7/10)-M

Kelly's Heroes (1970)
War – Action – Adventure – Comedy – War Action Adventure – WWII (1939-1945) Era – Post D-Day France – ex-Lieutenant American Private – Nazi's Hidden Gold Information – Bank-Vault Robbery Plan – Platoon Recruit – Behind-Enemy-Lines Operation – Risky Secret-Mission – Greed – Irresponsibility – Corruption – Determination – Battlefield Action – Courage-Under-Fire – Suspense – Heroic Patriotism Acts – Comedy – Anti-War Satire – Caustic Humour – Comic Relief – Feelgood Movie – Others – Heist Movie – Men-on-a-Mission Movie – Male-Bonding – Cynicism – Amoralism – Opportunism – Anti-Heroism – F a v e – Best 70's – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A.
★★★★★★★ (7/10)

The Red Circle (Le Cercle Rouge) (1970)
Drama – Crime – Thriller – Crime Drama – Unlikely Criminal Trio – Recently Prison-Released Thief – Escaped Murderer Prisoner – Alcoholic ex-Cop – Prestigious Jewellery Shop Heist Plan – Diamonds Robbery – Friendship – Loyalty – Honour Code – Cat-Mouse Theory – Veteran Police Inspector – Manhunt – Methodical Pursue – Professionalism – Film-Noir – Dark Atmosphere – Detective Story – Hard-Boiled Characters – Obsession – Arrogance – Greed – Corruption – Anti-Heroism – Cynicism – Amoralism – Fatalism – Ironic Fate – Others – Heist Movie – Gangster Movie – French Nouvelle Vague Wave – Cult Status – Re-Watch Value – Foreign Language – France
★★★★★★★ (7/10)

Hell or High Water (2016)*
Drama – Crime – Thriller – Neo-Western Crime Drama – US West Texas – Two Economically Depressed Brothers – Family's Ranch Bank-Debt – Texas Midlands Bank Mortgage – Imminent Bank-Foreclosure – Desperation – Save Property Plan – High-Risk Bank Robberies – Criminal-for-a-Cause – Cat-Mouse Game Theory – Near-Retirement Texas Ranger – Crime Investigation – Track-Down Operation – Methodical Pursuit – Getaway Thriller – Suspense – Tension – Vigilantism – Justice – Ironic Fate – Tragedy – Others – Heist Movie – Brotherly Love – Moral Ambiguity – Cynicism – Nihilism – Fatalism – Indie Film – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A. – 1001 Must See Movies
★★★★★★★ (7/10)-S

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
Action – Adventure – Thriller – Espionage Action Thriller – International Terrorist Organisation – Megalomaniac Terrorist Scientist – Russian Nuclear Launch-Codes Possession – Nuclear War Scenario – War-on-Terror – Intelligence Agencies Operation – Impossible Missions Force (IMF) Team – Charismatic IMF Agent – Mission: Prevent Nuclear War Between USA-Russia – Alarm – Threat – Suspense – Tension – Anxiety – Frantic Chase – Frenetic Action – Escape Thriller – Conspiracy Theory – Terrorist Web – Political Intrigue – Chaos – Paranoia – Blame Game – Kremlin Bombing – Frame-Up – Manhunt – Others – Determination – Professionalism – Altruism – Stoicism – Heroism – Memorable Hero – Sequel – F a v e – Cult Status – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A.
★★★★★★★ (7/10)-M

Three Kings (1999)
War – Comedy – Action – Adventure – War Action Adventure – Gulf War (1990-1991) Era – Post-War Chaos – Four Veterans American Soldiers – Anarchic Attitude – Secret-Bunkers Map – Stolen Kuwaiti-Gold Location – Unauthorized Mission – Gold Robbery Plan – Confusing Situation – Iraqi Civilians Help Re-Plan – Rescue Mission – Action Sequences – Suspense – Tension – Chaos – Action Black Comedy – Satirical Fiction – Sardonic Humour – Sarcasm – Irony – Others – Heist Film – Anti-War Film – American Foreign Policy – Cynicism – Anarchism – Heroism – Humanism – Political Commentary – Cult Status – F a v e – Best 90's – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A. – 1001 Must-See Movies
★★★★★★★ (7/10)

Payback (1999)*
Crime – Action – Thriller – Crime Action Thriller – ex-Marine Thief – Local Chinese-Mobsters Roberry – Betrayal – Stolen-Money Recover Mission – Investigation – Target: Shadowy Gangster Syndicate – Brutal Fights – Suspense – Tension – Cruelty – Violence – Torture – Intrigue – Revenge Thriller – Monomania – Manipulation – Trap – Vigilantism – Get-Even Mission – Kidnapping – Blackmail – Revenge Gives Sadistic Pleasure – Revenge Spiral – Paranoia – Neo-Noir – Urban Setting – Dark Atmosphere – Detective Story – Anti-Hero – Femme Fatale – Deception – Double-Cross – Obsession – Corruption – Greed – Cynicism – Stoicism – Irony – Fate – Others – Heist Movie – BDSM – Remake – Donald E.Westlake's Novel – Cult Status – Best 90's – F a v e – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A.
★★★★★★★ (7/10)-S

Drive (2011)*
Drama – Crime – Action – Thriller – Crime Action Drama – Los Angeles – Enigmatic Hollywood Stunt-Driver – 2nd Job: Skilled Getaway-Driver For-Hire – Cool-as-Ice Character – Married Next-Door Neighbour – Platonic Love – Debt-Ridden Husband – Million-Dollar Heist Plan – Plan-gone-Awry – Action Sequence – Car-Chase – Frame-Up – Revenge Thriller – Violent Mob-Boss – Manhunt – Suspense – Tension – Desperation – Ultra-Violence – Vigilantism – Neo-Noir – Urban Setting – Dark Atmosphere – Noirish Romance – Femme Fatale – Hard-Boiled Characters – Anti-Hero – Deception – Corruption – Cynicism – Stoicism – Professionalism – Nihilism – Destiny – Art-House – Atmospheric – Aesthetic – Others – Gangster Movie – Heist Movie – James Sallis 2005 Novel – Indie Film – Cult Status – F a v e – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A. – 1001 Must-See Movies
★★★★★★★ (7/10)-S

Bound (1996)
Crime – Romance – Thriller – Erotic Thriller – Ex-Con Lesbian Woman – Apartment Renovations Works – Sexy Neighbour Gangster Mistress – Seduction – Passionate Clandestine Love-Affair – Crime Heist Thriller – Erotic Conspiracy – $2 Million Heist-Plan – Mafia-Money Robbery – Mafia's Money-Launderer Boyfriend – Manipulation – Frame-Up – Blame Game – Web-of-Murder – Psychosexual Thriller – Bisexual Love Triangle – LGBT – Lesbianism – Genitals Pleasure – Sexual Dominance – Gender Power-Games – Neo-Noir – Femme Fatale – Deception – Double-Cross – Cynicism – Irony – Others – Gangster Movie – Slapstick Comedy – Indie Film – Cult Status – Re-Watch Value – U.S.A.
★★★★★★★ (7/10)

Farewell,Friend (Adieu l'Ami) (1968)*
Drama – Crime – Thriller – Crime Heist Thriller – Two Former French Foreign Legion Members – Icy Sober Army Doctor – Opportunist Mercenary – Big Corporation Safe-Crack Plan – Christmas Weekend Operation – Trapped Inside – Unwillingly co-Operation – Different Motivations – Different Characters – Risk – Suspicions – Mistrust – Argument – Tension – Desperation – Intrigue – Failure – Escape Thriller – Cat-Mouse Game Theory – Manipulation – Mind Games – Psychological Chess – Battle-of-Wills – Mutual Respect – Honour Code – Blame Game – Frame-Up – Security-Guard Murder – Wrong-Man Scenario – Neo-Noir – Urban Setting – Detective Story – Anti-Hero – Femme Fatale – Hypocrisy – Deception – Corruption – Betrayal – Double-Crosses – Cynicism – Others – Character Study – Alpha-Male Complex – Stoicism – Slow Burn – Low-Key Thriller – Plot Twist – F a v e – Re-Watch Value – Foreign Language – European – France
★★★★★★★ (7/10)-S