Inception
Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page
A thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a CEO, but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.
Why you'll love it
While not a traditional heist film, this mind-bending sci-fi thriller from Christopher Nolan involves an intricate plan to infiltrate and manipulate a person's dreams to steal valuable information.
Heat
Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer
A group of high-end professional thieves start to feel the heat from the LAPD when they unknowingly leave a verbal clue at their latest heist.
Why you'll love it
A gritty and intense crime drama that pits a skilled thief against a determined detective in a cat-and-mouse game leading to an epic heist and shootout.
Reservoir Dogs
Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen
When a simple jewelry heist goes horribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant.
Why you'll love it
Quentin Tarantino's debut feature, a non-linear heist movie that explores the aftermath of a botched diamond robbery and the betrayal among the thieves.
The Asphalt Jungle
Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen
A major heist goes off as planned, but then double crosses, bad luck and solid police work cause everything to unravel.
Why you'll love it
A classic film noir heist movie that follows the meticulous planning and execution of a jewel robbery, as well as the aftermath and the unraveling of the criminal scheme.
Ocean's Eleven
George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts
Danny Ocean, a gangster, rounds up a gang of associates to stage a sophisticated and elaborate casino heist which involves robbing three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously during a popular boxing event.
Why you'll love it
A slick and stylish heist film with an all-star cast, featuring an intricate plan to rob multiple Las Vegas casinos in one night.
Inside Man
Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster
A police detective, a bank robber and a high-power broker enter high-stakes negotiations after the criminal's brilliant heist spirals into a hostage situation.
Why you'll love it
A clever and suspenseful heist movie that follows a bank hostage situation orchestrated by a master thief and a detective determined to outwit him.
The Town
Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm
A proficient group of thieves rob a bank and hold the manager hostage. Things begin to get complicated when one of the crew members falls in love with her.
Why you'll love it
A gritty Boston-set heist film that follows a skilled bank robber who falls for a woman connected to his latest job, leading to a high-stakes confrontation.
The Italian Job
Donald Sutherland, Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton
After being betrayed and left for dead in Italy, Charlie Croker and his team plan an elaborate gold heist against their former ally.
Why you'll love it
A thrilling heist movie with a daring plan to steal gold from a safe in the heart of Turin, Italy, involving a high-speed chase and a creative escape plan.