Top 6 Must-See Bank Heist Movies

Fast & Furious 5 is a 2011 American action heist film directed by Justin Lin, with a script by Chris Morgan. It follows the events after Fast & Furious (2009) and is the fifth installment in the Fast & Furious series. The plot centers on Dominic Toretto and Brian O'Conner as they assemble a team to steal $100 million from a corrupt businessman, while being pursued by DSS agent Luke Hobbs.

Fast Five premiered in Rio de Janeiro on April 15, 2011, and was released globally on April 29. The film received generally positive reviews, with praise for Lin’s direction, the action sequences, and Dwayne Johnson’s performance. It grossed over $625 million worldwide, becoming the seventh highest-grossing film of 2011, and the highest-grossing film in the franchise at the time. A follow-up, Fast & Furious 6, was released in the US on May 24, 2013.

DETAILS:
Director: Justin Lin
Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster
Runtime: 2h10
Release Year: 2011
IMDB: 7.3
Tomatometer: 77%

Now You See Me follows a group of talented street magicians who are mysteriously brought together by an unknown mastermind to pull off an incredible heist before a live audience: moving from New York to a bank in Paris in mere seconds and stealing millions. This shocking crime sparks an FBI investigation and unravels a series of secrets about their elusive leader.

The first film was released in 2013, followed by a sequel in 2016, with a third film currently in development. The series has received mixed reviews from critics but has garnered a more positive response from audiences, grossing nearly $700 million worldwide at the box office.
DETAILS:
Director: Louis Leterrier (p1) & Jon M. Chu (p2, p3)
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco
Runtime: 3 installments
Release Year: 2013
IMDB: 7.2
Tomatometer: 50%

The Player, starring Song Seung Hun and Krystal, set a record for the highest premiere ratings on OCN. The first episode achieved a nationwide average of 4.5%, peaking at 5.3%. This made it the highest-rated debut episode for an OCN drama, surpassing the previous record held by Voice 2. The series is considered a strong competitor to Terius Behind Me, starring So Ji Sub, on MBC.

The plot revolves around a group of skilled con artists. Under the leadership of genius strategist Kang Ha Ri (Song Seung Hun), and with seamless teamwork, they execute elaborate heists. What makes them unique is that their motivation goes beyond personal gain—they are on a mission to eliminate the corrupt and devious forces wreaking havoc on society.
DETAILS:
Director: Go Jae Hyun
Cast: Song Seung Hyun, Krystal Jung, Lee Si Eon
Episodes: 14 episodes
Release Year: 2018

The Bank Job is a thrilling heist film directed by Roger Donaldson, based on the infamous 1971 Baker Street robbery in central London. Written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, and starring Jason Statham, the film portrays the stolen money and valuables that were never recovered. Producers claim the story was suppressed in 1971 due to a D-Notice, allegedly to protect a prominent member of the British royal family. The film aims to reveal the truth for the first time, though it contains significant fictional elements.

The film premiered in London on February 18, 2008, and was released in the UK on February 29, 2008, and in the US on March 7, 2008. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and grossed $66 million worldwide.

DETAILS:

Director: Roger Donaldson

Cast: Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, Richard Lintern

Runtime: 1h51

Release Year: 2008

IMDB: 7.2

Tomatometer: 80%

Public Enemies is a biographical crime drama set in the United States during 1929-1933. The film revolves around a battle of wits between FBI agent Melvin Purvis and notorious bank robber John Dillinger. John Dillinger, a criminal mastermind, used media to bolster his fame while committing a series of horrific crimes across the American Midwest. His relentless pursuit by the FBI agents makes the movie even more thrilling.

Released on July 1, 2009, the film received generally positive reviews and grossed $214 million worldwide.

DETAILS:

Director: Michael Mann

Cast: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard

Runtime: 2h20

Release Year: 2009

IMDB: 7.0

Tomatometer: 68%

The Town is a 2010 American crime thriller film directed by Ben Affleck, who also co-wrote and starred in the movie. Based on Chuck Hogan's 2004 novel, *Prince of Thieves*, the story takes place in the working-class neighborhood of Charlestown, Boston, which has produced more car thieves and bank robbers than anywhere else in the United States. Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck) is born into a family of criminals, but he does not want to follow in his father's footsteps as a violent gang leader. His only ally in this family is Jem (Jeremy Renner), a ruthless criminal. In their final heist, Jem kidnaps Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall), a bank manager, and unintentionally exposes his identity. Fearing she will betray them, Jem decides to eliminate her if she reveals his secrets.

The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 8, 2010, before its U.S. release on September 17, 2010. Based on true events, *The Town* was praised by critics for its direction, script, editing, and performances (especially Renner's) and grossed $154 million worldwide. The National Board of Review named it one of the top ten films of 2010, and Renner received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, while Postlethwaite earned a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

DETAILS:
Director: Ben Affleck
Cast: Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm
Runtime: 2h5
Release Year: 2010
IMDB: 7.5
Tomatometer: 92%