Top 9 Heist Movies You Can't Miss

Logan Lucky follows the story of two brothers, the Logans, who find themselves in desperate circumstances and decide to pull off a heist at the Coca-Cola 600 race. Jimmy Logan (Channing Tatum), a once-promising football player, has his dreams shattered by a leg injury, while his brother Clyde (Adam Driver), a war veteran who lost an arm in Iraq, is now working a dead-end bar job. To pull off the job, they enlist Joe Bang (Daniel Craig), a criminal currently serving time in prison. Alongside them are Joe's two brothers and the beautiful Mellie (Riley Keough), the youngest Logan sibling. With a star-studded cast, including Hollywood A-listers Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and Daniel Craig, Logan Lucky promises plenty of laughs and thrills.

The action-comedy Baby Driver made waves not only with its engaging plot but also thanks to the impressive talents behind it. Directed by the renowned Edgar Wright, known for his unique mix of humor and action in films like Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), Baby Driver promises both thrilling car chases and laughs. With a stellar cast including Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx, Ansel Elgort, and Lily James, the film takes its inspiration from the music video 'Blue Song' by the British band Mint Royale. It follows a young getaway driver who is deeply passionate about music while assisting in a bank robbery. Baby Driver is a perfect blend of action, humor, and crime, making it a must-watch for fans of adrenaline-pumping heist movies.

IMDb Rating: 7.6

Tomatometer: 92%

Audience Rating: 86%

Now You See Me (The Greatest Heist) is considered a phenomenon for its unique script that blends magic and deception into every scene. Directed by renowned French filmmaker Louis Leterrier, known for hits like The Transporter, Incredible Hulk, and Clash of the Titans, the film is further elevated by an impressive cast including Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Mélanie Laurent.

The film follows a group of talented street magicians brought together by a mysterious figure to pull off an impossible heist: robbing a bank in Paris during a live performance, all within a matter of seconds. This daring act leads the FBI to investigate, uncovering a web of secrets about the mastermind behind the plan. Featuring spectacular magic tricks and a thrilling plot, Now You See Me keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

IMDb Rating: 7.2

Tomatometer: 50%

Audience Rating: 70%

After two decades and over $5 billion in earnings, the Fast & Furious franchise has become one of the most successful action movie series in history. In Fast & Furious 5 (also known as Fast Five), the story picks up after Brian and Mia rescue Dom from prison. The team travels across several borders to escape the police while planning a daring heist to steal a shipment in Rio. Among the stolen goods is information about $100 million owned by a ruthless crime lord.

The only option left is to confront the crime lord and figure out how to steal the massive fortune. Things get even more complicated when federal agent Hobbs is hot on their trail. To succeed, they reunite with old friends from previous films and work together to pull off the heist. With high-speed chases, intense action scenes, and jaw-dropping stunts, this film will not disappoint action fans.

IMDb Rating: 7.3

Tomatometer: 77%

Audience Rating: 83%

Inside Man (2006) marks the final collaboration between Denzel Washington and director Spike Lee in this gripping heist film. The story centers on a meticulously planned bank robbery orchestrated by Dalton Russell (Clive Owen). Dressed in painter's coveralls and masks, Dalton's crew infiltrates a bank on Wall Street, disables the surveillance cameras, and takes hostages, including customers, workers, and security personnel.

Inside Man went on to become Spike Lee's highest-grossing film, earning $88 million domestically and $184 million worldwide. It keeps the audience on the edge of their seat, building tension right up until the final moments. A must-watch for fans of suspenseful, high-stakes thrillers.

IMDb Rating: 7.6

Tomatometer: 86%

Audience Rating: 85%

The Vault (2021) , also known as Way Down, brings together a star-studded cast including Freddie Highmore, Liam Cunningham, and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, delivering a captivating heist film full of suspense and a brilliantly crafted plan.

The plot revolves around Thom (Freddie Highmore), a genius engineering student, who is recruited for a daring bank heist in Spain. The mission? To steal three coins that contain the coordinates of the legendary Sir Francis Drake's buried treasure, under the leadership of Walter Moreland (Liam Cunningham). The bank, considered impenetrable with its tight security and location directly across from a Spanish military base, makes this heist nearly impossible. Thom and his team, including James (Sam Riley), Lorraine (Astrid Bergès-Frisbey), Simon (Luis Tosar), and Klaus (Axel Stein), have just one chance to pull off the plan—during the 2010 World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands.

IMDb Rating: 6.4

Tomatometer: 54%

Audience Rating: 56%

Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) features a stellar cast including Úrsula Corberó, Álvaro Morte, Itziar Ituño, Pedro Alonso, Paco Tous, and Alba Flores, and revolves around a skilled group of professional thieves targeting some of the world's largest banks. The eight members of this team take on the names of world capitals: Tokyo (Úrsula Corberó) serves as the narrator, Berlin (Pedro Alonso), Rio, Nairobi, Denver, Moscow, Helsinki, and Oslo.

The plot follows these criminals as they plan and execute a historic heist at the Royal Mint of Spain, aiming to steal billions of Euros. But their plan doesn't stop there: the mastermind, known as The Professor, meticulously designs a strategy that includes printing additional money and holding dozens of hostages for days. As the crime unfolds, the group must outsmart the police and detectives working to free the hostages.

In seasons 3 and 4, the gang expands by recruiting new members: Palermo, Stockholm, Lisbon, Marseille, and Manila. The show gained immense popularity thanks to its thrilling plot, keeping viewers on edge as they eagerly watched how the criminals would pull off this impossible heist.

IMDb Rating: 8.3

Tomatometer: 93%

Audience Rating: 81%