Best Heist Movies of All Time

Crooks. Thieves. Liars. And these are the ones we’re rooting for. In the heist and caper films, we see the hero hatching a plan, putting together a crew, and then pulling off the job, usually in order to turn the screws against an institution or person that’s wronged them — or maybe just for the thrill of sticking up banks. Either way, we put together a list of the 78 best-reviewed heist movies of all time for you to look over, each with at least 20 reviews and sorted by ranking formula, which factors how long ago a movie was released and how many critics reviews it got overall. Just don’t get caught! —Alex Vo

#88

The Bling Ring (2013)
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#88
Adjusted Score: 69571%
Critics Consensus: While it's certainly timely and beautifully filmed, The Bling Ring suffers from director Sofia Coppola's failure to delve beneath the surface of its shallow protagonists' real-life crimes.
Synopsis: A teenager (Israel Broussard) and his gang of fame-obsessed youths (Katie Chang, Taissa Farmiga) use the Internet to track the... [More]
Starring: Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien
Directed By: Sofia Coppola

#87

The Newton Boys (1998)
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#87
Adjusted Score: 66800%
Critics Consensus: The Newton Boys uses a sharp cast and absorbing period detail to help make up for the frustrations of a story puzzlingly short on dramatic tension.
Synopsis: Seeking an escape from poverty, sibling Texas farmers (Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, Ethan Hawke) gain notoriety as daring 1920s bank... [More]
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio
Directed By: Richard Linklater

#86

Bandits (2001)
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#86
Adjusted Score: 68631%
Critics Consensus: The story may not warrant its lengthy running time, but the cast of Bandits makes it an enjoyable ride.
Synopsis: Joe (Bruce Willis) and Terry (Billy Bob Thornton) have escaped from prison. Cutting a swath from Oregon through California, these... [More]
Starring: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Troy Garity
Directed By: Barry Levinson

#85

Danger: Diabolik (1968)
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#85
Adjusted Score: 69012%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: Criminals and the police try to catch a high-tech thief (John Phillip Law) out to steal a 20-ton gold ingot.... [More]
Starring: John Phillip Law, Marisa Mell, Michel Piccoli, Adolfo Celi
Directed By: Mario Bava

#84

2 Guns (2013)
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#84
Adjusted Score: 72454%
Critics Consensus: Formulaic and often jarringly violent, 2 Guns rests its old-school appeal on the interplay between its charismatic, well-matched stars.
Synopsis: For the past year, DEA agent Bobby Trench (Denzel Washington) and U.S. Navy intelligence officer Marcus Stigman (Mark Wahlberg) have... [More]
Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, Paula Patton, Bill Paxton
Directed By: Baltasar Kormákur

#83

Mission: Impossible (1996)
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#83
Adjusted Score: 69269%
Critics Consensus: Full of special effects, Brian DePalma's update of Mission: Impossible has a lot of sweeping spectacle, but the plot is sometimes convoluted.
Synopsis: When U.S. government operative Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his mentor, Jim Phelps (Jon Voight), go on a covert assignment... [More]
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Henry Czerny, Ving Rhames
Directed By: Brian De Palma

#82

Small Time Crooks (2000)
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#82
Adjusted Score: 69651%
Critics Consensus: Woody Allen rises from his recent slump with Small Time Crooks. A simple, funny movie, Crooks proves Allen still has the touch that made his name synonymous with off-beat comedy.
Synopsis: Woody Allen wrote, directed and stars in this romantic comedy that follows the misadventures of an ex-con dishwasher and his... [More]
Starring: Woody Allen, Tracey Ullman, Hugh Grant, Jon Lovitz
Directed By: Woody Allen

#81
#81
Adjusted Score: 71664%
Critics Consensus: The Burnt Orange Heresy has a certain stylish charm, even if -- much like the art world it depicts -- it'll strike some viewers as pretentious.
Synopsis: Charismatic art critic James Figueras and his American lover travel to the lavish Lake Como estate of powerful art collector,... [More]
Starring: Claes Bang, Elizabeth Debicki, Mick Jagger, Donald Sutherland
Directed By: Giuseppe Capotondi

#80

Heist (2001)
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#80
Adjusted Score: 71463%
Critics Consensus: Heist didn't cover any new ground, but the cast and Mamet's expertise with witty banter make it worthwhile.
Synopsis: Joe Moore (Gene Hackman) has a job he loves. He's a thief. His job goes sour when he gets caught... [More]
Starring: Gene Hackman, Danny DeVito, Delroy Lindo, Sam Rockwell
Directed By: David Mamet

#79

Wrath of Man (2021)
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#79
Adjusted Score: 81107%
Critics Consensus: Wrestling just enough stakes out of its thin plot, Wrath of Man sees Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham reunite for a fun, action-packed ride.
Synopsis: A mysterious and wild-eyed new cash truck security guard (Jason Statham) surprises his coworkers during a heist in which he... [More]
Starring: Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Jeffrey Donovan, Josh Hartnett
Directed By: Guy Ritchie

#78

Army Of The Dead (2021)
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#78
Adjusted Score: 81744%
Critics Consensus: An ambitious, over-the-top zombie heist mashup, Army of the Dead brings Zack Snyder back to his genre roots with a suitably gory splash.
Synopsis: From filmmaker Zack Snyder (300, Zack Snyder's Justice League), ARMY OF THE DEAD takes place following a zombie outbreak that... [More]
Starring: Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana de la Reguera
Directed By: Zack Snyder

#77
#77
Adjusted Score: 84272%
Critics Consensus: The Fate of the Furious opens a new chapter in the franchise, fueled by the same infectious cast chemistry and over-the-top action fans have come to expect.
Synopsis: With Dom and Letty married, Brian and Mia retired and the rest of the crew exonerated, the globe-trotting team has... [More]
Starring: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham
Directed By: F. Gary Gray

#76

Tower Heist (2011)
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#76
Adjusted Score: 74847%
Critics Consensus: Tower Heist is a true Brett Ratner joint: little brains to this caper, but it's fun fluff, exciting to watch, and showcases a welcome return to form for Eddie Murphy.
Synopsis: For more than 10 years, Josh Kovaks (Ben Stiller) has managed one of New York City's most luxurious and well-secured... [More]
Starring: Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck, Alan Alda
Directed By: Brett Ratner

#75

Public Enemies (2009)
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#75
Adjusted Score: 79545%
Critics Consensus: Michael Mann's latest is a competent and technically impressive gangster flick with charismatic lead performances, but some may find the film lacks truly compelling drama.
Synopsis: Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's (Johnny Depp) charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's... [More]
Starring: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Billy Crudup
Directed By: Michael Mann

#74
#74
Adjusted Score: 82421%
Critics Consensus: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. tries to distract from an unremarkable story with charismatic stars and fizzy set pieces, adding up to an uneven action thriller with just enough style to overcome its lack of substance.
Synopsis: At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset... [More]
Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki
Directed By: Guy Ritchie

#73

Point Break (1991)
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#73
Adjusted Score: 76898%
Critics Consensus: Absurd, over-the-top, and often wildly entertaining, Point Break is here to show you that the human spirit is still alive.
Synopsis: After a string of bizarre bank robberies in Southern California, with the crooks donning masks of various former presidents, a... [More]
Starring: Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty
Directed By: Kathryn Bigelow

#72

Ronin (1998)
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#72
Adjusted Score: 74111%
Critics Consensus: Ronin earns comparisons to The French Connection with strong action, dynamic road chase scenes, and solid performances.
Synopsis: Deirdre (Natascha McElhone) puts together a team of experts that she tasks with stealing a valuable briefcase, the contents of... [More]
Starring: Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgård
Directed By: John Frankenheimer

#71

Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
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#71
Adjusted Score: 78046%
Critics Consensus: Ocean's Thirteen reverts to the formula of the first installment, and the result is another slick and entertaining heist film.
Synopsis: Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his gang hatch an ambitious plot for revenge after ruthless casino owner Willy Bank (Al... [More]
Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia
Directed By: Steven Soderbergh

#70

Ocean's 8 (2018)
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#70
Adjusted Score: 89195%
Critics Consensus: Ocean's 8 isn't quite as smooth as its predecessors, but still has enough cast chemistry and flair to lift the price of a ticket from filmgoers up for an undemanding caper.
Synopsis: Debbie Ocean assembles an all-female team of thieves and specialists for a heist during the Met Gala, aiming for the... [More]
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter
Directed By: Gary Ross

#69

Set It Off (1996)
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#69
Adjusted Score: 71954%
Critics Consensus: It may not boast an original plot, but Set It Off is a satisfying, socially conscious heist film thanks largely to fine performances from its leads.
Synopsis: After being fired from her job as a bank teller, Frankie (Vivica A. Fox) begins working at a janitorial service... [More]
Starring: Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Blair Underwood
Directed By: F. Gary Gray

#68
#68
Adjusted Score: 73829%
Critics Consensus: Sleek, stylish, and painlessly diverting, The Thomas Crown Affair is a remake of uncommon charm.
Synopsis: Bored billionaire Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan) decides to entertain himself by stealing a Monet from a reputed museum. When Catherine... [More]
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara
Directed By: John McTiernan

#67

Triple Frontier (2019)
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#67
Adjusted Score: 77839%
Critics Consensus: An outstanding cast and ambitious story help Triple Frontier overcome an uneven narrative -- and elevate the end result above a crowded field of grim and gritty heist thrillers.
Synopsis: Former Special Forces operatives reunite to plan a heist in a sparsely populated multi-border zone of South America. For the... [More]
Starring: Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund
Directed By: J.C. Chandor

#66
#66
Adjusted Score: 80255%
Critics Consensus: Fast-paced, with eye-popping stunts and special effects, the latest Mission: Impossible installment delivers everything an action fan could ask for. A thrilling summer popcorn flick.
Synopsis: Retired from active duty, and training recruits for the Impossible Mission Force, agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) faces the toughest... [More]
Starring: Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ving Rhames, Billy Crudup
Directed By: J.J. Abrams

#65
#65
Adjusted Score: 74736%
Critics Consensus: Steve McQueen settles into the role with ease and aplomb, in a film that whisks viewers to an exotic world with style and sex appeal.
Synopsis: Bored millionaire Thomas Crown (Steve McQueen) concocts and executes a brilliant scheme to rob a bank without having to do... [More]
Starring: Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, Paul Burke, Jack Weston
Directed By: Norman Jewison

#64

The Driver (1978)
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#64
Adjusted Score: 81343%
Critics Consensus: A tough, highly stylized thriller with amazing sound design and car chases.
Synopsis: An enigmatic man of fast cars and few words, the Driver (Ryan O'Neal) excels at maneuvering getaway vehicles through the... [More]
Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley
Directed By: Walter Hill

#63

The Score (2001)
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#63
Adjusted Score: 78380%
Critics Consensus: Though the movie treads familiar ground in the heist/caper genre, Robert DeNiro, Edward Norton, and Marlon Brando make the movie worth watching.
Synopsis: Career thief Nick Wells (Robert De Niro) is about to mastermind a nearly impossible theft that will require his joining... [More]
Starring: Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Angela Bassett, Marlon Brando
Directed By: Frank Oz

#62

The Italian Job (2003)
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#62
Adjusted Score: 79172%
Critics Consensus: Despite some iffy plot elements, The Italian Job succeeds in delivering an entertaining modern take on the original 1969 heist film, thanks to a charismatic cast.
Synopsis: After a heist in Venice, Steve turns on his partners in crime, killing safecracker John Bridger and keeping all the... [More]
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Seth Green
Directed By: F. Gary Gray

#61
#61
Adjusted Score: 79701%
Critics Consensus: Laboriously paced and overly talky, The Great Train Robbery nevertheless pulls off a thrillingly staged finale anchored by winning performances from Donald Sutherland and Sean Connery.
Synopsis: Edward Pierce (Sean Connery) is a master thief of the Victorian Era who's never found a heist he couldn't pull... [More]
Starring: Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne Down, Alan Webb
Directed By: Michael Crichton

#60

Snatch (2000)
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#60
Adjusted Score: 79536%
Critics Consensus: Though perhaps a case of style over substance, Guy Ritchie's second crime caper is full of snappy dialogue, dark comedy, and interesting characters.
Synopsis: Illegal boxing promoter Turkish (Jason Statham) convinces gangster Brick Top (Alan Ford) to offer bets on bare-knuckle boxer Mickey (Brad... [More]
Starring: Benicio del Toro, Dennis Farina, Brad Pitt, Vinnie Jones
Directed By: Guy Ritchie

#59
#59
Adjusted Score: 78694%
Critics Consensus: Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels is a grimy, twisted, and funny twist on the Tarantino hip gangster formula.
Synopsis: Eddy (Nick Moran) convinces three friends to pool funds for a high-stakes poker game against local crime boss Hatchet Harry... [More]
Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham
Directed By: Guy Ritchie

#58
#58
Adjusted Score: 84008%
Critics Consensus: As grim and grinding as its title, Dragged Across Concrete opts for slow-burning drama instead of high-speed thrills -- and has just the right cast to make it work.
Synopsis: Police partners descend into the criminal underworld after they are suspended for assaulting a suspect on video.... [More]
Starring: Mel Gibson, Vince Vaughn, Tory Kittles, Michael Jai White
Directed By: S. Craig Zahler

#57

The Good Thief (2002)
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#57
Adjusted Score: 81719%
Critics Consensus: Bolstered by Nolte's strong performance, The Good Thief brims with seductive style.
Synopsis: Bob (Nick Nolte) is an aging thief who has seen better days and is battling both an addiction to heroin... [More]
Starring: Nick Nolte, Tchéky Karyo, Said Taghmaoui, Gérard Darmon
Directed By: Neil Jordan

#56

Fast Five (2011)
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#56
Adjusted Score: 86248%
Critics Consensus: Sleek, loud, and over the top, Fast Five proudly embraces its brainless action thrills and injects new life into the franchise.
Synopsis: Ever since ex-cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and Mia Torretto (Jordana Brewster) broke her brother Dom (Vin Diesel) out of... [More]
Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson
Directed By: Justin Lin

#55

Kelly's Heroes (1970)
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#55
Adjusted Score: 81639%
Critics Consensus: Kelly's Heroes subverts its World War II setting with pointed satirical commentary on modern military efforts, offering an entertaining hybrid of heist caper and battlefield action.
Synopsis: In the midst of World War II, an array of colorful American soldiers gets inside information from a drunk German... [More]
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Donald Sutherland
Directed By: Brian G. Hutton

#54

Sneakers (1992)
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#54
Adjusted Score: 84459%
Critics Consensus: There isn't much to Sneakers' plot -- and that's more than made up for with the film's breezy panache and hi-tech lingo.
Synopsis: Computer hacker Martin (Robert Redford) heads a group of specialists who test the security of various San Francisco companies. Martin... [More]
Starring: Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, Ben Kingsley, Mary McDonnell
Directed By: Phil Alden Robinson

#53

The Bank Job (2008)
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#53
Adjusted Score: 84474%
Critics Consensus: Well cast and crisply directed, The Bank Job is a thoroughly entertaining British heist thriller.
Synopsis: Self-reformed petty criminal Terry Leather (Jason Statham) has become a financially struggling car dealer and settled into a pedestrian London... [More]
Starring: Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, Richard Lintern, Stephen Campbell Moore
Directed By: Roger Donaldson

#52

The Italian Job (1969)
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#52
Adjusted Score: 85064%
Critics Consensus: The Italian Job is a wildly fun romp that epitomizes the height of Britannia style.
Synopsis: A British crook (Michael Caine) robs gold ingots in Italy by having a computer expert (Benny Hill) cause a traffic... [More]
Starring: Michael Caine, Noël Coward, Benny Hill, Margaret Blye
Directed By: Peter Collinson

#51

Ocean's Eleven (2001)
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#51
Adjusted Score: 89841%
Critics Consensus: As fast-paced, witty, and entertaining as it is star-studded and coolly stylish, Ocean's Eleven offers a well-seasoned serving of popcorn entertainment.
Synopsis: Dapper Danny Ocean (George Clooney) is a man of action. Less than 24 hours into his parole from a New... [More]
Starring: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Brad Pitt
Directed By: Steven Soderbergh

#50

Ant-Man (2015)
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#50
Adjusted Score: 99894%
Critics Consensus: Led by a charming performance from Paul Rudd, Ant-Man offers Marvel thrills on an appropriately smaller scale -- albeit not as smoothly as its most successful predecessors.
Synopsis: Forced out of his own company by former protégé Darren Cross, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) recruits the talents of... [More]
Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll
Directed By: Peyton Reed

#49
#49
Adjusted Score: 106634%
Critics Consensus: Rogue One draws deep on Star Wars mythology while breaking new narrative and aesthetic ground -- and suggesting a bright blockbuster future for the franchise.
Synopsis: Former scientist Galen Erso lives on a farm with his wife and young daughter, Jyn. His peaceful existence comes crashing... [More]
Starring: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen
Directed By: Gareth Edwards

#48

Bottle Rocket (1996)
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#48
Adjusted Score: 90828%
Critics Consensus: Bottle Rocket is Reservoir Dogs meets Breathless with a West Texas sensibility.
Synopsis: In Wes Anderson's first feature film, Anthony (Luke Wilson) has just been released from a mental hospital, only to find... [More]
Starring: Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Robert Musgrave, Andrew Wilson
Directed By: Wes Anderson

#47

The Getaway (1972)
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#47
Adjusted Score: 85736%
Critics Consensus: The Getaway sees Sam Peckinpah and Steve McQueen, the kings of violence and cool, working at full throttle.
Synopsis: When convict Doc McCoy (Steve McQueen) is refused parole, he enlists his wife, Carol (Ali MacGraw), to strike a deal... [More]
Starring: Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, Ben Johnson, Sally Struthers
Directed By: Sam Peckinpah

#46

Inside Man (2006)
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#46
Adjusted Score: 94608%
Critics Consensus: Spike Lee's energetic and clever bank-heist thriller is a smart genre film that is not only rewarding on its own terms, but manages to subvert its pulpy trappings with wit and skill.
Synopsis: A tough detective (Denzel Washington) matches wits with a cunning bank robber (Clive Owen), as a tense hostage crisis is... [More]
Starring: Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Willem Dafoe
Directed By: Spike Lee

#45
#45
Adjusted Score: 92365%
Critics Consensus: This likable buddy/road picture deftly mixes action and comedy, and features excellent work from stars Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges and first-time director Michael Cimino.
Synopsis: While stealing a car, free-spirited drifter Lightfoot (Jeff Bridges) crosses paths with legendary thief Thunderbolt (Clint Eastwood) in the midst... [More]
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, George Kennedy, Geoffrey Lewis
Directed By: Michael Cimino

#44

Heat (1995)
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#44
Adjusted Score: 94692%
Critics Consensus: Though Al Pacino and Robert De Niro share but a handful of screen minutes together, Heat is an engrossing crime drama that draws compelling performances from its stars -- and confirms Michael Mann's mastery of the genre.
Synopsis: Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while... [More]
Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight
Directed By: Michael Mann

#43

Jackie Brown (1997)
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#43
Adjusted Score: 93322%
Critics Consensus: Although somewhat lackadaisical in pace, Jackie Brown proves to be an effective star-vehicle for Pam Grier while offering the usual Tarantino wit and charm.
Synopsis: When flight attendant Jackie Brown (Pam Grier) is busted smuggling money for her arms dealer boss, Ordell Robbie (Samuel L.... [More]
Starring: Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda
Directed By: Quentin Tarantino

#42

Sexy Beast (2000)
Tomatometer icon 87%

#42
Adjusted Score: 92586%
Critics Consensus: Sexy Beast rises above other movies in the British gangster genre due to its performances -- particularly an electrifying one by Ben Kingsley -- and the script's attention to character development.
Synopsis: Ex-villain Gal Dove (Ray Winstone) has served his time behind bars and is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise... [More]
Starring: Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley, Ian McShane, Amanda Redman
Directed By: Jonathan Glazer

#41

The Lookout (2007)
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#41
Adjusted Score: 93475%
Critics Consensus: The Lookout is a genuinely suspenseful and affecting noir due to the great ensemble cast and their complex, realistic characters.
Synopsis: Chris (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a star athlete, has the world at his feet. Then a devastating car accident leaves him with... [More]
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Carla Gugino, Matthew Goode
Directed By: Scott Frank

#40

Inception (2010)
Tomatometer icon 87%

#40
Adjusted Score: 102651%
Critics Consensus: Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually.
Synopsis: Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a thief with the rare ability to enter people's dreams and steal their secrets from... [More]
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page, Tom Hardy
Directed By: Christopher Nolan

#39

Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
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#39
Adjusted Score: 98752%
Critics Consensus: A paradigm-shifting classic of American cinema, Bonnie and Clyde packs a punch whose power continues to reverberate through thrillers decades later.
Synopsis: Small-time crook Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty) tries to steal a car and winds up with its owner's daughter, dissatisfied small-town... [More]
Starring: Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Michael J. Pollard, Gene Hackman
Directed By: Arthur Penn

#38

The Usual Suspects (1995)
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#38
Adjusted Score: 93023%
Critics Consensus: Expertly shot and edited, The Usual Suspects gives the audience a simple plot and then piles on layers of deceit, twists, and violence before pulling out the rug from underneath.
Synopsis: "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," says con man Kint (Kevin Spacey),... [More]
Starring: Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri, Kevin Pollak
Directed By: Bryan Singer

#37

American Animals (2018)
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#37
Adjusted Score: 99422%
Critics Consensus: American Animals tangles with a number of weighty themes, but never at the expense of delivering a queasily compelling true crime thriller.
Synopsis: Spencer Reinhard, Warren Lipka, Eric Borsuk and Chas Allen are four friends who live an ordinary existence in Kentucky. After... [More]
Starring: Barry Keoghan, Evan Peters, Jared Abrahamson, Blake Jenner
Directed By: Bart Layton

#36

The Pink Panther (1963)
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#36
Adjusted Score: 93231%
Critics Consensus: Peter Sellers is at his virtuosically bumbling best in The Pink Panther, a sophisticated caper blessed with an unforgettably slinky score by Henry Mancini.
Synopsis: In this first film of the beloved comic series, dashing European thief Sir Charles Lytton (David Niven) plans to steal... [More]
Starring: Peter Sellers, David Niven, Robert Wagner, Capucine
Directed By: Blake Edwards

#35
#35
Adjusted Score: 97777%
Critics Consensus: With its iconic pairing of Paul Newman and Robert Redford, jaunty screenplay and Burt Bacharach score, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid has gone down as among the defining moments in late-'60s American cinema.
Synopsis: The true story of fast-draws and wild rides, battles with posses, train and bank robberies, a torrid love affair and... [More]
Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katharine Ross, Strother Martin
Directed By: George Roy Hill

#34
#34
Adjusted Score: 92413%
Critics Consensus: The Spanish Prisoner delivers just what fans of writer-director David Mamet expect: a smart, solidly constructed drama that keeps viewers guessing... and entertained along the way.
Synopsis: Everything changes for rising corporate star Joe Ross (Campbell Scott) when he meets the wealthy and mysterious Jimmy Dell (Steve... [More]
Starring: Campbell Scott, Rebecca Pidgeon, Steve Martin, Ricky Jay
Directed By: David Mamet

#33

Topkapi (1964)
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#33
Adjusted Score: 96486%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: Beautiful thief Elizabeth Lipp (Melina Mercouri) and criminal genius Walter Harper (Maximilian Schell) put together a plan to steal an... [More]
Starring: Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell, Robert Morley
Directed By: Jules Dassin

#32

The Wild Bunch (1969)
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#32
Adjusted Score: 100444%
Critics Consensus: The Wild Bunch is Sam Peckinpah's shocking, violent ballad to an old world and a dying genre.
Synopsis: In this gritty Western classic, aging outlaw Pike Bishop (William Holden) prepares to retire after one final robbery. Joined by... [More]
Starring: William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Ryan, Edmond O'Brien
Directed By: Sam Peckinpah

#31

Kajillionaire (2020)
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#31
Adjusted Score: 102129%
Critics Consensus: Whether you see Kajillionaire as refreshingly unique or simply bizarre will depend on your cinematic adventurousness -- and fans of writer-director Miranda July wouldn't have it any other way.
Synopsis: Two con artists have spent 26 years training their only daughter to swindle, scam and steal at every turn. During... [More]
Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Gina Rodriguez, Richard Jenkins, Debra Winger
Directed By: Miranda July

#30
#30
Adjusted Score: 93639%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: Virgil Starkwell (Woody Allen) is intent on becoming a notorious bank robber. Unfortunately for Virgil and his not-so-budding career, he... [More]
Starring: Woody Allen, Janet Margolin, Marcel Hillaire, Jacquelyn Hyde
Directed By: Woody Allen

#29

Widows (2018)
Tomatometer icon 91%

#29
Adjusted Score: 115021%
Critics Consensus: Widows rounds up a stellar ensemble for a heist thriller that mixes popcorn entertainment with a message - and marks another artistic leap for director Steve McQueen.
Synopsis: A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows -- Veronica, Linda,... [More]
Starring: Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki
Directed By: Steve McQueen

#28
#28
Adjusted Score: 94416%
Critics Consensus: Duck, You Sucker is a saucy helping of spaghetti western, with James Coburn and Rod Steiger's chemistry igniting the screen and Sergio Leone's bravura style on full display.
Synopsis: At the beginning of the Mexican Revolution in 1913, greedy bandit Juan Miranda and idealist John H. Mallory, an Irish... [More]
Starring: Rod Steiger, James Coburn, Romolo Valli, Maria Monti
Directed By: Sergio Leone

#27

Rififi (1955)
Tomatometer icon 93%

#27
Adjusted Score: 99394%
Critics Consensus: Rififi depicts the perfect heist in more ways than one, telling its story so effectively that it essentially provided the template for an entire genre to follow.
Synopsis: Out of prison after a five-year stretch, jewel thief Tony (Jean Servais) turns down a quick job his friend Jo... [More]
Starring: Jean Servais, Carl Mohner, Robert Manuel, Magali Noël
Directed By: Jules Dassin

#26

Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Tomatometer icon 90%

#26
Adjusted Score: 97040%
Critics Consensus: Thrumming with intelligence and energy, Reservoir Dogs opens Quentin Tarantino's filmmaking career with hard-hitting style.
Synopsis: A group of thieves assemble to pull of the perfect diamond heist. It turns into a bloody ambush when one... [More]
Starring: Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn
Directed By: Quentin Tarantino

#25

Nine Queens (2001)
Tomatometer icon 92%

#25
Adjusted Score: 95004%
Critics Consensus: Deliciously twist-filled, Nine Queens is a clever and satisfying crime caper.
Synopsis: "Nine Queens" is the story of two small-time swindlers, Juan (Gastón Pauls) and Marcos (Ricardo Darín), who team up after... [More]
Starring: Ricardo Darín, Gastón Pauls, Graciela Tenenbaum, Leticia Brédice
Directed By: Fabián Bielinsky

#24

No Sudden Move (2021)
Tomatometer icon 92%

#24
Adjusted Score: 98655%
Critics Consensus: While it may not be on par with his best crime capers, No Sudden Move finds Soderbergh on entertainingly familiar ground -- and making the most of an excellent cast.
Synopsis: Set in 1954 Detroit, NO SUDDEN MOVE centers on a group of small-time criminals who are hired to steal what... [More]
Starring: Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour, Jon Hamm
Directed By: Steven Soderbergh

#23

The Town (2010)
Tomatometer icon 92%

#23
Adjusted Score: 101629%
Critics Consensus: Tense, smartly written, and wonderfully cast, The Town proves that Ben Affleck has rediscovered his muse -- and that he's a director to be reckoned with.
Synopsis: Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck) leads a band of ruthless bank robbers and has no real attachments except for James (Jeremy... [More]
Starring: Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner
Directed By: Ben Affleck

#22

Logan Lucky (2017)
Tomatometer icon 92%

#22
Adjusted Score: 107860%
Critics Consensus: High-octane fun that's smartly assembled without putting on airs, Logan Lucky marks a welcome end to Steven Soderbergh's retirement -- and proves he hasn't lost his ability to entertain.
Synopsis: West Virginia family man Jimmy Logan teams up with his one-armed brother Clyde and sister Mellie to steal money from... [More]
Starring: Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Farrah Mackenzie, Riley Keough
Directed By: Steven Soderbergh

#21

Baby Driver (2017)
Tomatometer icon 92%

#21
Adjusted Score: 114168%
Critics Consensus: Stylish, exciting, and fueled by a killer soundtrack, Baby Driver hits the road and it's gone -- proving fast-paced action movies can be smartly written without sacrificing thrills.
Synopsis: Talented getaway driver Baby relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. After... [More]
Starring: Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Jon Bernthal
Directed By: Edgar Wright

#20

Out of Sight (1998)
Tomatometer icon 94%

#20
Adjusted Score: 100426%
Critics Consensus: Steven Soderbergh's intelligently crafted adaptation of the Elmore Leonard novel is witty, sexy, thoroughly entertaining, and a star-making turn for George Clooney.
Synopsis: Meet Jack Foley (George Clooney), the most successful bank robber in the country. On the day he busts out of... [More]
Starring: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle
Directed By: Steven Soderbergh

#19
#19
Adjusted Score: 104125%
Critics Consensus: Stylish, fast-paced, and loaded with gripping set pieces, the fourth Mission: Impossible is big-budget popcorn entertainment that really works.
Synopsis: Blamed for a terrorist attack on the Kremlin, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the entire IMF agency are disavowed by... [More]
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton
Directed By: Brad Bird

#18

Drive (2011)
Tomatometer icon 93%

#18
Adjusted Score: 104331%
Critics Consensus: With its hyper-stylized blend of violence, music, and striking imagery, Drive represents a fully realized vision of arthouse action.
Synopsis: Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior,... [More]
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks
Directed By: Nicolas Winding Refn

#17

Thief (1981)
Tomatometer icon 80%

#17
Adjusted Score: 88443%
Critics Consensus: Thief's enigmatic conclusion will rob some audiences of satisfaction, but it's an authentic and sleekly rendered neo-noir, powered by a swaggering James Caan at the peak of his charisma.
Synopsis: A highly skilled jewel thief, Frank (James Caan) longs to leave his dangerous trade and settle down with his girlfriend,... [More]
Starring: James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi
Directed By: Michael Mann

#16

Band of Outsiders (1964)
Tomatometer icon 94%

#16
Adjusted Score: 99339%
Critics Consensus: An oddball heist movie with an dark streak that picks apart every rule in filmmaking.
Synopsis: Cinephile slackers Franz (Sami Frey) and Arthur (Claude Brasseur) spend their days mimicking the antiheroes of Hollywood noirs and Westerns... [More]
Starring: Anna Karina, Sami Frey, Claude Brasseur, Jean-Luc Godard
Directed By: Jean-Luc Godard

#15

To Catch a Thief (1955)
Tomatometer icon 93%

#15
Adjusted Score: 99254%
Critics Consensus: It may occasionally be guilty of coasting on pure charm, but To Catch a Thief has it in spades -- as well as a pair of perfectly matched stars in Cary Grant and Grace Kelly.
Synopsis: Notorious cat burglar John Robie (Cary Grant) has long since retired to tend vineyards on the French Riviera. When a... [More]
Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams
Directed By: Alfred Hitchcock

#14

The Sting (1973)
Tomatometer icon 93%

#14
Adjusted Score: 104616%
Critics Consensus: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and director George Roy Hill prove that charm, humor, and a few slick twists can add up to a great film.
Synopsis: Following the murder of a mutual friend, aspiring con man Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) teams up with old pro Henry... [More]
Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning
Directed By: George Roy Hill

#13

Three Kings (1999)
Tomatometer icon 94%

#13
Adjusted Score: 100543%
Critics Consensus: Three Kings successfully blends elements of action, drama, and comedy into a thoughtful, exciting movie on the Gulf War.
Synopsis: Just after the end of the Gulf War, four American soldiers decide to steal a cache of Saddam Hussein's hidden... [More]
Starring: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, Spike Jonze
Directed By: David O. Russell

#12
#12
Adjusted Score: 110105%
Critics Consensus: Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation continues the franchise's thrilling resurgence -- and proves that Tom Cruise remains an action star without equal.
Synopsis: With the IMF now disbanded and Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) out in the cold, a new threat -- called the... [More]
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson
Directed By: Christopher McQuarrie

#11

The Killing (1956)
Tomatometer icon 96%

#11
Adjusted Score: 102928%
Critics Consensus: An expertly crafted noir with more on its mind than stylishly staged violence, The Killing establishes Stanley Kubrick as a filmmaker of uncommon vision and control.
Synopsis: Career criminal Johnny Clay (Sterling Hayden) recruits a sharpshooter (Timothy Carey), a crooked police officer (Ted de Corsia), a bartender... [More]
Starring: Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen
Directed By: Stanley Kubrick

#10

The Red Circle (1970)
Tomatometer icon 96%

#10
Adjusted Score: 105160%
Critics Consensus: Melville is at the top of his game, giving us his next-to-last entry into the world of deception, crime, and extreme suspense that made him a maestro of the French heist genre.
Synopsis: When French criminal Corey (Alain Delon) gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back... [More]
Starring: Yves Montand, Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volonté
Directed By: Jean-Pierre Melville

#9

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Tomatometer icon 96%

#9
Adjusted Score: 109656%
Critics Consensus: Framed by great work from director Sidney Lumet and fueled by a gripping performance from Al Pacino, Dog Day Afternoon offers a finely detailed snapshot of people in crisis with tension-soaked drama shaded in black humor.
Synopsis: When inexperienced criminal Sonny Wortzik (Al Pacino) leads a bank robbery in Brooklyn, things quickly go wrong, and a hostage... [More]
Starring: Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon
Directed By: Sidney Lumet

#8

A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
Tomatometer icon 96%

#8
Adjusted Score: 101839%
Critics Consensus: Smartly written, smoothly directed, and solidly cast, A Fish Called Wanda offers a classic example of a brainy comedy with widespread appeal.
Synopsis: British gangster George Thomason (Tom Georgeson) and his hapless aide, Ken Pile (Michael Palin), draft a pair of arrogant Americans,... [More]
Starring: John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin
Directed By: Charles Crichton, John Cleese

#7

Hell or High Water (2016)
Tomatometer icon 97%

#7
Adjusted Score: 110745%
Critics Consensus: Hell or High Water offers a solidly crafted, well-acted Western heist thriller that eschews mindless gunplay in favor of confident pacing and full-bodied characters.
Synopsis: Toby is a divorced father who's trying to make a better life for his son. His brother Tanner is an... [More]
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gil Birmingham
Directed By: David Mackenzie

#6

Bob the Gambler (1955)
Tomatometer icon 97%

#6
Adjusted Score: 100836%
Critics Consensus: Majorly stylish, Bob le Flambeur is a cool homage to American gangster films and the presage to French New Wave mode of seeing.
Synopsis: In Paris, Bob Montagne (Roger Duchesne) is practically synonymous with gambling -- and winning. He is kind, classy and well-liked... [More]
Starring: Roger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey, Daniel Cauchy, Howard Vernon
Directed By: Jean-Pierre Melville

#5

The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
Tomatometer icon 98%

#5
Adjusted Score: 103184%
Critics Consensus: The Asphalt Jungle is an expertly told crime story with attention paid to the crime and characters in equal measure.
Synopsis: Recently released from prison, Dix Handley (Sterling Hayden) concocts a plan to steal $1 million in jewels. Dix gathers a... [More]
Starring: Sterling Hayden, Sam Jaffe, Marilyn Monroe, Louis Calhern
Directed By: John Huston

#4
#4
Adjusted Score: 101834%
Critics Consensus: The Friends of Eddie Coyle sees Robert Mitchum in transformative late-career mode in a gritty and credible character study.
Synopsis: Aging Boston gunrunner Eddie Coyle (Robert Mitchum) is looking at several years of jail time for a hold-up if he... [More]
Starring: Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle, Richard Jordan, Steven Keats
Directed By: Peter Yates

#3

The Ladykillers (1955)
Tomatometer icon 100%

#3
Adjusted Score: 103567%
Critics Consensus: The Ladykillers is a macabre slow-burn with quirky performances of even quirkier characters.
Synopsis: Mrs. Wilberforce (Katie Johnson) likes to report suspicious behavior to the police. Unaware of her reputation, the dapper thief Professor... [More]
Starring: Alec Guinness, Katie Johnson, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom
Directed By: Alexander Mackendrick

#2

The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
Tomatometer icon 100%

#2
Adjusted Score: 111859%
Critics Consensus: Fiendishly funny and clever, The Lavender Hill Mob is a top hat Ealing Studios effort.
Synopsis: A meek clerk (Alec Guinness), his buddy (Stanley Holloway) and crooks melt hijacked Bank of England gold into Eiffel Tower... [More]
Starring: Alec Guinness, Stanley Holloway, Sid James, Alfie Bass
Directed By: Charles Crichton

#1
#1
Adjusted Score: 102613%
Critics Consensus: Breezy, thrilling, and quite funny, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three sees Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw pitted against each other in effortlessly high form.
Synopsis: In New York City, a criminal gang led by the ruthless Mr. Blue (Robert Shaw) hijacks a subway car and... [More]
Starring: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Héctor Elizondo
Directed By: Joseph Sargent

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