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Heist & Crime

The best Heist & Crime movies — new releases and enduring classics — each pitched spoiler-free with tone, themes, and where to watch. Tap any movie to pitch it live.

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New & notable — the past couple years

2024

Heat

A Los Angeles crime thriller following a master thief and a detective in a tense game of cat-and-mouse that's widely praised for its intricate plotting and stellar cast.

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2024

The Gentlemen

Guy Ritchie's stylish ensemble crime comedy about a global marijuana empire features sharp dialogue, complex character work, and interconnected narratives that keep audiences engaged.

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2024

Civil War

A near-future crime thriller following journalists documenting a fractured America delivers visceral tension and social commentary with exceptional cinematography and moral complexity.

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2023

Didi

A gritty crime drama about a street hustler in 1980s New York praised for its authentic portrayal of urban survival and standout performances in a harsh environment.

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2023

Poor Things

While primarily gothic fantasy, this visually stunning Yorgos Lanthimos film incorporates crime elements and heist-like schemes within its provocative exploration of agency and desire.

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2023

Past Lives

Though introspective rather than action-heavy, this acclaimed drama contains subtle crime and moral complexity as it examines choices and connections across time.

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2023

American Dreamer

A crime thriller based on true events following a con artist's elaborate schemes and the detective determined to catch him, praised for its layered character study.

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2023

Killers of the Flower Moon

Martin Scorsese's epic crime drama about the Osage murders in 1920s Oklahoma combines meticulous historical detail with moral inquiry into greed and exploitation.

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2023

The Iron Claw

While primarily a sports drama, this acclaimed film incorporates criminal elements and dark family dynamics within its tense examination of power and tragedy.

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2023

A Thousand and One

A raw, character-driven crime drama following a father and son navigating street life in New York praised for its authentic voice and emotional depth.

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The classics

1972

The Godfather

Francis Ford Coppola's definitive crime epic about an organized crime dynasty set the template for all heist and crime cinema with unmatched storytelling and iconic performances.

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1974

The Godfather Part II

A towering sequel that intercuts the rise of a mafia empire with the consolidation of power, widely considered one of cinema's greatest achievements in scope and ambition.

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1990

Goodfellas

Martin Scorsese's kinetic masterpiece about mob life in New York combines propulsive direction, a killer soundtrack, and Ray Liotta's career-defining performance into pure cinema.

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1995

Heat

Michael Mann's ambitious crime epic featuring two titans—Al Pacino and Robert De Niro—in a sprawling tale of cops, robbers, and moral ambiguity with an iconic downtown shootout.

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1994

Pulp Fiction

Quentin Tarantino's nonlinear crime saga redefined independent cinema with its sharp dialogue, interconnected stories, and bold stylistic choices that influenced a generation of filmmakers.

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1960

Oceans Eleven

Frank Sinatra leads an ensemble cast in this slick, elegant Las Vegas heist that established the template for the modern heist film with charm and style.

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1944

Double Indemnity

Billy Wilder's noir masterpiece about insurance fraud and murder redefined the crime genre with its cynicism, visual sophistication, and corrupted femme fatale archetype.

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1941

The Maltese Falcon

John Huston's detective noir with Humphrey Bogart established the archetype of the hardboiled private eye navigating criminals and intrigue with wit and moral complexity.

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1981

Thief

Michael Mann's stylish heist neo-noir about a master jewel thief features a cool aesthetic, electronic score, and James Caan's understated performance in a film that defined Mann's visual vocabulary.

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1956

The Killing

Stanley Kubrick's debut heist film about a racetrack robbery uses fragmented narrative structure and mounting tension to explore how a perfect plan unravels through human nature.

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