The best heist movies and shows, ranked, with where to stream

73 heist titles, tagged by TMDB for a heist, a bank job or a big theft, from the recognizable third of the CouchRot catalog, ranked by quality and fame. Every page carries scare, gore, violence and emotional-weight tags, plus where to stream in the US.

1. 1Inception (2010)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13A relentless, cerebral adventure unfolds as a thief infiltrates dreams to plant an idea.YouTube (free)83
2. 2Money Heist (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as eight desperate robbers execute a pulpy, tense, and suspenseful heist.Netflix
3. 3Reservoir Dogs (1992)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA botched jewel heist unravels into a darkly comic, bloody standoff among double-crossing criminals.Prime Video
4. 4The Usual Suspects (1995)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RA low-level con man's intricate tale of a mythic crime lord unravels with gritty, suspenseful precision.Prime Video · Max · Hoopla
5. 5Die Hard (1988)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA lone, off-duty cop battles relentless terrorists in a gritty, suspenseful high-rise siege.Prime Video
6. 6Heat (1995)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RA master thief and a relentless detective engage in a high-stakes, gritty game across atmospheric Los Angeles.Plex87
7. 7Firefly (2002) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A renegade spaceship crew navigates a lawless 26th-century galaxy, blending gritty action with witty, pulpy adventure.Prime Video · Hulu
8. 8Snatch (2000)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RRough-and-tumble London criminals chase a stolen diamond, leading to a darkly comic and briskly paced caper.Plex
9. 9The Sting (1973)No gore · measured · PGTwo con men plot an elaborate, witty revenge against a mob boss, pulling off the ultimate nostalgic swindle.
10. 10Baby Driver (2017)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentless · RA getaway driver with tinnitus blasts music to drown out the noise while navigating a doomed heist.Paramount+
11. 11Ocean's Eleven (2001)No gore · brisk · PG-13A slick crew of specialists executes an impossible casino heist, risking reconciliation and millions in one night.Starz · YouTube (free)
12. 12Dog Day Afternoon (1975)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally devastating · relentless · RA desperate bank robbery becomes a media spectacle as a man's true motives are slowly revealed.Hoopla · YouTube (free)
13. 13Now You See Me (2013)No gore · brisk · PG-13Magicians rob banks on stage, dazzling audiences while outwitting detectives in a pulpy, high-octane chase.Prime Video · Starz
14. 14Free Guy (2021)No gore · brisk · PG-13A cheerful bank teller living in a video game decides to become the hero of his own whimsical, uplifting story.Disney+
15. 15Ant-Man (2015)No gore · brisk · PG-13A master thief shrinks to save the world, leading to a brisk, feel-good adventure with broad humor.Disney+
16. 16Jackie Brown (1997)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RA flight attendant plays both sides of the law in a gritty, witty game for a fortune.
17. 17Inside Man (2006)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · RA cerebral game of cat-and-mouse unfolds during a bank heist, with a detective battling internal and external demons.Netflix
18. 18Lupin (2021) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-MAA gentleman thief avenges his father, using charm and cunning to expose a wealthy family's dark secrets.Netflix
19. 19Fast Five (2011)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13Ex-cons in Rio pull off one last high-stakes job, outrunning relentless authorities for their freedom.Netflix
20. 20Road to Perdition (2002)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA hitman's son witnesses a murder, forcing them on a gritty, suspenseful journey of revenge and survival.Kanopy · Hoopla
21. 21The Bad Guys (2022)No gore · brisk · PGA crew of criminal animals attempts to go good, leading to brisk, wholesome, and campy animated fun.Netflix
22. 22The Town (2010)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RBank robbers and their hostage fall into a dangerous affair as federal agents close in on their next score.Max
23. 23The Killing (1956)No gore · measured · NRA meticulous racetrack heist unravels as a restless wife's betrayal ignites a chain of pulpy, suspenseful events.Prime Video · YouTube (free) · Tubi
24. 24From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · brisk · RKidnapping brothers find their seedy Mexican bar hideout is a bloody, raunchy, and campy den of vampires.Paramount+ · MGM+
25. 25Bonnie and Clyde (1967)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA bored waitress and an ex-con ignite a violent, pulpy crime spree across the Depression-era South.YouTube (free)
26. 26Point Break (1991)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn FBI agent goes undercover with a gang of bank-robbing surfers, and the relentless action is gritty and suspenseful.Peacock · AMC+ · Kanopy
27. 27Ocean's Eight (2018)No gore · brisk · PG-13An all-female crew executes a whimsical, witty heist at the Met Gala as brisk action unfolds.Max
28. 28Now You See Me 2 (2016)No gore · brisk · PG-13Magicians resurface for a pulpy, suspenseful heist, facing a new enemy with witty, dry humor.Prime Video · Starz
29. 29The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RSix darkly-comic Western vignettes explore the bleak, absurdist, and pulpy nature of frontier life.Netflix
30. 30Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless crew of masked desperados attempts Korea's biggest heist, led by a mysterious criminal mastermind.Netflix
31. 31The Place Beyond the Pines (2013)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA motorcycle stunt rider's desperate act to support his family sparks a generational collision with a determined cop.YouTube (free)
32. 32A Fish Called Wanda (1988)Light gore · brisk · RA diamond heist unravels into darkly comic chaos with a brisk, witty, and broadly humorous chase.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
33. 33The Italian Job (2003)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A double-crossed crew and a safecracker execute a high-octane, gritty chase for stolen gold.Starz
34. 34Ocean's Thirteen (2007)No gore · brisk · PG-13A slick crew of con artists executes a high-stakes, high-octane revenge plot with witty precision.Starz
35. 35Red Notice (2021)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A global manhunt for rival criminals turns into a brisk, witty, and broadly funny adventure.Netflix
36. 36Ronin (1998)Light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RElite operatives hunt a mysterious briefcase across Europe, navigating a relentless, high-octane world of betrayal and shifting loyalties.MGM+ · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
37. 37Den of Thieves (2018)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn elite sheriff's unit and a cunning robbery crew clash in a relentless, high-octane heist saga.AMC+ · Fandango at Home (free) · Tubi
38. 38Ocean's Twelve (2004)No gore · brisk · PG-13An infamous crew of witty thieves attempts a series of impossible heists while dodging a vengeful casino owner.Starz
39. 39Sky Rojo (2021) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAThree women on the run from their pimp embark on a relentless, high-octane journey for freedom.Netflix
40. 40Public Enemies (2009)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RDepression-era outlaws and federal agents clash in a brisk, gritty, and suspenseful game of cat and mouse.YouTube (free)
41. 41The Bank Job (2008)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA small-time car dealer gets entangled in a dangerous bank heist, blurring lines between crime and opportunity.Kanopy · Plex
42. 42Wild at Heart (1990)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RYoung lovers flee a hitman through a surreal, darkly comic world, their romance tinged with melancholy.Prime Video
43. 43Logan Lucky (2017)No gore · brisk · PG-13Brothers with a family curse attempt a darkly comic, pulpy heist at a legendary NASCAR race.Kanopy · Hoopla
44. 44The Great Heist (2020) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measuredA measured, gritty crime drama unfolds as a real-life bank heist turns a country upside down.Netflix
45. 45Going in Style (2017)No gore · measured · PG-13Three lifelong pals plot a whimsical, feel-good bank heist to reclaim their lost pensions.YouTube (free)
46. 46Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A legendary car thief tears through the city in a high-octane race to save his brother.
47. 47Taxi (1998)No gore · briskA speedy taxi driver and a bumbling cop chase German bank robbers through Marseilles in a broad, brisk caper.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
48. 482 Guns (2013)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · RTwo undercover agents, unknowingly investigating each other, become entangled in a darkly comedic and briskly paced crime caper.Netflix · Starz
49. 49Novocaine (2025)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RAn everyman's inability to feel pain becomes his greatest weapon in a darkly comic, briskly-paced thriller.Prime Video · Paramount+ · MGM+
50. 50Ambulance (2022)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · RTwo brothers ignite a high-octane Los Angeles bank heist that spirals into a gritty, suspenseful escape.Netflix
51. 51Trance (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA hypnotherapist helps a violent gang find a vanished painting, leading to a pulpy and surreal mystery.
52. 52Cliffhanger (1993)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentless · REx-rangers on a treacherous mountain face ruthless hijackers in a relentless, high-octane battle for survival.
53. 53Widows (2018)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RFour widows in Chicago unite, turning their grief and desperation into a meticulously planned, high-stakes heist.Starz
54. 54Man on a Ledge (2012)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An ex-cop's rooftop standoff in Manhattan masks a gritty, tense diamond heist unfolding with brisk suspense.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
55. 55Army of the Dead (2021)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · relentless · RMercenaries blast through a zombie-infested Vegas, pulling off a darkly comic heist with relentless, pulpy action.Netflix
56. 56Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025)No gore · brisk · PG-13Master illusionists, old and new, unite for a high-octane heist against a diamond heiress's criminal empire.Starz
57. 57Swordfish (2001)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · RA rogue agent forces a master hacker to steal billions, sparking a high-octane, gritty, and relentless crime thriller.Hoopla
58. 58Kaleidoscope (2023) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-MAA master thief's elaborate $7 billion heist unravels into a gritty, tense spiral of betrayal and greed.Netflix
59. 59The Monuments Men (2014)Light gore · strong violence · measured · PG-13A gritty, earnest team races against time to save priceless art from wartime destruction and Nazi plunder.YouTube (free)
60. 60The Old Man & the Gun (2018)No gore · measured · PG-13A charming septuagenarian bank robber evades capture, captivating the public and a smitten detective with his whimsical heists.
61. 61Lift (2024)No gore · brisk · PG-13A high-octane heist crew races to snatch $500 million in gold from a plane mid-flight.Netflix
62. 62Tower Heist (2011)No gore · brisk · PG-13An unlikely crew of wronged workers plans a darkly comic, high-stakes heist against a crooked billionaire.YouTube (free)
63. 63Hypnotic (2023)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA detective's search for his daughter unearths a pulpy, reality-bending mystery and a secret government program.
64. 64Point Break (2015)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13An undercover agent infiltrates a gang of extreme athletes pulling off heists with relentless, high-octane grit.
65. 65Triple 9 (2016)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RCorrupt cops and criminals conspire in a relentless, gritty, and pulpy heist with tragic consequences.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
66. 66Ocean's Eleven (1960)No gore · brisk · NRA stylish crew pulls off a daring Las Vegas heist with witty banter and broad, crowd-pleasing humor.Hoopla · YouTube (free) · Plex
67. 67Masterminds (2016)Light gore · brisk · PG-13A broad, absurdist comedy follows a true crime as Southern night guards pull off a massive bank heist.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
68. 6830 Minutes or Less (2011)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA pizza delivery driver with a bomb strapped to his chest must rob a bank in a darkly comic race against time.
69. 69Money Train (1995)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · RTwo foster brothers, both transit cops, collide in a broad, brisk, and pulpy crime comedy.
70. 70Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)No gore · brisk · PGA mild-mannered security guard faces off against crooks in a brisk, wholesome, and campy adventure.Starz
71. 71The Transporter Refueled (2015)Light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13A mercenary driver navigates the French criminal underworld, outmaneuvering Russian traffickers to save his kidnapped father.Max
72. 72Velvet Buzzsaw (2019)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · measured · RA supernatural force punishes art world greed with darkly comic and increasingly bizarre demises.Netflix
73. 73Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015)No gore · brisk · PGA wholesome, campy security guard takes on a Las Vegas heist with broad humor and brisk action.Starz

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