Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesBank robbery or heist must be the central theme of the movie.
The greatest bank robbery films are filled with action and suspense, and this movie list is a round-up of the best of the genre. Some of the top bank heist movies are among the top movies of all time, and some of the most entertaining to boot. If you enjoy seeing the bad guys do what they do best, bank robber films are perfect for you.
From the amazing car chase scenes of The Italian Job to the intense police scrutiny of Inside Man, there's something for every action movie lover in bank robbery movies. Even if you just want to see Keanu Reeves and some tasty waves, there's a movie on the best heist movies list that will make you want to rob a bank just to be as cool as these characters.
What are the best bank robbery movies of all time? These are films in which a bank robbery is the central theme. If your favorite bank heist movie is missing from the greatest bank robbery film list, make sure to add it yourself. What's the best heist film? This genre includes other sub-genres such as heists of the mind, vaults, or casinoes. The bank robbery, and especially crime in general has been a staple of storytelling in film since the silent era. The movies on this list represent all types of bank robbery films including comedy, action, and suspense. Suffice to say, these are the top, most successful bank robbery films of all time.
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1,164406The Town
Blake Lively, Ben AffleckReleased: 2010
Directed by: Ben Affleck
The Town is a 2010 American crime drama film directed by Ben Affleck. A longtime thief,... more on Wikipedia
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1,347534Heat
Natalie Portman, Al PacinoReleased: 1995
Directed by: Michael Mann
Heat is a 1995 American crime thriller film written, produced and directed by Michael Mann,... more on Wikipedia3
813206Inside Man
Jodie Foster, Denzel WashingtonReleased: 2006
Directed by: Spike Lee
Inside Man is a 2006 American thriller film directed by Spike Lee, and written by Russell... more on Wikipedia4
38278The Usual Suspects
Kevin Spacey, Benicio del ToroReleased: 1994
Directed by: Bryan Singer
The Usual Suspects is a 1995 German-American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Bryan... more on Wikipedia5
548190Point Break
Keanu Reeves, Gary BuseyReleased: 1991
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
Point Break is a 1991 American action film directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Patrick... more on Wikipedia6
545206Reservoir Dogs
Quentin Tarantino, Steve BuscemiReleased: 1992
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Reservoir Dogs is a 1992 American ensemble crime film that depicts the events before and after... more on Wikipedia7
661276Ocean’s Eleven
Brad Pitt, Julia RobertsReleased: 2001
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Ocean's Eleven is a 2001 American comedy heist film and the remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film... more on Wikipedia8
654312The Italian Job
Charlize Theron, Kelly BrookReleased: 2003
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
The Italian Job is a 2003 film directed by F. Gary Gray, written by Wayne and Donna Powers and... more on Wikipedia9
431215Dog Day Afternoon
Al Pacino, Carol KaneReleased: 1975
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Dog Day Afternoon is a 1975 American drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Frank... more on Wikipedia10
24884Snatch
Brad Pitt, Benicio del ToroReleased: 2000
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Snatch is a 2000 comedy film written and directed by Guy Ritchie, featuring an ensemble cast.... more on Wikipedia11
278102Inception
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom HardyReleased: 2010
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Inception is a 2010 science fiction thriller film written, produced, and directed by... more on Wikipedia12
243106Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Paul Newman, Robert RedfordReleased: 1969
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is a 1969 American Western film directed by George Roy Hill... more on Wikipedia13
217115The Score
Robert De Niro, Marlon BrandoReleased: 2001
Directed by: Frank Oz
The Score is a 2001 thriller film directed by Frank Oz, and stars Robert De Niro, Edward... more on Wikipedia14
355238Public Enemies
Johnny Depp, Christian BaleReleased: 2009
Directed by: Michael Mann
Public Enemies is a 2009 American film directed by Michael Mann and written by Mann, Ronan... more on Wikipedia15
16263Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Sting, Jason StathamReleased: 1998
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a 1998 British comedy thriller film written and... more on Wikipedia16
15894Bonnie and Clyde
Gene Hackman, Faye DunawayReleased: 1967
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Bonnie and Clyde is a 1967 American biographical film directed by Arthur Penn and starring... more on Wikipedia17
180107Heist
Danny DeVito, Gene HackmanReleased: 2001
Directed by: David Mamet
This film is a 2001 film, written and directed by David Mamet, which stars Gene Hackman, Danny... more on Wikipedia18
186131Swordfish
Halle Berry, John TravoltaReleased: 2001
Directed by: Dominic Sena
Swordfish is a 2001 American action thriller film directed by Dominic Sena and starring John... more on Wikipedia19
10170Goldfinger
Sean Connery, Honor BlackmanReleased: 1964
Directed by: Guy Hamilton
Goldfinger is the third film in the James Bond series and the third to star Sean Connery as... more on Wikipedia20
5947The Killing
Sterling Hayden, Coleen GrayReleased: 1956
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
This film is a 1956 film noir produced by James B. Harris and directed by Stanley Kubrick. It... more on Wikipedia21
264154Set It Off
Queen Latifah, Dr. DreReleased: 1996
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
Set It Off is a 1996 American action film directed by F. Gary Gray, and written by Kate Lanier... more on Wikipedia22
7394Fun with Dick and Jane
Jim Carrey, Alec BaldwinReleased: 2005
Directed by: Dean Parisot
Fun with Dick and Jane is a 2005 remake of the 1977 American comedy film of the same name,... more on Wikipedia23
10739True Romance
Brad Pitt, Val KilmerReleased: 1993
Directed by: Tony Scott
True Romance is a 1993 American film directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino.... more on Wikipedia24
14285Dead Presidents
Martin Sheen, Terrence HowardReleased: 1995
Directed by: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
This film is a 1995 American film written by Michael Henry Brown, also written, produced and... more on Wikipedia25
11866Now You See Me
Morgan Freeman, Isla FisherReleased: 2013
Directed by: Louis Leterrier
Now You See Me is a 2013 American thriller film directed by Louis Leterrier. An F.B.I. Agent... more on Wikipedia
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