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Inside Man, The Town, and Den of Thieves are some of the top heist movies that promise an action-packed thrill ride. Here's the list of the best heist movies to watch on OTT.
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Last Updated: 07.31 PM, May 26, 2024
Heist movies supply a cocktail of suspense and gripping plots filled with dangerous actions. Through their involved storylines, unforeseen turns of events, and intriguing characters, heist movies always keep us hooked to the screens. Inside Man, The Town, and Den of Thieves are some of the top heist movies that promise an action-packed thrill ride. Check out the best heist movies in Hollywood that you can binge-watch right now on OTT.
Top Hollywood heist movies on OTT
Inception
Leonardo DiCaprio plays Dom Cobb in Christopher Nolan's sci-fi heist thriller Inception from 2010, which is about a talented burglar who breaks into dreams to steal secrets. Cobb is given the opportunity to clear his criminal record by "inserting" a false notion into the target's head. To carry out the intricate robbery inside the dream realm, he puts together a group that includes Arthur (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Ariadne (Elliot Page), and Eames (Tom Hardy). With its complex story, striking images, and provocative themes about consciousness and reality, Inception is hailed as a mind-bending film.
IMDb rating: 8.8/10
OTT platform: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
Inside Man
Praised for its smart plot twists, strong performances, and social commentary, Inside Man is a compelling take on the heist genre. The film was directed by Spike Lee and featured Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, and Jodie Foster. Detective Keith Frazier tries to talk to a man called Dalton Russell who carefully planned the robbery of a bank in Manhattan after a heist turns into a hostage situation. Madeleine White, a high-powered problem solver, was hired to keep everyone safe.
IMDb rating: 7.6/10
OTT platform: Netflix
The Town
Ben Affleck directed and featured in The Town, a heist thriller released in 2010. Set in a small area of Boston, the movie tells the story of Doug MacRay, who is a criminal and has a group of robbers who break into banks frequently. One day, while they are robbing a bank, they kidnap a staff, Claire Keesey, but later release her without harming her. Doug falls in love with Claire but does not tell her about his true identity as he does not want her to hate him for who he is. The Town delivers a gripping crime drama.
IMDb rating: 7.6/10
OTT platform: Netflix
Den of Thieves
Den of Thieves delivers a thrilling and gritty portrayal of high-stakes crime and law enforcement. Directed by Christian Gudegast, the 2018 thrilling heist flick stars Gerard Butler, Pablo Schreiber and O'Shea Jackson Jr. The plot of the film revolves around an elite squad within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department led by no-nonsense detective Nick O'Brien (played by Butler) who are after a group of highly experienced bank robbers scheming to steal millions from the Federal Reserve Bank.
IMDb rating: 7/10
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Now You See Me
Known for its clever plot twists, fast-paced action, and engaging performances, Now You See Me captivates audiences with its blend of magic and crime. This plot focuses on a group of four men addressed as ‘The Four Horsemen,’ who are also magicians. They rob banks during their performances and give out all the money to the audience members. At the same time, these criminals are followed by two agents: FBI agent Dylan Rhodes (played by Mark Ruffalo) and Interpol detective Alma Dray (Mélanie Laurent) along with police officers from other countries.
IMDb rating: 7.2/10
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+
Going in Style
The 1979 comedy film Going in Style was remade in 2017 with the same name. Starring Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin, Joey King, Matt Dillon, Christopher Lloyd, and Ann-Margret, the movie was written and directed by Zach Braff. Theodore Melfi wrote the screenplay. It centres on three seniors (Freeman, Caine, and Arkin) who, upon having their pensions revoked, plot to heist a bank.
IMDb rating: 6.6/10
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Wrath of Man
Guy Ritchie is the director of the 2021 action thriller Wrath of Man, which he co-wrote with Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies. In the movie, H (Jason Statham) is a new cash truck driver in Los Angeles, whose ability to stop a heist, prompts many to question his gun skills and past. Holt McCallany, Eddie Marsan, Scott Eastwood, DeObia Oparei, Raúl Castillo, Chris Reilly, Josh Hartnett, Jeffrey Donovan, and Laz Alonso play key roles.