Top 10 Heist Thrillers to Watch

Description: While primarily known for its intense action sequences, "Heat" also features a sophisticated bank heist planned by a group of professional thieves led by Neil McCauley, with Robert De Niro in the lead role.

Fact: The film's famous diner scene between De Niro and Al Pacino was improvised, and they had never met before filming that scene.

Description: A wealthy art collector, Thomas Crown, pulls off a daring heist of a priceless painting, only to find himself pursued by an insurance investigator who is as cunning as he is. The cat-and-mouse game between them is both thrilling and seductive.

Fact: The film features a famous chess scene where the characters play a game without a board, using only their minds. The original 1968 film was also a heist movie.

Description: Based on the true story of the 1971 Baker Street robbery in London, this film follows a group of small-time crooks who plan to rob a bank vault, only to find themselves entangled in a web of political intrigue.

Fact: The film was inspired by real events, but many details were changed or omitted due to the Official Secrets Act in the UK.

Description: A master thief agrees to do one last job, which involves stealing a priceless scepter from the Montreal Customs House. The film stars Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, and Marlon Brando in his final film role.

Fact: This was Marlon Brando's last film before his death in 2004, and he was reportedly paid $1 million per minute of screen time.

Description: This film kicks off with Danny Ocean assembling a team of eleven specialists to pull off an audacious heist in Las Vegas. It's not just about the money; it's about the thrill of the game and the satisfaction of outsmarting the casinos.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film of the same name. The Bellagio, The Mirage, and The MGM Grand were all real casinos used in the movie.

Description: A team of thieves plans to steal gold from a former associate who double-crossed them. The film is famous for its car chase scenes and the iconic Mini Coopers used in the heist.

Fact: The film was originally set in Italy, but most of the filming took place in Los Angeles due to budget constraints. The original 1969 film inspired this remake.

Description: A detective must negotiate with a bank robber who claims to have planned the perfect heist. The film is known for its clever plot twists and the psychological game between the negotiator and the mastermind.

Fact: Spike Lee directed this film, which was one of his most commercially successful projects.

Description: A group of bank robbers from Charlestown, Boston, pull off a series of heists, but things get complicated when one of them falls for a bank manager they took hostage.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "Prince of Thieves" by Chuck Hogan, and Ben Affleck, who also directed, did extensive research on Charlestown's criminal history.

Description: While not a traditional heist movie, "Inception" involves a team of specialists entering the subconscious mind to plant an idea, which is a heist of sorts. The film's complex narrative and stunning visuals make it a must-watch.

Fact: The film required the creation of new technology for filming dream sequences, including a rotating hallway set. Christopher Nolan wrote the script over a decade before the film was made.

Description: A group of illusionists known as The Four Horsemen pull off bank heists during their performances, redistributing the money to their audiences. The film blends magic with heist elements, making for a unique viewing experience.

Fact: The film features real magic tricks performed by the actors, who were trained by professional magicians.