10 Hilarious Heist Comedies to Watch Now

Description: A classic Ealing comedy about a meek bank clerk who masterminds a heist to steal gold bullion, only for everything to go hilariously wrong. It's a timeless tale of British humor and heist gone awry.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay.

Description: Another Guy Ritchie classic, this film is about a card shark and his friends who get into deep trouble with a local mobster after a rigged game. Their attempt to pay off the debt involves a series of comedic heists and misadventures.

Fact: The film was Ritchie's directorial debut and helped launch his career in Hollywood.

Description: This film combines elements of a heist with dark comedy, focusing on a group of small-time crooks who accidentally stumble upon a major scandal while robbing a bank. It's a heist movie with a twist of humor and political intrigue.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life 1971 Baker Street robbery in London. The script was reviewed by the British government to ensure no sensitive information was revealed.

Description: Directed by Guy Ritchie, this film dives into the world of diamond heists, boxing, and underworld dealings with a darkly comedic tone. It's a whirlwind of characters and plots, all revolving around a stolen diamond.

Fact: Brad Pitt's character, Mickey O'Neil, speaks in an unintelligible Irish accent, which was actually Pitt's own idea to make the character more unique.

Description: A classic heist film with a comedic edge, where a team of thieves plans an elaborate gold heist in Venice, only to be betrayed. The film is known for its clever heist planning and the iconic Mini Cooper chase scenes.

Fact: The film's title is a nod to the 1969 British film of the same name, but the plot is entirely different. The Mini Coopers used in the film were custom-built for the movie.

Description: While not a traditional heist film, this comedy revolves around Inspector Clouseau's bumbling attempts to solve a diamond theft, providing plenty of laughs along the way.

Fact: The film is a reboot of the classic series, with Steve Martin taking on the role of Clouseau originally played by Peter Sellers.

Description: A remake of the 1966 film, this comedy follows an art curator who plans to steal a priceless statue with the help of a woman who looks like the statue's owner. The plan, of course, goes awry in the most humorous ways.

Fact: The film features Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz, with Diaz's character being a Texan rodeo queen, adding an extra layer of comedy to the heist plot.

Description: When a group of workers from a luxury apartment building find out their boss has swindled them, they decide to rob him back. This film blends humor with the thrill of a heist, showcasing an unlikely team of thieves.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Trump Heist" but was changed due to potential legal issues with Donald Trump.

Description: This film follows two con artist brothers who plan one last heist, but things get complicated when romance and real feelings come into play. It's a mix of comedy, romance, and clever heist planning.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Ricky Jay, a renowned magician and actor known for his work in films involving magic and deception.

Description: This British comedy involves a gang of thieves who decide to outsmart the police by posing as undercover officers to catch other criminals, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use the term "copper" for police officers, which became popular slang in the UK.