If you enjoyed the high-octane action and thrilling heist elements of Precious Cargo (2016), you're in for a treat. This article curates 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same adrenaline-pumping excitement, clever schemes, and charismatic antiheroes. Whether you're a fan of crime capers or explosive showdowns, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Ronin (1998)
Description: A tense thriller about mercenaries and elaborate heists, featuring some of the most realistic and dangerous car chases ever filmed.
Fact: The famous Paris car chase sequence used no CGI and required 300 stunt drivers. Actual Formula 1 drivers performed some stunts.


The Fast and the Furious (2001)
Description: Mixes illegal street racing with undercover police work and criminal organizations, featuring intense driving sequences and vehicular combat.
Fact: The film launched one of the highest-grossing franchises in cinema history. Many cars were destroyed during filming of the race scenes.


The Bourne Identity (2002)
Description: Features a highly skilled protagonist using vehicles and combat to navigate a dangerous world of spies and criminal conspiracies.
Fact: The film's gritty, handheld cinematography revolutionized action filmmaking. Many chase scenes were improvised during filming.


The Transporter (2002)
Description: Features high-octane action sequences, a skilled driver protagonist, and a plot revolving around dangerous cargo and criminal underworld dealings.
Fact: The film's car stunts were performed without CGI, relying on practical effects and expert driving. It spawned a successful franchise and a TV series.


The Italian Job (2003)
Description: A heist film featuring elaborate car chases, a team of skilled criminals, and a focus on precision driving and high-stakes theft.
Fact: The Mini Cooper chase scenes revitalized the car's popularity. The film is a loose remake of the 1969 classic of the same name.


The Mechanic (2011)
Description: Centers around a professional assassin taking on dangerous assignments, with elaborate action sequences and a focus on precision execution.
Fact: The film is a remake of the 1972 Charles Bronson classic. Many stunts were performed by the actors without doubles.


Drive (2011)
Description: Blends intense car chases with a gritty crime narrative, focusing on a getaway driver entangled in heists and violent underworld conflicts.
Fact: The film's soundtrack became iconic, heavily influencing its atmospheric tone. It won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival.


Fast Five (2011)
Description: Combines high-speed car action with heist elements, focusing on a crew pulling off dangerous jobs while evading law enforcement.
Fact: This installment shifted the franchise from street racing to heist films. It features one of the longest practical car chase sequences ever filmed.


John Wick (2014)
Description: A stylish action film with a focus on precision combat and vehicular mayhem, set in a shadowy criminal underworld.
Fact: The film's fight choreography is based on real tactical shooting techniques. It features a secret society of assassins with its own rules.


Baby Driver (2017)
Description: Centers around a talented getaway driver using his skills to navigate heists, with a strong emphasis on synchronized action and music.
Fact: All car stunts were performed in-camera without green screens. The lead actor learned to drive professionally for the role.
