10 Movies & Shows Like Among Thieves

Description: A gripping crime drama that delves into the lives of professional thieves and the detectives pursuing them, featuring intense action and deep character studies.

Fact: The famous downtown shootout scene used live ammunition to enhance realism, a rarity in filmmaking. The coffee shop meeting between De Niro and Pacino was their first on-screen scene together.

Description: A darkly humorous crime caper involving multiple factions of criminals, mistaken identities, and a high-stakes card game gone wrong.

Fact: Guy Ritchie funded the film independently after struggling to secure studio backing. Many of the actors were unknowns or Ritchie's friends, adding to the film's raw energy.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a group of amateur thieves who stumble upon sensitive secrets during a bank robbery.

Fact: The real-life robbery it's based on was kept under wraps by the British government for decades. The film's plot involves blackmail and political scandal tied to the royal family.

Description: A fast-paced crime comedy with intersecting storylines, eccentric characters, and a focus on stolen goods and chaotic schemes.

Fact: Brad Pitt's character's dialogue was intentionally hard to understand, mimicking real-life travelers' accents. The film's boxing scenes were choreographed by former professional boxers.

Description: A stylish heist film featuring a meticulously planned robbery, charismatic criminals, and a blend of humor and tension.

Fact: The film's script was originally written in the 1960s for a Rat Pack version, but was updated for a modern audience. The cast practiced their card-playing scenes extensively to make them look authentic.

Description: Centers around a group of thieves executing a high-stakes gold heist, with a focus on teamwork, clever planning, and thrilling chase sequences.

Fact: The iconic Mini Cooper chase scenes were filmed with real drivers performing most of the stunts. The film's ending was left open for a potential sequel that never materialized.

Description: A clever bank heist thriller with twists and turns, where the robbers' true motives remain hidden until the very end.

Fact: Spike Lee deliberately avoided using a musical score during the heist scenes to heighten tension. The film's title refers to both the robbers and the hidden agenda within the plot.

Description: Focuses on a tight-knit group of bank robbers in Boston, blending gritty action with personal drama and moral dilemmas.

Fact: Many of the supporting actors were actual residents of Charlestown, adding authenticity to the setting. The film's climactic heist was shot at Fenway Park.

Description: A gritty heist film contrasting the lives of elite bank robbers and the corrupt cops trying to stop them, filled with intense action and moral ambiguity.

Fact: The film's climactic shootout was inspired by real-life FBI training scenarios. Many of the actors underwent weapons training with former special forces operatives.

Description: A unique blend of heist film and musical, where car chases and robberies are synchronized to a killer soundtrack, driven by a young getaway driver.

Fact: All car stunts were performed practically without CGI. The lead actor learned to drive at high speeds for the role, performing many of his own stunts.