21 Heist Movies, Ranked
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Julia Hays, for Metacritic
– February 21, 2017
Updated June 30, 2017
From serious crime dramas to campy comedies, heist movies can take on all forms so long as the characters are trying to get a big payday from a planned theft. They often feature betrayals, plot twists and captivating crooks. Can a chase scene with Mini Coopers come off as exciting? In a heist movie, it sure can.
Below are some of cinema's most recent heist movies, ranked by their Metascores from worst to best.
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photo by Warner Home Video
Ben Affleck is a longtime thief looking to leave the bank heist game.
The Boston-based crime drama earned Jeremy Renner best supporting actor nominations for the Academy Awards, Golden Globes and SAG Awards.
“It's the best heist picture since Heat.” —Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
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