Heist movies

A robbery/heist engine: planning, timing pressure, obstacles, misdirection, and the getaway fallout.

1. Sneakers

Comedy Crime Drama High-Concept Comedy Heist

7.1

1992•2h 5min

Vibe

Tense Dry Restrained Fast-paced Satirical

Overview

When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy. Now, he and his 'sneakers' must save themselves and the world economy by retrieving the box from their blackmailers.

Themes

Trust under manipulation, Impostor networks, Wealth redistribution pressures, Corporate-criminal collusion, Fugitive pursuit dynamics, Codebreaking tech ethics

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2. Point Break

Action Thriller Crime Heist Buddy Action

7.3

1991•2h 2min

Vibe

Tense Raw Relentless Fast-paced Stylish

Overview

In Los Angeles, a gang of bank robbers who call themselves The Ex-Presidents commit their crimes while wearing masks of Reagan, Carter, Nixon and Johnson. Believing that the members of the gang could be surfers, the F.B.I. sends young agent Johnny Utah to the beach undercover to mix with the surfers and gather information.

Themes

Belonging and identity, Undercover deception, Risk versus responsibility, Adrenaline culture, Authority versus rebellion, Loyalty and manipulation

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