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Heist movies

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The Instigators

1. The Instigators

Crime Comedy Dark Comedy Heist
6.2
20241h 42min

Overview

Rory and Cobby are unlikely partners thrown together for a heist. But when it goes awry, they team up with an unusual accomplice — Rory's therapist — to outrun police, backward bureaucrats, and a vengeful crime boss.

Themes

Mayoral election pressure, City hall dynamics, Heist gone wrong consequences, Underworld alliances, Corrupt mayor power, Political scandal fallout

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Last Stop in Yuma County

2. The Last Stop in Yuma County

Thriller Crime Drama Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Heist
6.9
20241h 31min

Overview

While awaiting the next fuel truck at a middle-of-nowhere Arizona rest stop, a traveling young knife salesman is thrust into a high-stakes hostage situation by the arrival of two similarly stranded bank robbers with no qualms about using cruelty—or cold, hard steel—to protect their bloodstained, ill-gotten fortune.

Themes

Economic desperation, Power under threat, Violence as currency, Law vs vigilante, Duress under isolation, Group dynamics under siege

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Lift

3. Lift

Action Comedy Crime Heist Epic Action
5.5
20241h 47min

Overview

An international heist crew, led by Cyrus Whitaker, race to lift $500 million in gold from a passenger plane at 40,000 feet.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trust under scrutiny, Law enforcement pressure, Risk and reward calculus, Cross-border heist dynamics, Art and gold thefts

Available on

Netflix
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Poker Face

4. Poker Face

Thriller Crime Revenge Thriller Heist
5.2
20221h 34min

Overview

A yearly high-stakes poker game between childhood friends turns into chaos when the tech billionaire host unveils an elaborate scheme to seek revenge for the ways they've betrayed him over the years. But as his plans unfold, a group of thieves hatch plans of their own breaking into the mansion thinking it is empty. The old friends quickly band together and the years of playing the game help them win their way through a night of terror.

Themes

"movie: poker face. genres: thriller, Crime, Thriller, Crime main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of friendship and betrayal, Highlighting how past grievances can resurface in the most dangerous ways. it serves as a commentary on the consequences of secrets and the lengths individuals will go to protect their own interests, Ultimately questioning the integrity of human relationships."

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Apple TV
Hulu
Google Play Movies
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Breaking

5. Breaking

Crime Drama Thriller Heist Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.3
20221h 43min

Overview

Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.

Themes

Accountability and oversight, Crisis negotiation dynamics, Veteran financial precarity, Bureaucratic neglect, Media attention dynamics, Law enforcement response ambiguity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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The Bad Guys

6. The Bad Guys

Family Comedy Crime Adventure Animation
6.9
20221h 40min

Overview

When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Societal expectations, Loyalty versus betrayal, Group cohesion under pressure, Public perception vs reform, Agency through action

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Ambulance

7. Ambulance

Thriller Action Crime Heist Vehicle-Driven Action
6.1
20222h 16min

Overview

Decorated veteran Will Sharp, desperate for money to cover his wife's medical bills, asks for help from his adoptive brother Danny. A charismatic career criminal, Danny instead offers him a score: the biggest bank heist in Los Angeles history: $32 million.

Themes

Financial desperation, Family loyalty under pressure, Bank robbery dynamics, Civilian risk in pursuit, Deception under strain, Police-criminal dynamics

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Red Notice

8. Red Notice

Action Comedy Crime Buddy Action Heist
6.3
20211h 58min

Overview

An Interpol-issued Red Notice is a global alert to hunt and capture the world's most wanted. But when a daring heist brings together the FBI's top profiler and two rival criminals, there's no telling what will happen.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Trust vs suspicion, Romance under pressure, Shifting loyalties, Global crime caper, Artifact-driven greed

Available on

Netflix
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Army of Thieves

9. Army of Thieves

Action Crime Comedy Heist Parody
6.4
20212h 7min

Overview

A mysterious woman recruits bank teller Ludwig Dieter to lead a group of aspiring thieves on a top-secret heist during the early stages of the zombie apocalypse.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Romance under strain, Zombie apocalypse backdrop, Money versus reputation, Expertise as identity, Pursuit by authorities

Available on

Netflix
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No Sudden Move

10. No Sudden Move

Crime Thriller Heist Cover-Up Thriller
6.4
20211h 55min

Overview

A group of criminals are brought together under mysterious circumstances and have to work together to uncover what's really going on when their simple job goes completely sideways.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Organized crime dynamics, Money as motive, Risk and payoff calculus, Betrayal and shifting loyalties, Deception and bargaining

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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