Ben je fan van 'History's Greatest Heists' (2023) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt 10 boeiende opties die net zo spannend en meeslepend zijn. Of je nu houdt van gedetailleerde plannen, onverwachte wendingen of historische achtergronden, deze selectie heeft voor ieder wat wils.

The Sting (1973)
Beschreibung: A classic con artist film set in the 1930s, featuring elaborate schemes, double-crosses, and a focus on outsmarting the mark.
Fakt: The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The ragtime piano score by Marvin Hamlisch became iconic.


Heat (1995)
Beschreibung: A gritty crime drama that balances intense action with deep character study, focusing on a crew of professional thieves and their pursuers.
Fakt: The famous downtown shootout scene was filmed with live ammunition to enhance realism. The film is known for its realistic portrayal of heists.


The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
Beschreibung: A sophisticated art heist story with a suave protagonist who enjoys the thrill of the chase and outsmarting authorities.
Fakt: The film is a remake of the 1968 classic. The famous museum heist scene was shot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.


The Bank Job (2008)
Beschreibung: Based on a true story, this film depicts a daring bank robbery with political undertones and a focus on the thieves' meticulous planning.
Fakt: The film is inspired by the 1971 Baker Street robbery in London. The real-life heist involved tunneling into a bank vault.


Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Beschreibung: A high-stakes heist film with a charismatic ensemble cast, intricate planning, and a focus on style and clever execution.
Fakt: The film is a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film of the same name. The cast practiced their heist choreography extensively to make the scenes look seamless.


The Italian Job (2003)
Beschreibung: Features a team of skilled thieves executing a meticulously planned gold heist, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and clever escapes.
Fakt: The iconic Mini Cooper chase scene was filmed in real Los Angeles traffic. The film pays homage to the 1969 original but updates the plot and setting.


Inside Man (2006)
Beschreibung: A bank heist movie with a twist, focusing on psychological manipulation and a cat-and-mouse game between the robbers and the police.
Fakt: The film's title refers to the insider knowledge required to pull off the perfect heist. It was Spike Lee's most commercially successful film at the time.


The Town (2010)
Beschreibung: A tense heist thriller set in Boston, exploring the lives of career criminals and the consequences of their actions.
Fakt: Ben Affleck both directed and starred in the film. Many scenes were shot in actual Boston neighborhoods to capture authentic local flavor.


Now You See Me (2013)
Beschreibung: Centers around a group of illusionists who pull off elaborate heists during their performances, blending magic with crime.
Fakt: The film's plot twists were kept secret from the actors during filming to preserve their genuine reactions. It spawned a sequel in


Logan Lucky (2017)
Beschreibung: A comedic take on the heist genre, featuring a blue-collar family attempting to rob a NASCAR race, with a focus on clever planning and humor.
Fakt: The film was marketed as 'Ocean's 7-Eleven' due to its down-to-earth characters. It features a cameo by former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty.
