White Collar is one of those rare shows that’s just plain fun to watch. Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay have effortless chemistry as a con artist and an FBI agent who make unlikely partners in crime-solving. Light, clever, and endlessly rewatchable, it’s the kind of series that hooks you fast and keeps you smiling through every episode. | © 20th Television
Inception is the kind of film that keeps you questioning what’s real long after it ends. Leonardo DiCaprio leads a stellar cast through a story that feels like a puzzle you can’t stop trying to solve, layered with emotion and stunning visuals. The haunting score and dreamlike tension pull you in deeper every time, and make every rewatch just as gripping as the first. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Good Girls surprises by being sharper and more grounded than you’d expect from its premise. Christina Hendricks, Retta, and Mae Whitman shine as suburban moms who turn to crime and get in way over their heads. Strong performances, clever writing, and plenty of love-to-hate characters make it a witty and addictive take on the heist genre. | © NBC
Out of Sight proves how Steven Soderbergh can take a messy story and turn it into something sharp and magnetic. Based on Elmore Leonard’s novel, it follows a bank robber and a federal agent caught between pursuit and attraction. With George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez’s undeniable chemistry, the film pulls you in with quiet confidence and never lets go. | © Universal Pictures
Leverage is one of those hidden gems that deserves way more attention. A crew of reformed criminals uses their skills to pull off clever cons against corrupt corporations and government crooks, helping ordinary people get justice. With smart twists, satisfying payoffs, and Ocean’s Eleven–style flashbacks revealing how each plan came together, it’s pure, feel-good heist fun. | © CBS
Rififi is smart, tense, and quietly brilliant – the kind of heist film that doesn’t glamorize crime but studies it with precision. Every scene feels meticulous, from the planning to the legendary 28-minute silent heist sequence. Set in the rain-soaked streets of Paris, it’s a sharp, human story about thieves, consequences, and the cost of chasing perfection. | © Rialto Pictures
Lupin is slick, clever, and endlessly entertaining, the kind of show that keeps you guessing even when you know it’s all part of the trick. Omar Sy brings effortless charisma to his role as a modern-day gentleman thief, pulling off elaborate cons with style and heart. It’s full of twists, charm, and that magician’s thrill of being fooled just enough to love every second. | © Netflix
Heat is one of those rare three-hour movies that never wastes a single minute. Every scene has purpose, every shot feels deliberate, and the tension never lets up. The cinematography, pacing, and atmosphere are incredible, and with De Niro and Pacino at their best, Heat remains one of the most gripping and beautifully crafted heist films ever made. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Prison Break is a fast-paced, heart-pounding thriller that keeps you hooked from the very first episode. Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell shine as brothers bound by loyalty and desperation, driving a story full of clever twists and emotional stakes. Smartly written and still gripping years later, it’s a classic escape drama that never loses its edge. | © 20th Television
The Bank Job proves that sometimes restraint makes the best heist movie. Jason Statham leads a sharp, understated British ensemble through a real-life inspired robbery filled with secrets, scandal, and quiet tension. No flashy stunts or forced drama, just smart writing, believable characters, and a plot that rewards every rewatch. | © Lionsgate
Andor takes the Star Wars universe to a grittier, more grounded place, following Cassian Andor’s path from survivor to rebel spy. Led by Diego Luna and backed by sharp, mature writing, the show trades space fantasy for tense, character-driven storytelling. With stunning visuals and a stellar cast, it stands as the most thoughtful and well-crafted Star Wars series yet. | © Disney+
Reservoir Dogs shows how powerful simplicity can be, focusing entirely on the aftermath of a botched diamond heist without ever showing the crime itself. Quentin Tarantino turns sharp dialogue and raw tension into something unnervingly real as a group of criminals tries to uncover who sold them out. Violent, stripped-down, and unforgettable, it’s the film that changed heist movies forever. | © Miramax Films
Money Heist pulls off the impossible – a complex story packed with tension, emotion, and one brilliant plan after another. The Spanish series keeps you on edge through every twist, driven by incredible performances and a masterfully built plot. Even as it grew beyond its original ending, it never lost momentum, finishing strong and unforgettable. | © Netflix
Ocean’s Eleven proves that crime can look effortlessly cool. Steven Soderbergh’s sleek remake brings together George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts for one of the sharpest heist films ever made. Fresh out of prison, Danny Ocean assembles a team of 11 specialists to rob three Las Vegas casinos at once, not just for the money, but for revenge. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Mr. Robot starts as another hacker drama and quickly becomes one of the smartest and most gripping shows of the decade. Rami Malek is mesmerizing as Elliot, a socially anxious coder drawn into a web of conspiracies, cybercrimes, and blurred realities. Realistic hacking, bold storytelling, and nonstop tension make this show a must-watch for anyone who loves a good heist. | © USA Network
There’s nothing like a good heist – the planning, the tension, the perfect escape that never goes as planned. These films and shows capture all of that energy, mixing clever twists with unforgettable characters. Here are 15 of the best heist stories ever made.
