The recent daring theft at the Louvre has captivated the public’s interest. Instead of planning your own heist, diving into a thrilling heist movie can provide that adrenaline rush vicariously. Here are some top picks in the heist genre, focusing on art-related thefts near the Louvre, with a few honorable mentions added.
**Contemporary Heists:**
– **The Mastermind**: Loosely inspired by the Worcester Art Museum heist, this film follows a man attempting to steal Arthur Dove paintings. It offers a slow-paced, thought-provoking experience.
– **The Gold**: This British series delves into the aftermath of the Brink’s-Mat gold robbery, focusing more on the police pursuit than the robbers.
– **Crime 101**: A star-studded film featuring Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry as they embark on a jewel heist along the 101 freeway. An intense pursuit by detective Lou Lubesnick leads to a high-stakes final job.
**Classics:**
– **Le Cercle Rouge**: A French heist film that follows a group of burglars planning a daring jewel heist, exploring the concepts of fate and guilt. Available for streaming on Apple TV.
– **Rififi**: Considered one of the best heist movies, it showcases a meticulously planned jewel heist with a tension-filled 30-minute heist sequence. Available for purchase on DVD or Blu-ray.
– **How To Steal a Million**: A comedy starring Audrey Hepburn and Peter O’Toole, focusing on the theft of a forged statue. Rentable on various platforms.
**Underrated Gems:**
– **Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead**: A dark heist film involving a jewelry store robbery by two brothers. Streamable on Prime Video.
– **Nine Queens**: An Argentine film following two conmen attempting a heist involving rare stamps. Available for streaming or rental on multiple platforms.
– **Headhunters**: A thriller about an art thief who faces dire consequences after stealing from the wrong client. Streamable or rentable on various platforms.
**True Story:**
– **The Bling Ring**: Inspired by real events, this film explores teenager-led heists on celebrities’ homes. Rentable on Apple TV or Prime Video.
– **American Animals**: Chronicles a group of men attempting to steal an illustrated book of birds, presented in a unique documentary style. Rentable on Apple TV.
– **Museo**: Based on Mexico’s largest museum heist, the film delves into the protagonist’s motivations. Rentable on YouTube.
**Modern Milestones:**
– **Inside Man**: A thriller involving a bank heist and a cat-and-mouse game between cops and criminals. Rentable on Apple TV or Prime Video.
– **The Thomas Crown Affair**: A classic heist film about a billionaire art thief, offering suspense and entertainment. Streamable or rentable on various platforms.
– **Dragged Across Concrete**: A modern noir film centered on a gold bullion heist. Streamable or rentable on different platforms.
These films provide a mix of suspense, intrigue, and excitement for any heist movie enthusiast.
