6 Best Bank Robbery Movies of All Time

By Vlad Zakh · March 16, 2026

The bank heist remains one of crime cinema’s most durable premises, delivering tension, character, and moral complexity in equal measure. In Heat (1995): A master thief and the relentless detective pursuing him find themselves locked in mutual respect and conflict. Don’t overlook Dog Day Afternoon (1975): A desperate, disorganized bank robbery spirals into a media circus and hostage standoff.

Hell or High Water (2016)

IMDb ★ 7.6 RT 97% Metacritic 88

Two brothers rob a string of banks to save their family ranch, pursued by a soon-to-retire Texas Ranger.

Directed by David Mackenzie · 1h 42m · Rated R

Nominated for 4 Oscars47 wins & 174 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Baby Driver (2017)

IMDb ★ 7.5 RT 92% Metacritic 86

A talented getaway driver tries to escape his criminal obligations for the woman he loves.

Directed by Edgar Wright · 1h 53m · Rated R

Nominated for 3 Oscars43 wins & 66 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Town (2010)

IMDb ★ 7.5 RT 92% Metacritic 74

A skilled bank robber's plans for one last heist are complicated by his growing feelings for a hostage.

Directed by Ben Affleck · 2h 05m · Rated R

Nominated for 1 Oscar9 wins & 46 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Heat (1995)

IMDb ★ 8.3 RT 84% Metacritic 76

A master thief and the relentless detective pursuing him find themselves locked in mutual respect and conflict.

Directed by Michael Mann · 2h 50m · Rated R

15 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: YouTube TV · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Point Break (1991)

IMDb ★ 7.3 RT 68% Metacritic 60

An undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of adrenaline-seeking surfers suspected of bank robbery.

Directed by Kathryn Bigelow · 2h 02m · Rated R

1 win & 2 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: Netflix, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+, YouTube TV · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

IMDb ★ 8.0 RT 94% Metacritic 86

A desperate, disorganized bank robbery spirals into a media circus and hostage standoff.

Directed by Sidney Lumet · 2h 04m · Rated R

Won 1 Oscar15 wins & 20 nominations

Where to watch

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.

6 Best Bank Robbery Movies of All Time

Hell or High Water (2016)

Baby Driver (2017)

The Town (2010)

Heat (1995)

Point Break (1991)

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

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