As the Scorsese and Tarantino-endorsed British crime thriller Strongroom is re-released in cinemas, we break open the history of the British heist film and make off with the goods.

Heist movies have been a popular part of cinema for decades. These films usually center on a big plan to steal something valuable, whether it is money, art, jewels, or even information. Viewers get to ...

The audacious 2025 robbery of The Louvre was so outlandish that it seemed like it was dreamt up by Hollywood screenwriters. And indeed, many of the most famous heist movies, like “Bonnie and Clyde,” ...