Movies like The Hard Word

Michael Mann's Heat features a group of professional bank robbers on the verge of one last score. Its intense action sequences, complex characters, and enthralling narrative make it a must-watch for fans of The Hard Word's heist-driven drama.

Ocean's Eleven offers a lighter, more glamorous take on the heist genre, with a star-studded cast engaging in a sophisticated and elaborate casino robbery. Its cleverness and charm provide a counterbalance to the more hard-edged nature of The Hard Word.

Point Break combines the heist genre with surfer culture, depicting an undercover FBI agent infiltrating a gang of bank-robbing surfers. The film's high adrenaline and moral ambiguities echo the thrilling and complex world of The Hard Word.

Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs is a seminal film in the heist genre that focuses on the aftermath of a botched robbery, distinguished by its raw dialogue and tense character dynamics, elements that fans of The Hard Word will appreciate.

Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, The Town tells the story of a group of Boston bank robbers who are trying to stay one step ahead of the FBI. Similar to The Hard Word, it blends character development with high-stakes crime action.

Out of Sight spins a tale of a smooth-talking bank robber and the U.S. Marshal on his trail – a dynamic interplay not unlike that in The Hard Word. The balance of romance, crime, and clever storytelling makes it another worthy watch for enthusiasts of heist films.

The Italian Job, a modern heist film known for its smart plot twists and exciting chase scenes, follows a band of thieves seeking revenge after being double-crossed. Like The Hard Word, it showcases a tight-knit crew navigating the complications of the criminal world.

Inside Man, directed by Spike Lee, is a sharp and ingeniously plotted bank heist film that delves into a complex game of cat-and-mouse between a bank robber, a hostage negotiator, and the power figures behind the scenes, reminiscent of the gritty dynamics in The Hard Word.