12 Movies Like The Italian Job You Need to Watch
Craving stylish heists and fast-paced capers? Explore 12 picks with crime, action, thriller, adventure, and comedy energy for your next watch.
If you enjoyed the slick heist energy, fast banter, and playful twists of movies like The Italian Job, this list keeps that same pulse going in a few different directions. You’ll find smart capers such as Confidence and Double Take, plus rougher, higher-stakes choices like Hard Cash and Infernal Affairs III. Want a mix of action and humor? The Rundown and The Librarians bring an easygoing adventure vibe, while Wonderland leans harder into crime and tension. There’s enough variety here to match whatever part of that 2003 favorite you liked most, from elaborate schemes to laid-back charm.
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Confidence
crime · thriller
What Jake Vig doesn't know just might get him killed. A sharp and polished grifter, Jake has just swindled thousands of dollars from the unsuspecting Lionel Dolby with the help of his crew. It becomes clear that Lionel wasn't just any mark, he was an accountant for eccentric crime boss Winston King. Jake and his crew will have to stay one step ahead of both the criminals and the cops to finally settle their debt.
Directed by James FoleyCast Edward Burns, Rachel Weisz, Morris Chestnut, Leland Orser, Louis LombardiStarz -
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The Rundown
action · adventure · comedy · thriller
When Travis, the mouthy son of a criminal, disappears in the Amazon in search of a treasured artifact, his father sends in Beck, who becomes Travis's rival for the affections of Mariana, a mysterious Brazilian woman. With his steely disposition, Beck is a man of few words -- but it takes him all the discipline he can muster to work with Travis to nab a tyrant who's after the same treasure.
Directed by Peter BergCast Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, Rosario Dawson, Christopher Walken, Ewen BremnerStarz -
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The Librarians
action · thriller
An exotic dancer enters a world of kidnapping and ransom when she tries to track down her missing sister. Soon, she's on the trail of a cruel gang that specializes in white slavery, and she's not the only person trying to bring them down.
Directed by Mike KirtonCast William Forsythe, Erika Eleniak, Andrew Divoff, Daniel Bernhardt, Christopher AtkinsStarz -
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Hard Cash
action · crime · thriller
Released from prison, an infamous thief and his new crew pull of a brilliant robbery but then become embroiled with a corrupt FBI agent when they discover the money is marked.
Directed by Predrag AntonijevicCast Christian Slater, Val Kilmer, Sara Downing, Vincent Laresca, Balthazar GettyFreevee -
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Wonderland
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
On the afternoon of July 1, 1981, Los Angeles police responded to a distress call on Wonderland Avenue and discovered a grisly quadruple homicide. The police investigation that followed uncovered two versions of the events leading up to the brutal murders - both involving legendary porn actor John Holmes.
Directed by James CoxCast Kate Bosworth, Carrie Fisher, Val Kilmer, Kim Marriner, Dylan McDermottAmazon Prime VideoStarzFreevee -
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Double Take
action · comedy · crime · thriller
A man on the run takes another man's passport, only to find himself stuck with the identity of a street hustler.
Directed by George GalloCast Orlando Jones, Eddie Griffin, Gary Grubbs, Daniel Roebuck, Sterling Macer Jr.Starz -
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Infernal Affairs III
action · crime · drama · thriller
While Yeung Kam Wing is trying to remove all connections between the mob and him, his actions are being carefully observed by Lau Kin Ming, who bears a personal grudge against him.
Directed by Wai Keung Lau, Alan MakCast Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Andy Lau, Leon Lai, Daoming Chen, Kelly ChenMax -
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The Hard Word
action & adventure · comedy · crime · drama · mystery & thriller
Three fraternal bank robbers, languishing in jail, discover a profitable (if not dodgy) way to spend their time. Crime can most certainly pay, if you "know wot I mean?" However when sex and greed rear-up between the good crims and the bad cops, the consequences are both bizarre and fatal.
Directed by Scott RobertsCast Guy Pearce, Rachel Griffiths, Robert Taylor, Joel Edgerton, Damien RichardsonStarz -
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Saving Silverman
comedy · crime · romance
A pair of buddies conspire to save their best friend from marrying the wrong woman, a cold-hearted beauty who snatches him from them and breaks up their Neil Diamond cover band.
Directed by Dennis DuganCast Steve Zahn, Jack Black, Jason Biggs, Amanda Peet, Amanda DetmerHulu -
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Sky High
action · adventure · crime · thriller
To remain independent of her father, who is a stolen goods trafficker, a newly widowed single mom joins her late husband’s gang of smash-and-grab thieves.
Directed by Daniel CalparsoroCast Asia Ortega, Luis Tosar, Álvaro Rico, Richard Holmes, Patricia VicoNetflix -
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The Bourne Supremacy
action · mystery · thriller
A CIA operation to purchase classified Russian documents is blown by a rival agent, who then shows up in the sleepy seaside village where Bourne and Marie have been living. The pair run for their lives and Bourne, who promised retaliation should anyone from his former life attempt contact, is forced to once again take up his life as a trained assassin to survive.
Directed by Paul GreengrassCast Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles, Karl UrbanStarz -
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Trespass
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Kyle and Sarah Miller have it all: a huge gated house on the water, fancy cars, and the potential for romance in their relationship. He's just back from a business trip and their teen daughter Avery is sneaking out to a party, when four thugs in security uniforms and ski masks stage a home invasion. They want what's in the safe: cash and diamonds. As Kyle stalls them, trying to negotiate for Sarah's freedom, the fault lines in Kyle and Sarah's marriage and the pasts of the four robbers come into play. Is there room here for heroism?
Directed by Joel SchumacherCast Nicolas Cage, Nicole Kidman, Ben Mendelsohn, Liana Liberato, Cam GigandetAmazon Prime VideoFreevee
Wrapping Up
This roundup is built to help you find the same mix of momentum, style, and clever plotting that made the original such an easy rewatch. Whether you want crime thrills, lighter adventure, or a comedy with a criminal edge, the picks here give you plenty of ways to keep the mood going. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you want another strong match for that heist-and-chaos feel. The list is updated regularly, so it stays useful as new recommendations are added and old favorites are reconsidered.
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Last updated: September 9, 2026