The Heist (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1961, The Heist is a drama and crime film directed by Hasse Ekman, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Four young criminals are planning a heist against a racecourse and in order to obtain a seed capital they rob a gambling den. They celebrate the successful heist by throwing a party but it turns out to be a lot of disagreement within the group.
Who’s in it. The Heist stars Gunnar Hellström as Erik Johansson, Maude Adelson as Mona Hansson, Tor Isedal as Janne Karlsson and Nils Hallberg as Peter Bergefrag, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Heist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Heist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heist (1961)?
- In GB, The Heist is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Heist worth watching?
- The Heist holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heist?
- The Heist stars Gunnar Hellström, Maude Adelson, Tor Isedal, Nils Hallberg and Curt Masreliez.
- When was The Heist released?
- The Heist was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.