The Bank Job (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, The Bank Job is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Roger Donaldson, running about 112 minutes. “The true story of a heist gone wrong... in all the right ways.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Terry is a small-time car dealer trying to leave his shady past behind and start a family. Martine is a beautiful model from Terry's old neighbourhood who knows that Terry is no angel. When Martine proposes a foolproof plan to rob a bank, Terry recognises the danger but realises this may be the opportunity of a lifetime. As the resourceful band of thieves burrows its way into a safe-deposit vault at a Lloyds Bank, they quickly realise that, besides millions in riches, the boxes also contain secrets that implicate everyone from London's most notorious underworld gangsters to powerful government figures, and even the Royal Family. Although the heist makes headlines throughout Britain for several days, a government gag order eventually brings all reporting of the case to an immediate halt.
Who’s in it. The Bank Job stars Jason Statham as Terry Leather, Saffron Burrows as Martine Love, Stephen Campbell Moore as Kevin Swain and Daniel Mays as Dave Shilling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Bank Job has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $64.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bank Job page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bank Job tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bank Job (2008)?
- In US, The Bank Job is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bank Job worth watching?
- The Bank Job holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bank Job?
- The Bank Job stars Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, Stephen Campbell Moore, Daniel Mays and James Faulkner.
- When was The Bank Job released?
- The Bank Job was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.