Heist (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2001, Heist is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by David Mamet, running about 107 minutes. “It isn't love that makes the world go round.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joe Moore has a job he loves. He's a thief. His job goes sour when he gets caught on security camera tape. His fence, Bergman, reneges on the money he's owed, and his wife may be betraying him with the fence's young lieutenant. Moore and his partner, Bobby Blane, and their utility man, Pinky Pincus, find themselves broke, betrayed, and blackmailed. Moore is forced to commit his crew to do one last big job.
Who’s in it. Heist stars Gene Hackman as Joe Moore, Danny DeVito as Mickey Bergman, Delroy Lindo as Bobby 'Bob' Blane and Sam Rockwell as Jimmy Silk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Heist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Heist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heist (2001)?
- In US, Heist is available to 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 Heist worth watching?
- Heist holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heist?
- Heist stars Gene Hackman, Danny DeVito, Delroy Lindo, Sam Rockwell and Rebecca Pidgeon.
- When was Heist released?
- Heist was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.