The best female-led heist movies in Hollywood
What’s the story?
Heist movies have fascinated audiences for decades, often featuring male-dominated casts.
However, a growing number of films are highlighting female masterminds in the genre.
These films feature female characters as the central architects of elaborate heists, bringing a new perspective to the classic setting.
Here are five popular female-led heist movies with engaging plots and dynamic characters.
“Ocean Eight”
The eighth ocean (2018), part of the “Ocean’s” trilogy, starring Sandra Bullock as Debbie Ocean.
She is the sister of Danny Ocean, who assembled an all-female team to pull off a daring heist during the glamorous Met Gala in New York City.
The film stars an all-star cast including Cate Blanchett and Rihanna, mixing high fashion with expert heists.
“widows”
Widows (2018), directed by Steve McQueen and co-written by Gillian Flynn, is a poignant drama about four women in debt after their husbands’ criminal activities lead to their deaths.
Viola Davis leads the group, planning a robbery in Chicago to secure their financial future.
The film brilliantly combines social commentary with intense action, and delivers a thought-provoking and exciting story.
‘Blow it up’
Blow it up, a 1996 heist thriller directed by F. Gary Gray, features four women bound together in despair by low-paying jobs and systemic poverty.
They embark on a series of bank robberies to improve their circumstances.
Starring Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah, the film blends emotional depth with high-stakes action, creating an engaging hour that will resonate with viewers.
“Crazy money”
Mad money (2008) Diane Keaton appears as a middle-class woman who, facing her husband’s loss of his job, convinces two of her co-workers to help her rob the Federal Reserve Bank where they work.
Starring Queen Latifah and Katie Holmes alongside Keaton, this heist comedy blends humor with a critical look at drastic measures taken in the face of financial despair.
‘studded ring’
Studded ring (2013), directed by Sofia Coppola, depicts the true story of teenagers who track down celebrities online to burgle their homes.
The film’s characters, including Emma Watson’s role, are not hardened criminals, and represent youthful bravado intertwined with an emphasis on wealth.
This heist film depicts a modern story about materialism and the lengths some will go for luxury.
