If you loved the crime drama Hustlers, you’re in for a treat! This genre is filled with gripping stories, intriguing characters, and high-stakes drama. Here are 17 movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
1. Widows
Widows is a thrilling heist film directed by Steve McQueen. It stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, and Elizabeth Debicki as widows who plan a heist to pay off their deceased husbands’ debts.
2. Ocean’s 8
Ocean’s 8 features an all-female ensemble cast including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, and Anne Hathaway. The film follows Debbie Ocean as she assembles a team to pull off a heist at the Met Gala.
3. Molly’s Game
Molly’s Game, starring Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba, tells the true story of Molly Bloom, who ran one of the most exclusive high-stakes poker games in the world before being arrested by the FBI.
4. The Bling Ring
Directed by Sofia Coppola, The Bling Ring stars Emma Watson and is based on the real-life events of a group of teenagers who used the internet to track celebrities’ whereabouts and rob their homes.
5. Spring Breakers
Spring Breakers is a crime film starring Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, and James Franco. The story revolves around four college girls who rob a restaurant to fund their spring break vacation.
6. American Hustle
American Hustle stars Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Jennifer Lawrence. The film is based on the FBI ABSCAM operation of the late 1970s and early 1980s and delves into the world of con artists and corruption.
7. The Wolf of Wall Street
Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Wolf of Wall Street stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who engages in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street.
8. Goodfellas
Goodfellas is a classic crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. It stars Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci and chronicles the rise and fall of a mob associate.
9. The Big Short
The Big Short features an ensemble cast including Christian Bale, Steve Carell, and Ryan Gosling. The film explains the financial crisis of 2007-2008 through the lens of several financial experts who predicted the collapse.
10. A Simple Favor
A Simple Favor stars Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in a dark, comedic thriller about a mommy vlogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend’s sudden disappearance.
11. The Town
Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, The Town is about a group of bank robbers in Boston. The film also stars Rebecca Hall and Jeremy Renner and delves into the personal and professional lives of the criminals.
12. Heat
Heat is a crime drama starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. The film focuses on the cat-and-mouse game between a seasoned detective and a master thief planning a major heist.
13. Gone Girl
Directed by David Fincher, Gone Girl stars Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. The film is a psychological thriller about a man who becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of his wife.
14. The Departed
The Departed is a crime thriller directed by Martin Scorsese. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson and tells the story of an undercover cop and a mole in the police force.
15. Nocturnal Animals
Nocturnal Animals is a psychological thriller starring Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal. The film follows an art gallery owner who is haunted by her ex-husband’s novel, a violent thriller she interprets as a veiled threat.
16. Triple Frontier
Triple Frontier stars Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, and Charlie Hunnam. The film is about a group of former Special Forces operatives who plan a heist in South America.
17. Focus
Focus stars Will Smith and Margot Robbie in a romantic crime drama. The film follows a veteran con artist who takes a novice under his wing, only for their past to come back and complicate matters.
These movies will keep you entertained with their captivating plots, stellar performances, and thrilling twists. Enjoy diving into the world of crime dramas!
