Highest-Rated Movies about 'Thievery', Sort by Popularity

Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971), Cash on Demand (1962), Den of Thieves (2018), Rooster Cogburn (1975), Goemon (2009), Clouds Over Europe (1939), Riffraff (1935), Melody Trail (1935) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Thievery movies.

#1. Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971)

Storyline: Raju is a joker, a clown. It is what he is and what he always shall be. As his life story unfolds in three chapters, from his school days to the circus to the streets, he must always make people laugh and be happy, no matter how unhappy he is within. Along the way, Raju loves and loses, but must always keep a smile on his face because, in the words of his circus manager, "The show must go on." Over six years in the making, "Mera Naam Joker" is Raj Kapoor's semi-autobiographical story of the life, love, and philosophy of an entertainer.—HNSampat-2

Plot Keywords: army major, young man, bandit, young woman, gripping, thrilling, intense ...

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#2. Cash on Demand (1962)

Storyline: A ruthless crook apparently abducts the wife and child of a bank manager and then masquerades as an insurance company detective while scheming to rob the institution in this crime drama. Unfortunately, some of the manager's employees learn about the plot and the terrified manager must beg them to remain silent. Fortunately, the police have been on the case all along.—Dylan Conner

Plot Keywords: criminal, thief, bank manager, gripping, engaging, bank, united kingdom ...

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#3. Den of Thieves (2018)

Storyline: A gritty L.A crime saga which follows the intersecting and often personally connected lives of an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff's Dept. and the state's most successful bank robbery crew as the outlaws plan an impossible heist on the Federal Reserve Bank of downtown Los Angeles.

Plot Keywords: robber, police detective, partner, bank robber, bank employee, thief, thrilling ...

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#4. Rooster Cogburn (1975)

Storyline: A band of drunken thugs overruns a small village in the Indian Nation that is run by Minister Goodnight and his daughter Eula and proceed to violate and kill the villagers. Miss Goodnight teams up with ruthless Marshal Rooster J. Cogburn to go after them and bring them to justice.—Christopher D. Ryan <cryan@direct.ca>

Plot Keywords: judge, lawman, spinster, daughter, outlaw, native american, witty ...

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#5. Goemon (2009)

Storyline: Based on a Japanese folk legend that echoes the tale of Robin Hood, this ninja thriller follows the exploits of Goemon Ishikawa (Yôsuke Eguchi), who leaves his fighting clan after its chief is murdered and uses his skills as a thief to help the poor. But after learning the identity of his leader's killer - the traitorous Hideyoshi (Eiji Okuda) - Goemon sets out on a bloody path of vengeance, joined by his loyal friend, Saizo (Takao Ôsawa).—Anonymous

Plot Keywords: thief, wealthy man, wealthy woman, ninja, fighter, engaging, fascinating ...

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#6. Clouds Over Europe (1939)

Storyline: Experimental aircraft of several countries are mysteriously vanishing during test flights over the sea. The latest is British, and Hammond of the Secret Service, comical but competent, investigates undercover. Also interested is waitress Kay, a disguised reporter, and Hammond's sister. The government and plane manufacturer Barrett think the whole business is just coincidence, but the "Viking", ostensible salvage ship controlled by a foreign power, has much to do with it.—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

Plot Keywords: secret agent, pilot, thief, reporter, undercover agent, cheeky, engaging ...

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#7. Riffraff (1935)

Storyline: Fisherman Dutch marries cannery worker Hattie. He quits his poorly paid job to concentrate on getting better working conditions as union leader. Unfortunately, the union members disagree with Dutch's ideas and kick him out. Without a job or union card to get another he leaves Hattie to look for work. Hattiee steals money to help him when she learns he is really down on his luck and she goes to jail. He gets a new job, foils a plot to dynamite the ship, and promises to wait for Hattie.—Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>

Plot Keywords: fisherman, factory worker, night watchman, union boss, sister, wife, melodramatic ...

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#8. Melody Trail (1935)

Storyline: After Gene has his watch stolen by the Gypsy he takes a job on the Thomas ranch. Thomas' dog has brought home the cradle with the Gypsy's baby and when the Gypsy retrieves his baby, Gene thinks he is a kidnaper. But as he chases after him he now sees that Thomas' cattle are being rustled.—Maurice VanAuken <mvanauken@a1access.net>

Plot Keywords: gene autry, sidekick, daughter, rancher, bandit, gypsy, lighthearted ...

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#9. The Water Babies (1978)

Storyline: This story is about a 12-year-old boy who discovers a complex underwater world where young children are held prisoner by an evil shark and an eel. Before he can return to the surface and clear his name, however, he must help the Water Babies leave their enclosed lake and reach the free waters of the ocean.—Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}

Plot Keywords: young boy, shark, boss, apprentice, lighthearted, spectacular, suspenseful ...

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#10. Hotel Artemis (2018)

Storyline: On June 21, 2028, a riot breaks out in Los Angeles over the affordability and availability of water after it is privatized. Taking advantage of the distraction, a four-man crew of brothers Sherman and Lev and miscreants Buke and P-22 rob a bank. Unable to break into the vault, they steal from hostages at the bank, realizing that they were mainly staff of the wealthy sent to deposit valuables into the vault. Lev takes a male hostage's fancy pen despite being warned by the man not to. During their escape, an encounter with the police leaves P-22 dead and Buke and Lev critically wounded. They make their way to the nearby Hotel Artemis, a hotel/hospital that only treats criminals, run by Jean "the Nurse" Thomas. The Hotel only treats members who are paid-up in advance, so Sherman and Lev are allowed in while Buke as a non-member is kicked out by Everest, the Nurse's assistant. At the Hotel are two other guests. Code names for all guests are assigned based on the suite they are occupying. ...

Plot Keywords: bank robber, doctor, criminal, nurse, thief, assassin, amusing ...

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#11. His Fighting Blood (1935)

Storyline: Tom Elliott is trying to keep his brother Phil out of trouble. When Phil is caught in a robbery attempt, Tom takes the blame and goes to prison. Cleared of the crime by new evidence, he joins the Mounties. His assignment is to bring in Marsden and his gang. When he catches up with the gang he finds his brother is with them. But Phil has a change of heart and decides to help Tom.—Maurice VanAuken <mvanauken@a1access.net>

Plot Keywords: cowboy, miner, brother, thief, canadian, mountie, melodramatic ...

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#12. The Hot Chick (2002)

Storyline: Jessica Spencer is the hottest, most popular girl in high school. Jessica, her best friend April, and a couple of other hot girls Lulu and Keecia visit the mall to hang out and do some shopping. They enter a new age store, where they check out a pair of ancient earrings. Unbeknownst to Jessica, these are magical ones set in ancient Abyssinia. A princess known as Princess Nawa is disgusted by the groom of her arranged marriage and switches bodies with a slave girl by means of an enchanted set of earrings. Since the earrings are not for sale, Jessica steals them. But the next morning she gets a big dose of reality when she wakes up in the body of a 30-something lowlife male, Clive, a career criminal. Clive finds himself in Jessica's body. Now it's up to Jessica (in Clive's body) to find a way to get her body back, while Clive (in Jessica's body) takes advantage of his new body to set in motion a crime spree to put the blame on Jessica!

Plot Keywords: quasimodo, cartoon character, villain, magician, magician's assistant, love interest, witty ...

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#13. Money Means Nothing (1934)

Storyline: At Joe's Roadside, a popular but rundown New York roadhouse where the wealthy and not-so-wealthy hang out, a wealthy Manhattan girl and a struggling Brooklyn boy meet and fall in love. She marries him against the wishes of her family, believing that love can solve everything, but she soon wonders if she made the right choice when she finds herself living in a manner, and with the kinds of people, she hadn't counted on.—frankfob2@yahoo.com

Plot Keywords: wealthy woman, truck driver, sister, brother-in-law, boss, gang leader, tense ...

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#14. Kick (2014)

Storyline: On a train journey in Warsaw, psychiatrist Shaina meets Himanshu, who is a police officer from India to discuss their prospective marriage. Both are reluctant to enter into an arranged union but become friends and strike a deep conversation where Shaina reveals her previous relationship with the eccentric Devi, a man who lived only for his 'Kick' aka an adrenaline rush . Despite his idiosyncrasies they embark on a whirlwind romance, until one day he breaks up with her for a new 'Kick' and walks away never to return. Himanshu in turn regales her with his glorious escapades as an officer but mentions that he has finally met his match, an intelligent thief. What they are both unaware of is that their stories have one thing in common, Devi. He returns to their lives under the pretext of having lost his memory. Behind it all, is a deeper mystery and an uncompromising mission for which Devi is ready to lose his life.

Plot Keywords: young man, young woman, psychiatrist, girlfriend, police officer, thief, amusing ...

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