100+ Movies like Heat
Den of Thieves
Both "Heat" and "Den of Thieves" revolve around a team of professional thieves planning and executing daring heists, and the law enforcement officers pursuing them. The movies follow parallel storylines of the thieves meticulously planning their high-stakes robberies, while the dedicated police officers investigate the crimes and attempt to apprehend the criminals. There is a cat-and-mouse dynamic between the lead thief and lead detective, who develop a mutual respect for each other's skills and dedication despite being on opposite sides of the law. The heists involve elaborate schemes, intense shootouts, and high body counts. The thieves are portrayed as skilled professionals with strict codes of conduct that are violated by a reckless member, leading to deadly consequences. The movies explore themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the personal toll of the characters' obsessive commitment to their work at the expense of their personal lives.
National Security
"National Security" parallels "Heat" in its depiction of a cat-and-mouse game between a professional thief and a determined police officer in Los Angeles. Both films center around a heist gone wrong, with the thieves being pursued by law enforcement. The protagonists, Hank and Earl in "National Security" and McCauley and Hanna in "Heat", develop a mutual respect for each other despite being on opposite sides of the law. The movies explore themes of duty, isolation, and the personal sacrifices required by their professions. The climax involves a violent confrontation between the thieves and police, resulting in casualties on both sides. Ultimately, the police officer emerges victorious but at a personal cost, mirroring the tragic nature of their conflict.
Ambulance
"Ambulance" parallels "Heat" in its depiction of a high-stakes heist gone awry, with the protagonists being a pair of criminal brothers who find themselves pursued relentlessly by a determined law enforcement officer. Both films center around a major robbery that spirals into a tense cat-and-mouse chase between the criminals and the police. The criminals are driven by desperation - in "Heat" it's the desire for one last big score, while in "Ambulance" it's the need for money to pay for a life-saving surgery. The law enforcement figures, Hanna in "Heat" and Monroe in "Ambulance", are dedicated professionals willing to go to great lengths to apprehend the criminals. The films explore themes of loyalty, morality, and the personal sacrifices demanded by lives of crime or law enforcement. Ultimately, the heists lead to violent confrontations where the lines between pursuer and pursued become blurred as both sides exhibit a grudging respect for each other's skills and determination.
Detective Knight: Rogue
"Detective Knight: Rogue" parallels "Heat" in several key ways: Both movies center around a skilled crew of professional criminals carrying out daring heists, and the dedicated law enforcement officers pursuing them. The criminals are led by a meticulous mastermind (Neil McCauley in "Heat", Casey in "Detective Knight") with a close-knit crew of specialists. They find themselves in a cat-and-mouse game with a determined detective (Vincent Hanna in "Heat", Detective Knight in "Detective Knight") who is equally obsessed with his work at the expense of his personal life. The movies explore the moral ambiguity of the criminals and cops, with mutual respect developing between the leads despite being on opposite sides of the law. There are tense confrontations and philosophical discussions about the nature of their professions. Tragic events unfold as the criminals' plans go awry, leading to violent shootouts and the loss of crew members. Ultimately, the detectives manage to take down the criminal leaders in climactic showdowns, but at great personal cost. The movies portray the gritty realism of the criminal underworld and the sacrifices made by those dedicated to upholding the law.
Takers
Both "Heat" and "Takers" are crime thrillers centered around a crew of professional bank robbers and the police detectives pursuing them. The movies follow parallel storylines of the robbers meticulously planning and executing daring heists, while the detectives investigate the crimes and attempt to apprehend the crew. Key similarities include: - A crew of skilled bank robbers led by a mastermind, carrying out high-stakes heists - A dedicated police detective who becomes obsessed with catching the crew - Tense cat-and-mouse dynamic between the robbers and detectives - Betrayal within the crew by a former member seeking revenge or personal gain - Moral ambiguity and mutual respect between the robbers and detectives despite being adversaries - Climactic shootout between the robbers and police during a heist gone wrong - Themes of isolation, sacrifice, and the personal toll of their professions on the characters The movies explore similar themes of loyalty, professionalism, and the personal costs of the characters' obsessive dedication to their work, whether as criminals or law enforcement officers.
The Italian Job
Both "Heat" and "The Italian Job" revolve around professional thieves planning and executing elaborate heists. The protagonists are skilled crews of criminals led by a mastermind, who must navigate the challenges of pulling off the heist while being pursued by law enforcement. The movies explore the themes of loyalty and betrayal within the criminal crews, as well as the personal sacrifices and isolation that come with a life of crime. Both films feature intense action sequences, particularly during the heist and subsequent chase scenes. The protagonists also develop relationships with women who become entangled in their criminal activities. Ultimately, the movies depict the inevitable clash between the thieves and the determined law enforcement officers trying to bring them to justice.
Masterminds
Both "Heat" and "Masterminds" revolve around elaborate heists carried out by crews of criminals. The central characters are professional thieves who meticulously plan and execute high-stakes robberies, stealing large sums of money. The heists themselves are major plot points, with detailed depictions of the planning and execution. Both films feature a cat-and-mouse dynamic between the criminal protagonists and law enforcement officers determined to catch them. There are betrayals and double-crosses within the criminal crews, leading to violent conflicts. The protagonists form relationships with women who become entangled in their criminal activities. Ultimately, the heists spiral out of control, culminating in intense shootouts and chases as the law closes in on the criminals.
S.W.A.T.
Both "Heat" and "S.W.A.T." revolve around elite law enforcement units in Los Angeles tasked with taking down dangerous criminal organizations. The movies follow parallel storylines of a dedicated police officer/team leader (Lt. Vincent Hanna in "Heat", Sgt. Hondo Harrelson in "S.W.A.T.") pursuing a skilled criminal mastermind (Neil McCauley in "Heat", French drug lord Alexander Montel in "S.W.A.T."). The plots build up to intense confrontations and shootouts between the law enforcement teams and the criminal crews. Key themes include the moral complexities of the cat-and-mouse game between cops and robbers, the personal sacrifices required for their professions, and the blurring of lines between the opposing sides who share a mutual respect and understanding of each other's motivations and methods. Both movies also feature a former member of the law enforcement team (Chris Shiherlis in "Heat", Brian Gamble in "S.W.A.T.") who turns against their former colleagues to aid the criminal side, creating an additional layer of conflict and betrayal.
Drive
Both "Heat" and "Drive" center around professional criminals who specialize in heists and getaway driving. The protagonists are skilled, solitary men who form relationships with women despite their isolated lifestyles. The films follow the criminals as they plan and execute daring robberies, while also depicting the personal lives and struggles of the law enforcement officers pursuing them. Betrayals and double-crosses by associates lead to violent confrontations. Ultimately, the protagonists' single-minded dedication to their professions results in tragic ends, as they are hunted down by determined police officers who respect their adversaries' skills despite being duty-bound to stop them. The films explore themes of professionalism, isolation, morality, and the personal costs of criminal and law enforcement careers.
Parker
Both "Heat" and "Parker" revolve around professional thieves and their heists. The protagonists, Neil McCauley in "Heat" and Parker in "Parker", are skilled and principled thieves who follow a strict code of conduct. They assemble crews for major heists but face betrayal from within their teams, leading to violent confrontations. The plots depict the thieves' meticulous planning and execution of daring robberies, as well as their personal lives and relationships. A central conflict arises when determined law enforcement officers, Lt. Vincent Hanna in "Heat" and the unnamed cop in "Parker", pursue the thieves relentlessly. The stories build toward climactic showdowns between the protagonists and their adversaries, exploring themes of loyalty, morality, and the personal costs of their chosen paths.