Heist comedies are often rather dark, like many crime comedies, but this isn’t always the case.

Some crime capers can be fast-paced and breezy, incorporating elements of romance or mystery to lighten the mood.

The best heist comedies manage to strike the right balance between humor and exciting narratives.

Imagery-from-The-Nice-Guys-and-Knives-Out

Channing Tatum and Adam Driver strike up a great comedic dynamic.

This suits Eisenberg’s comedic persona perfectly, and his awkward physicality also lends itself to some uproarious slapstick.

Broadbent is charismatic as Bunton, and it helps that his character is a peculiar, unique individual.

Imagery-from-Gambit-and-Wallace-&-Gromit-The-Wrong-Trousers

This complements the beauty of Paris and the orchestral score to create a feast for the senses.

Luckily, the script is also up to scratch, giving Hepburn and O’Toole plenty of witty jokes.

A Fish Called Wandaalso benefits from Jamie Lee Curtis and Kevin Kline.

Imagery-from-Logan-Lucky-and-Army-of-the-Dead

These-9-Heist-Movies-Are-The-Perfect-Blend-Of-Crime-And-Comedy

Custom Image by Yeider Chacon

Article image

Headshot Of Channing Tatum

Headshot Of Adam Driver

01143602_poster_w780.jpg

Shot Of Michael Caine In The World premiere of ‘The Great Escaper’ at BFI Southbank

Headshot Of Shirley MacLaine

Cast Placeholder Image

The Sting - Poster

Paul Newman

Headshot Of Robert Redford In The North America Rights Only

30 Minutes or Less showing Jesse Eisenberg with characters dressed as monkeys

Headshot Of Jesse Eisenberg

Headshot Of Danny McBride

Article image

Headshot Of Matthew Goode

Headshot Of Fionn Whitehead

How to Steal a Million (1966) - Poster

Headshot Of Peter O’Toole In The Times BFI 50th London Film Festival

Headshot Of Eli Wallach

Article image

Headshot Of Jamie Foxx In The European premiere of ‘Creed III’

Headshot Of Jon Hamm In The Emmy FYC event for Apple TV+’s ‘The Morning Show’

The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)

A Fish Called Wanda

headshot Of John Cleese

Headshot Of Jamie Lee Curtis In The Lionsgate Films' ‘Borderlands’ Special

Movies