Top 10 Sci-Fi Heist Films

Description: This film explores virtual reality and the theft of identities within simulated worlds, making it a heist of digital lives.

Fact: The film's plot is loosely based on the novel "Simulacron-3" by Daniel F. Galouye. Also, it was released around the same time as "The Matrix", leading to comparisons between the two.

Description: In this film, the protagonist, John Anderton, must evade a system that predicts crimes before they happen, making his escape and subsequent quest to clear his name a futuristic heist of sorts.

Fact: The film's concept of pre-crime was inspired by Philip K. Dick's short story. Also, Tom Cruise's character uses a futuristic interface that was designed by John Underkoffler, a real-life expert in gesture-based computing.

Description: While not a traditional heist film, the crew's mission to enter the Matrix and steal the Keymaker from the Merovingian's clutches has all the elements of a high-stakes heist.

Fact: The film's highway chase scene was filmed on a specially constructed set that was

Description: Although not explicitly sci-fi, the film's use of technology and elaborate planning for the heist gives it a futuristic feel, especially with its sequel "Ocean's Thirteen".

Fact: The film was shot in Las Vegas, and the Bellagio, Mirage, and MGM Grand hotels were used as the primary locations for the heist. Also, the film's title refers to the original 1960 film of the same name.

Description: This adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic involves time travel to steal back a lost love, making it a heist across time itself.

Fact: The film's time machine was designed by artist and special effects expert, Eric Leighton. Also, the film's ending was changed from the book to provide a more hopeful conclusion.

Description: This remake of the classic 1969 film features a heist involving gold bullion, high-tech gadgets, and a Mini Cooper chase through the streets of Los Angeles, blending traditional heist elements with modern technology.

Fact: The film's iconic Mini Cooper chase was inspired by the original film's use of Mini Coopers. Also, the film's ending was changed from the original script to provide a more satisfying conclusion.

Description: In this film, Michael Jennings (Ben Affleck) must use a series of seemingly random items to unravel a mystery and escape from a high-tech facility, essentially performing a heist with his own memories.

Fact: The film is based on a Philip K. Dick short story. Also, the film's ending was changed to provide a more satisfying conclusion for audiences.

Description: This film involves a futuristic society where clones are created for organ harvesting. The protagonists' escape from this facility can be seen as a heist for their own lives.

Fact: The film's concept of human cloning was inspired by real-world ethical debates. Also, the film's ending was changed to provide a more hopeful conclusion.

Description: While primarily a drama about rival magicians, the film involves the theft of secrets and the use of futuristic technology to achieve the ultimate magic trick, making it a unique entry in this list.

Fact: The film's title refers to the final act of a magic trick, where the magician reveals the result of the trick. Also, the film was shot in reverse order, starting with the final scene.

Description: This film takes the concept of theft to a whole new level by delving into the subconscious. It's not just about stealing information but planting an idea in someone's mind, making it the ultimate heist.

Fact: The film's dream levels were inspired by the video game "Super Mario 64". Also, the spinning top used by Leonardo DiCaprio's character was actually his own personal totem.