If you're in the mood for some thrilling crime capers but want to leave with a smile, this collection is for you. These films blend the dark allure of criminal activities with the satisfaction of seeing justice served or the underdog triumph. Here's a list of 10 crime films where the bad guys don't always get the last laugh, and the endings are as sweet as they come.
The Sting (1973)
Description: Two grifters set out to con a mob boss in this classic film. Their elaborate con works, and they manage to outsmart their adversary, leaving viewers with a feel-good ending.
Fact: The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and its ragtime score became iconic.
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A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
Description: A comedy caper where a group of thieves plan to steal diamonds. Despite the chaos, the film ends with the main characters finding love and happiness, making it a feel-good crime flick.
Fact: John Cleese wrote the role of Wanda specifically for Jamie Lee Curtis.
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The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
Description: A sophisticated cat-and-mouse game between a billionaire art thief and an insurance investigator. The film concludes with the thief getting away with the heist and the girl, leaving the audience with a sense of victory.
Fact: The original 1968 film starred Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, and the remake was a nod to that classic.
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The Bank Job (2008)
Description: Based on the true story of the 1971 Baker Street robbery, this film ends with the robbers pulling off the heist and escaping, leaving the audience with a sense of triumph over the corrupt establishment.
Fact: The film was inspired by a real event, but many details were changed to protect the identities of those involved.
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Snatch (2000)
Description: Guy Ritchie's chaotic tale of diamond thieves, boxers, and a stolen dog. Despite the mayhem, the film wraps up with most of the characters getting what they deserve, in a twisted, happy ending.
Fact: Brad Pitt's character, Mickey, speaks in an unintelligible Irish accent, which was a deliberate choice to add to the film's quirky charm.
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Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Description: A slick, stylish heist film where Danny Ocean and his crew rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. The film ends with the crew outsmarting their adversaries, securing their fortune, and even getting the girl.
Fact: The film was a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack movie, and it was George Clooney's idea to bring the project back to life.
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Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Description: Based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., this film shows his escapades as a con artist, impersonating a pilot, doctor, and lawyer. While he's eventually caught, the film ends on a high note with Frank working for the FBI, using his skills for good.
Fact: Leonardo DiCaprio learned to fly a plane for his role, and the real Frank Abagnale Jr. served as a consultant on the film.
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The Italian Job (2003)
Description: This modern heist film follows a team of thieves who plan to steal gold from a former associate in Venice. The twist? They manage to pull off the heist and escape with their lives and the loot, leaving the audience cheering.
Fact: The Mini Coopers used in the film were custom-made for the movie, and the iconic chase scene was filmed in real locations around Los Angeles.
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The Drop (2014)
Description: A bartender caught up in a criminal underworld finds redemption and a chance at a new life. The film wraps up with him getting away from his past and starting anew.
Fact: The film was based on a short story by Dennis Lehane, who also wrote the screenplay.
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The Score (2001)
Description: Robert De Niro and Edward Norton star in this film about a master thief planning one last heist. The film ends with the heist being successful, and the characters parting ways on good terms.
Fact: This was Marlon Brando's last film before his death.
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