Inspired by a True Heist, This New-To-Peacock Jason Statham Thriller Is a Must-See for Guy Ritchie Fans

Everyone loves a solid crime thriller, and The Bank Job, directed by Roger Donaldson, is as solid as they come. The plot follows Jason Statham’s Terry as his crew is set up by Martine Love (Saffron Burrows) to rob a safe deposit vault within a bank. Unbeknownst to Terry, their true purpose is a government plot to steal photos of a royal sex scandal from a ruthless gangster, Michael X (Peter de Jersey). While the robbery is based on true events, The Bank Job embellishes the truth, adding in government involvement and exploring conspiracy theories surrounding motivations for the robbery. Gangsters and corrupt politicians in the film have possible real-world equivalents, but the vagueness of the overall narrative assists in heightening the tension.