What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Heist
Will McIntosh · Book · 2013
If you loved The Heist, start with Money Heist (Álex Pina, 2017) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 3 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Heist across media.
What hooked you in The Heist was the way high-stakes teamwork creates a sense of impossible wonder against long odds.
Films on the same thread
Now You See Me
Louis Leterrier · Film · 2013
Shares a thread with The Heist: Heist.
Much like the crew in The Heist, these illusionists blend spectacle with precision, using the same brand of misdirection to pull off feats that defy reality and expectation.
Ocean's Eleven
Steven Soderbergh · Film · 2001
Shares 2 threads with The Heist: Teamwork, Heist.
You will recognize the familiar Las Vegas backdrop from The Heist, here elevated by the same meticulous planning and charismatic group dynamics that make a complex robbery addictive.
Hell or High Water
David Mackenzie · Film · 2016
Shares a thread with The Heist: Heist.
If the desperate, high-stakes atmosphere of The Heist resonated with you, this story of brothers driven to extreme measures will satisfy your craving for grounded, tension-filled crime drama.
Heat
Michael Mann · Film · 1995
Shares a thread with The Heist: Existentialism.
The Heist excels at portraying the professional dedication of a criminal team, a quality mirrored here as master thieves commit to their craft while navigating intense, dangerous consequences.
Series on the same thread
Money Heist
Álex Pina · Series · 2017
Shares a thread with The Heist: Heist.
The Heist hinges on the brilliance of an unlikely crew, and this series provides that same satisfaction by focusing on a mastermind who orchestrates an impossible, high-stakes game.
Hustle
Tony Jordan · Series · 2004
Shares 2 threads with The Heist: Teamwork, Heist.
You enjoyed the clever teamwork in The Heist, and this series delivers similar satisfaction by showcasing a motley group of specialists who excel at deception and intricate, daring schemes.
Leverage
John Rogers · Series · 2008
Shares a thread with The Heist: Heist.
The Heist features a specialized team working toward a singular goal, a structure replicated here as these characters use their unique skills to fight for justice against corporate power.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with The Heist: speculative fiction.
If you appreciated the concise, immersive storytelling found in The Heist, these cinematic audio dramas offer a similarly focused experience that explores unique worlds in a short, impactful format.
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe · Podcast · 2026
Explores: untold historical anecdotes, curiosity-driven learning, American cultural history.
The Heist demonstrates the power of a gripping, short-form narrative, and this collection of mysteries provides the same curiosity-driven engagement for those who value efficient and compelling storytelling.
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Common questions
Is The Heist a full-length novel?
The Heist is a short story written by Hugo Award winner Will McIntosh. It focuses on a crew in Las Vegas attempting a high-stakes robbery to steal life itself.
What is the primary plot of The Heist?
The Heist follows an unlikely group of individuals who assemble in Las Vegas. Their objective is to execute a robbery where the target is life itself, as depicted in this short story by Will McIntosh.
Who is the author of The Heist?
The Heist was written by Will McIntosh. He is a Hugo Award-winning author who published this short story in 2013.
When was The Heist published?
The Heist was published in 2013. This short story by Will McIntosh centers on a group of people attempting a unique robbery in Las Vegas.