No Ordinary Heist, the "tense" Irish thriller, is now available to stream in the UK just months after its theatrical release. The film, which is inspired by true events, follows self-important manager Richard and lazy security guard Barry as they commit a robbery.
When a dangerous gang hold their respective loved ones hostage, the unlikely duo are tasked with stealing millions from the bank where they both work. But will they be able to put their differences (and disdain) aside to complete the job?
If you missed the heist thriller in cinemas this March, you can now watch it in the comfort of your own home - albeit on a slightly smaller screen. Keep reading for all the streaming details, ahead of your next film night!
Who's in No Ordinary Heist?
• Eddie Marsan as Richard Murray
• Éanna Hardwicke as Barry McKenna
• Eva Birthistle as Celine Murray
• Michelle Fairley as Mags Fulton
• Desmond Eastwood as Red
• Patrick O'Kane as Gravel
• Paddy Jenkins as Jim
What did critics say about No Ordinary Heist?
No Ordinary Heist is based on the real Northern Bank robbery, which took place in Belfast in 2004. Following its release, the film received mixed reviews from critics, who were divided over the storytelling.
Film Threat praised Marsan and Hardwicke for their "incredible performances" as well as the contrasting personalities between the two leads, before branding it a "middle-class thriller".
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Joe called it a "tense thriller" that "puts a unique twist on a classic sub-genre", while Film Ireland described it as a "grounded and atypical take on the heist genre that rewards its audience not with popcorn thrills, but a very genuine human story".
"It sounds like something that might have made a gripping, splashy top-tier feature," opined The Guardian. "But instead this feels underpowered and apologetic, clumsily assembled and blandly directed by Colin McIvor."
Where can I watch No Ordinary Heist?
If this unusual, real-life thriller sounds like your next watch, then you can stream it on Sky Cinema and NOW in the UK. Sky Cinema costs £10 a month on top of an existing TV package, while the Cinema membership with NOW is £9.99 per month.
No Ordinary Heist is streaming on Sky Cinema and NOW.
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