No Ordinary Heist

No Ordinary Heist (2026)



6.7 2026 99 min Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Director: Colin McIvor

Cast: Eddie Marsan, Éanna Hardwicke, Michelle Fairley, Eva Birthistle, Forrest Bothwell

Crime Thriller
Based on the real 2004 Northern Bank heist, two rival bank workers must pull off Ireland’s largest robbery when their families are taken hostage and threatened with execution.

More About This Film

No Ordinary Heist is a British-Irish crime thriller inspired by the extraordinary 2004 Northern Bank robbery in Belfast. Two bank employees are forced into an impossible situation when criminals use so-called tiger kidnapping to threaten their families and compel them to participate in the theft.

The film focuses less on the mechanics of robbery than on the pressure placed on ordinary people caught inside a criminal operation. Eddie Marsan and Éanna Hardwicke lead the cast, with Michelle Fairley and Eva Birthistle also appearing in major roles.

  • Directed and co-written by Colin McIvor.
  • The film is based around the real Northern Bank robbery of December 2004.
  • It premiered at the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
  • The film was also selected for the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival.
  • The runtime is approximately 99 minutes.

Where to Watch

The film has received theatrical distribution in several markets, with later digital availability depending on country. Check the linked platforms for the current rental or purchase window.