Movie
How to Rob a Bank
2026 • R
A crew of social media-savvy bank robbers broadcasts their daring heists, unaware that their growing viral fame has put them in the crosshairs of a veteran FBI agent and a brilliant software engineer. Despite the unlikely duo closing in, the crime ring pushes past their limits, putting everything on the line for their most ambitious heist yet.
Content advisory
LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships
Unrated
Language
heavy — Strong language including 'motherf**ker' and 'f**k' is used. Additionally, milder profanities such as 'bitch', 'son of a bitch', 'dick', 'bullshit', 'shit', 'douchebag', 'asshole', 'balls', 'God', 'damn', 'hell', and 'Jesus' are heard throughout the film. However, a subtitle scan shows no profanity in dialogue, indicating the BBFC language list may include verbal exclamations or background language.
Mature Themes
moderate — The film references serious themes such as cancer, child death, and bereavement. There is also an undetailed reference to suicide. These themes are mentioned rather than shown graphically.
Scary/Intense Content
moderate — The film has sustained scenes of gun threat, hostage situations during bank robberies, high-speed chases, shootouts, and an intense car crash, creating prolonged tension and intense peril.
Sexual Content & Nudity
mild — A couple is shown kissing passionately and falling into bed in the build-up to sex, though intercourse is not shown. The film contains comic verbal references to sex and pornography.
Substance Use
mild — A character smokes a bong and is implied to be high. The film also includes frequent comic verbal references to marijuana use.
Violence & Gore
heavy — The film shows realistic violence including characters being shot, electrocuted with tasers, and struck in the face with weapons. There are also stylised scenes of punching, kicking, and heads being slammed through car windows. Injuries such as bloody faces, cuts, and non-bloody bullet wounds to the chest are visible.