---
title: "The Bank Job"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-bank-job-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 8848
imdb_id: "tt0200465"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 2655
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Bank Job (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-bank-job-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film is a crime drama that revolves around a small-time car dealer. The main character is involved in a shady past and is trying to start a family. He is approached by a beautiful model from his old neighborhood with a proposal to rob a bank. The model presents a plan that she believes is foolproof, and the main character is faced with a decision that could potentially change his life. The plan involves robbing a bank, and the main character recognizes the danger involved but also sees it as an opportunity. The film explores the main character's decision and the consequences that follow. The story is centered around a proposed bank robbery and the main character's involvement in it.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A car dealer's chance at a fresh start hinges on a risky bank robbery."

### Why Watch
- Tense heist premise
- Character-driven conflict
- Atmospheric crime drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is 1h 52m
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense crime and thriller elements, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, thriller, drama, tension, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | ITVX Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | ITVX | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Crave | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | ABC iview | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Roger Donaldson
- **Networks / Studios**: Omnilab Media, Mosaic Media Group, Relativity Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jason Statham** as *Terry Leather*
- **Saffron Burrows** as *Martine Love*
- **Stephen Campbell Moore** as *Kevin Swain*
- **Daniel Mays** as *Dave Shilling*
- **James Faulkner** as *Guy Singer*
- **Andrew Brooke** as *Quinn*
- **Michael Jibson** as *Eddie Burton*
- **Georgia Taylor** as *Ingrid*
- **Richard Lintern** as *Tim Everett*
- **Peter Bowles** as *Miles Urquhart*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What does Terry do for a living?
Terry works as a small‑time car dealer.

### Q: Why does Terry consider the robbery?
He sees it as a chance to leave his shady past and start a family.

### Q: Who suggests the bank robbery?
Martine, a model from Terry's old neighbourhood, proposes the plan.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a thriller, crime, and drama.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour 52 minutes.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*