Earlier than cinematic universes and infinite spy franchises took over multiplexes, mid-budget motion thrillers like The Italian Job dominated weekend film nights — and now one of many slickest is making a comeback on free streaming. The 2003 remake updates the basic British caper with a shiny Hollywood edge, centering on a group of skilled thieves pulled again collectively for one final job — this time, for revenge.
The story kicks off with a gold heist in Venice that goes sideways when one of many crew betrays the remaining and vanishes with the loot. A 12 months later, the surviving members regroup to trace him down in Los Angeles and pull off an elaborate plan to steal again what’s theirs. That setup could also be acquainted heist territory, however the execution is the place The Italian Job finds its groove.
The movie stars Mark Wahlberg as Charlie Croker, Charlize Theron as Stella Bridger, Jason Statham as Good-looking Rob, Edward Norton as Steve Frazelli, Seth Inexperienced as Lyle, Mos Def as Left Ear, Donald Sutherland as John Bridger, and Franky G as Wrench. Lengthy earlier than he was headlining franchises, Statham was already radiating the cool depth that might make him really feel like a rougher, street-level cousin to James Bond. As Good-looking Rob, he’s the group’s wheelman and resident women’ man, all sharp fits and sharper driving abilities, even when he has a stunning quantity of hair on that dome that we have turn into accustomed to.
Is There a Sequel to ‘The Italian Job’?
Sadly, as of 2026, there are not any extra Italian Job movies. Again in 2009, director F. Gary Grey spoke with Collider’s Steve Weintraub concerning the prospects of a sequel, however these seem to have fallen by the wayside:
“You already know I might like it in the event that they have been to provide you with an idea that tops the primary film. That is the aim, to guarantee that regardless of the sequel is that it is as creative, as artistic as the unique….if not higher. That is the place all of the power is being spent, ensuring you do not do a sequel for the sake of doing a sequel. You wish to be sure to high it.”
The Italian Job is streaming totally free on Tubi.