How to Rob a Bank: The Revolution will be Streamed

The Wolfpack wants you. And you just might want to join them too.

Directed by David Leitch, How to Rob a Bank tells the story of a crew of social media-savvy bank robbers who stream their daring heists online in an effort to build an audience (and an army). Led by the Wolf (Nicholas Hoult), every hold-up is an opportunity to stick it back to the banks that have ruined countless lives, while building up a little nest egg for themselves. However, their growing viral fame has also put them in the crosshairs of a veteran FGI agent (John C. Reilly) and a brilliant software engineer (Zoe Kravitz) who won’t stop until they bring them down.

With Leitch at the helm, it should be no surprise that How to Rob a Bank is a rollicking romp towards rebellion. With a career telling stories of sarcastic anti-heroes that leave chaos in their wake, Bank fits neatly within that canon. This isn’t a high brow critique of modern culture. It’s brash, bold and wears its rage on its sleeve.

(L to R) Nicholas Hoult stars as Ryan, Pete Davidson as Vince and Rhenzy Feliz as Hugo in HOW TO ROB A BANK, from Amazon MGM Studios.
Photo credit: Megan Schoenbachler
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But that’s all a part of the plan.

Not only does Leitch know exactly what he’s doing, he’s happy to tell the audience. With references to Robin Hood, Breaking Bad, and most aptly Point Break, Leitch uses his pop culture obsession to inform the viewers of his intent. From the outset, this is meant to be furious fun, an angry response to frustrations about corporate greed and rising prices. The cynical might argue that that’s the lowest common denominator for reaching the general public. Still, it also taps into the populist mindset in a way that keeps the film relevant and engaging.

Instilling the film with vibrant YouTube-style editing, Leitch ensures that these thieves are anything but quiet. They see the value in ‘making some content’. After all, they want to build an audience. They want the attention.

Most importantly, they want the revolution.

Nicholas Hoult stars as Ryan, Rhenzy Feliz as Hugo and Pete Davidson as Vince in HOW TO ROB A BANK, from Amazon MGM Studios.
Photo credit: Megan Schoenbachler
© 2026 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.

That reckless abandon fuels the film and its characters. In Bank, the elaborate heists aren’t about the money. (Well, they are… but they’re also more than that.) For Ryan and his crew, their crime spree is less about the big score and more about proving a point. Every robbery is a reminder that the gap between rich and poor is widening and an increasing number of people are being pushed to the sidelines. For that reason, Bank wants you to feel the angst of the proverbial 99%, hopping on board with their commitment to the cause.

To say more about their motivations would ruin the film’s emotional impact (and the fun). However, it’s worth noting that every one of these characters has an axe to grind against the banks and their corporate greed.

In that spirit, as wild as the film may become, the performances never feel anything but sincere. Pete Davidson delivers some of his best work, Kravitz is having a blast as the endearing hacker and even John C. Reilly brings some sincerity to his role as the cop hot on their heels.

Nicholas Hoult stars as Ryan and Rhenzy Feliz as Hugo in HOW TO ROB A BANK, from Amazon MGM Studios.
Photo credit: Megan Schoenbachler
© 2026 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Even so, the real standout here is Hoult. As Ryan, leader of the wolfpack, Hoult infuses the film with a growl but remains enthusiastically playful. In moments when he’s streaming his own brand of chaos, he’s practically bouncing around with boyish glee. Though Hoult often takes roles that are quieter in tone, his ability to tap into an almost manic energy makes him thoroughly entertaining.

Though, when the mask comes off, Hoult’s performance dials back considerably. There’s a fierce intensity to the anger behind his eyes but he never lets loose without the Wolf. At all times, Hoult remains focused and ready to complete the mission. If this movie is meant to be silly, no one told him. Instead, his eyes reveal a severity that feels both charismatic and intimidating.

Admittedly, the film doesn’t always work. Because it borrows from so many other projects, it can be predictable while the film’s lack of subtly keeps things fairly ‘on the nose’. (For example, there are literal signs that line the streets with the phrase, ‘Eat the Rich’.) But frankly, I don’t think Leitch particularly cares.

As a matter of fact, I think that’s the entirely point.

How to Rob a Bank isn’t a film that you delve deeply into. It’s a film that you feel. Leitch unleashes the same furious pop filmmaking skills that he’s acquired on projects like Bullet Train and Fall Guy but presents something far more focused. This is a story that’s meant to rile up its audience in the same way that the Wolfpack seek to do on their own channel.

And, for the most part, it’s successful. Even in moments when the Bank feels like it’s going off the rails, it’s tone, energy and just plain fun brings you back for more. This is the sort of film that could easily become a cult classic in the future, especially if the audience feels like it speaks (and steals) on their behalf.

How to Rob a Bank is available in theatres on Friday, November 13^th, 2026.