No Ordinary Heist
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| Directed by | Colin McIvor |
| Screenplay by | Colin McIvor Aisling Corristine |
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| Distributed by | Wildcard Distribution[1] |
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Running time | 99 minutes[1] |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
No Ordinary Heist is a 2026 Irish[2] thriller film directed and co-written by Colin McIvor, starring Eddie Marsan and Éanna Hardwicke. It is based around the Northern Bank robbery in Belfast in 2004.
The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Santa Barbara Film Festival and have a UK premiere at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival.
Premise
Two bank employees in Belfast plan a multi-million pound robbery.[3]
Cast
Production
Inspired by the true events from 2004 of the Northern Bank robbery, the film is directed by Colin McIvor and co-written by McIvor with Aisling Corristine. The film is produced by Ruth Carter and Johanna Hogan for Picture Locked Productions with Damon Lane of Next Wednesday Films.[2]
The cast is led by Éanna Hardwicke and Eddie Marsan, and also includes Eva Birthistle, Desmond Eastwood and Michelle Fairley.[4][5]
Principal photography took place in Belfast and Dublin in January 2025.[6][7]
Release
The world premiere was at the 2026 Santa Barbara Film Festival.[6][8] The film will have a UK premiere at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival.[9] The film is scheduled to be released in Ireland on 27 March 2026.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "No Ordinary Heist (2026)". Irish Film Classification Office. January 26, 2026. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ a b Lodderhose, Diana (December 10, 2024). "Eddie Marsan & Éanna Hardwicke Set For Irish Thriller 'No Ordinary Heist'; Wildcard Distribution Acquires UK-Ireland Rights". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Audley, Fiona (December 17, 2024). "Éanna Hardwicke and Eddie Marsan to star in new thriller based on Belfast bank robbery". Irish Post. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ "Éanna Hardwicke and Eddie Marsan to star in Belfast bank robbery thriller No Ordinary Heist". Irish Independent. December 10, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ "Interview with actress Eva Birthistle, director of Kathleen Is Here". Dailybloid. April 1, 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ a b "No Ordinary Heist to World Premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival". Northernirelandscreen. January 21, 2026. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ "No Ordinary Heist: New thriller inspired by the Northern Bank robbery to film in Belfast". Belfast Live. December 10, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ "Santa Barbara International Film Festival". Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ Trainer, Paul (January 21, 2026). "Full programme announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2026 with movies featuring James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie". Glasgow World. Retrieved January 21, 2026.