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The Helicopter Heist: Everything You Need to Know
The series is based on one of the biggest robberies in Swedish history.
By Ingrid Ostby
Nov. 22, 2024
The Helicopter Heist: True Story, Cast, Trailer - Netflix Tudum
To escape with a cool $5 million, a group of criminals plans an intricate heist that involves a security firm with a concrete roof filled to the brim with cold hard cash, a stolen helicopter, and a police station several hundred feet away. Can they pull it off and walk away unscathed? The Helicopter Heist, a Swedish crime thriller based on the book of the same name, tells the true story of a 2009 heist in Stockholm. The series, written and created by Ronnie Sandahl (Borg vs. McEnroe), was directed by Daniél Espinosa (Morbius), Jonas Alexander Arnby (When Animals Dream), and Anna Zackrisson (The Restaurant).
When will The Helicopter Heist be released?
Where can I find the trailer for The Helicopter Heist?
Check it out at the top of this page.
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Who’s in the cast of The Helicopter Heist?
- Mahmut Suvakci (Easy Money) as Rami, a reformed criminal who’s married with two children
- Ardalan Esmaili (The Charmer) as Michel, Rami’s childhood friend and the heist’s mastermind
- Dejan Milacic (Taelgia) as Zoran, the heist’s organizer
- Wim Elfwencrona as Nicke, an explosives expert
- Erik Svedberg-Zelman (Düsseldorf, Skåne) as Axel, a pilot
- Johanna Hedberg (Drottningarna) as Karin, Rami’s wife
- Iskra Kostić (Riding in Darkness) as Leonie, a police officer
What happens in The Helicopter Heist?
Childhood friends and ex-robbery duo Michel and Rami lost touch years ago after Rami left a life of crime behind to start a family with Karin (Hedberg). Michel is still in the game, however, and is one of the best in the biz, according to Rami. But when Michel contacts Rami about his plans for a major payday involving a massive security firm in Stockholm, Rami is hesitant. Now a father of two and happily married, he’s not keen on leaving the quiet life. Will a multimillion dollar payout change his mind? As the two friends reconnect, they organize a crew to set in motion an explosive robbery scheme that will change their lives forever.
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Is The Helicopter Heist based on a book?
Yes, it’s based on the book of the same name (Helikopterrånet) by Swedish author Jonas Bonnier.
Is The Helicopter Heist based on a true story?
Yes, The Helicopter Heist is based on a real-life heist referred to as the Västberga helicopter robbery. The event, which took place in September 2009 in southern Stockholm, is considered one of the biggest heists in Swedish history.
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Where does The Helicopter Heist take place?
The Helicopter Heist takes place in Stockholm.
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