The Bank Job is a 2008 British crime film directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Jason Statham, based on the 1971 Baker Street robbery in central London, from which the money and valuables stolen were never recovered. The producers allege that the story was prevented from being told because of a D-Notice (now known as a DA-Notice) government gagging request, allegedly to protect a prominent member of the British Royal Family.
According to the producers, this movie is intended to reveal the truth for the first time,Production Information, Lionsgate UK website, Accessed 9 January 2008 although it includes significant elements of fiction.

The premiere was held in London on 18 February 2008, and the film was released in the UK on 29 February 2008.