Den of Thieves (2018) is an intense crime thriller that follows the intersecting lives of an elite unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and a highly skilled group of bank robbers. The story is centered around "Big Nick" O'Brien (Gerard Butler), a rough and relentless detective who leads the Major Crimes unit, determined to take down a notorious gang led by Ray Merrimen (Pablo Schreiber). The film showcases a gritty, cat-and-mouse chase as the two sides engage in a psychological and tactical battle, leading to an inevitable explosive confrontation.