A ‘brilliant’ crime thriller now available on Netflix is being touted as a must-watch for fans of Ocean’s Eleven.

If you were captivated by the George Clooney and Brad Pitt-led remake or the Frank Sinatra original, then the heist film 21 should be right up your street.

The movie is based on the non-fiction book Bringing Down the House, which tells the true story of how six students swindled millions from casinos.

The cinematic adaptation hit screens in 2008 and was a box office triumph, raking in nearly $160 million worldwide against a $35 million budget.

Its cast boasts Kevin Spacey as a professor guiding a group of gifted students, alongside British actor and musician Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth of Superman Returns and Barbarian fame, and Josh Gad from Frozen. Laurence Fishburne, known for his role in The Matrix, also features.

The plot centres around Ben Campbell (Sturgess), a bright student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who needs to raise funds quickly to cover his tuition fees. He joins a team of students led by unconventional professor Mickey Rosa (Spacey), who use their mathematical prowess to hit the jackpot in Las Vegas, reports the Mirror.

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Lured by an attractive teammate and the prospect of vast wealth, Ben soon discovers that the stakes are higher than he ever anticipated when he crosses paths with casino enforcer Cole Williams (Fishburne).

Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics at the time, the film continues to enjoy a devoted following, particularly amongst viewers who’ve recently stumbled upon it on Netflix.

Numerous fans have drawn parallels with iconic heist films like Ocean’s Eleven. One viewer shared their perspective online, writing: “An interesting take on the Ocean’s Eleven style heist. Count cards, make it big and have a fairy tale lifestyle. Worth a watch!”.

Another enthusiast proclaimed: “Genius film. It has a nice story. I love this film as much as I love the characters. Kate Bosworth and Jim Sturgess are the perfect match for this film.”

A third fan raved: “Such a phenomenal movie! This movie has been one of my top favourites since day one, my eyes are glued to the screen whenever I watch it. All the actors and actresses were amazing!”.

One admirer praised: “One of the best Blackjack movies ever made. The movie is really straight to the point and well portrayed by the director. ” whilst another simply remarked: “I thought it was great and I loved the plot twist didn’t see it coming.”

Drawing further comparisons, someone suggested: “If you loved Good Will Hunting and Ocean’s 11, then give 21 a try. Take a brilliant mind and mix it with Las Vegas, and you get is an incredible story, that had a good mix of some drama, humour, and suspense.”

21 is streaming on Netflix.