The movie follows Memphis, a former car thief who has retired from the business, as he is coerced back into action by a wealthy car collector, Hauford (Robert Duvall). Memphis assembles a team of skilled thieves, including Sally (Angelina Jolie), to pull off a seemingly impossible heist. As the team navigates the complex web of car thieves, cops, and collectors, they must stay one step ahead of their adversaries to survive.