The Naked City
1948 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 285 votes
After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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Crime Movies
Discover popular and highly rated crime movies. This page focuses on useful, popular choices for viewers in the United States.
Updated 2026-08-06 · Ratings from TMDB
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Eligible titles are ranked using TMDB popularity, audience rating, and vote count. Streaming availability and ratings can change over time.
Heart of Dragon
1985 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 203 votes
A policeman forsakes his dream of world travel to care for a mentally impaired brother, who is later kidnapped by gangsters. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Mesrine: Killer Instinct
2008 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 1,013 votes
Jacques Mesrine, a loyal son and dedicated soldier, is back home and living with his parents after serving in the Algerian War. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The 11th Hour
2007 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 100 votes
A look at the state of the global environment including visionary and practical solutions for restoring the planet's ecosystems. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Once Upon a Crime
1992 · TMDB 5.7/10 · 127 votes
On their way to Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marilyn and her husband, Neil, meet several other married couples, including Julian and Phoebe, who are traveling with a lost dog they plan to return to its wealthy owner for a large reward. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Infamous
2006 · TMDB 6.5/10 · 228 votes
While researching his book In Cold Blood, writer Truman Capote develops a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Small Engine Repair
2021 · TMDB 6.1/10 · 102 votes
The seemingly casual reunion of three old friends at an out-of-the-way repair shop masks a hidden agenda fuelled by the arrival of a privileged young yuppie. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Z
1969 · TMDB 7.8/10 · 637 votes
A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Criminal Activities
2015 · TMDB 5.9/10 · 324 votes
Four young men make a risky investment together that gets them into trouble with the mob. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Night and the City
1950 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 290 votes
Londoner Harry Fabian is a second-rate con man looking for an angle. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Fortress: Sniper's Eye
2022 · TMDB 5.2/10 · 178 votes
Weeks after the deadly assault on Fortress Camp, Robert makes a daring rescue to save Sasha, the widow of his old nemesis Balzary. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
London Boulevard
2010 · TMDB 5.9/10 · 824 votes
A parolee falls for a reclusive movie star while trying to evade a ruthless gangster. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Force of Evil
1950 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 141 votes
Lawyer Joe Morse wants to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into one big powerful operation. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Border
1982 · TMDB 6.0/10 · 144 votes
A corrupted border agent decides to clean up his act when an impoverished woman's baby is put up for sale on the black market. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Bogotá: City of the Lost
2024 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 101 votes
After moving to Bogotá for a chance at a better life, a young Korean man rises through the Colombian black market — risking peril for a shot at success. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Jo
1971 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 346 votes
A writer accidentally shoots his blackmailer and tries to hide the body. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Getaway
2013 · TMDB 5.0/10 · 674 votes
Former race car driver Brent Magna is pitted against the clock. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
I'm Your Woman
2020 · TMDB 5.9/10 · 227 votes
A woman is forced to go on the run after her husband betrays his partners, sending her and her baby on a dangerous journey. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Mini's First Time
2006 · TMDB 5.5/10 · 136 votes
Desperate to be free from her drunken, unloving mother Diane, the beautiful, scheming young Mini seduces her stepfather Martin and soon convinces him to join her in a sadistic scheme to have Diane declared insane. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Absence of Malice
1981 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 255 votes
Megan Carter is a reporter duped into running an untrue story on Michael Gallagher, a suspected racketeer. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.