The Witness
2018 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 104 votes
An ordinary man witnesses a cruel murder and becomes entangled in circumstances out of his control. 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 2026-08-09 · 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.
Jolly LLB 2
2017 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 160 votes
A blunt, abrasive and yet oddly compassionate Jagdishwar Mishra aka Jolly, a small-time struggling lawyer who moves from Kanpur to the city of Nawabs to pursue his dream of becoming a big-time lawyer. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Retroactive
1997 · TMDB 6.1/10 · 212 votes
A psychiatrist makes multiple trips through time to save a woman that was murdered by her brutal husband. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Kicks
2016 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 160 votes
When his hard-earned kicks get snatched by a local hood, fifteen-year old Brandon and his two best friends go on an ill-advised mission across the Bay Area to retrieve the stolen sneakers. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Holiday in the Sun
2001 · TMDB 6.0/10 · 204 votes
Sisters Alex and Madison are whisked away to the Bahamas for winter break but soon find themselves crossing paths with a man smuggling stolen artifacts. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
10 Rillington Place
1971 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 219 votes
The story of British serial killer John Christie, who committed most or all of his crimes in the titular terraced house, and the miscarriage of justice involving Timothy Evans. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo
2020 · TMDB 8.9/10 · 244 votes
After the death of her daughter at the hand of her boyfriend, Marisela Escobedo began to fight for justice not only against the murderer but also against the corrupt Mexican judicial system. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Creepy
2016 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 223 votes
After having narrowly escaped an attempt on his life at the hands of a psychopath, detective inspector Takakura quits active service in the police force and takes up a position as a university lecturer in criminal psychology. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
How I Fell in Love with a Gangster
2022 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 202 votes
A mysterious woman recounts the rise and fall of Nikodem "Nikoś" Skotarczak, one of the biggest gangsters in Poland's history. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Informer
1935 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 128 votes
Gypo Nolan is a former Irish Republican Army man who drowns his sorrows in the bottle. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
In for a Murder
2021 · TMDB 6.1/10 · 198 votes
A stay-at-home mom and avid reader of crime stories discovers the deepest secrets of a small town's residents while investigating a woman's murder. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Death of Dick Long
2019 · TMDB 6.1/10 · 184 votes
Dick died last night, and Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Apache Junction
2021 · TMDB 6.3/10 · 179 votes
Apache Junction is an outpost of lawlessness, a haven for thieves and cold-blooded killers. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Ace Attorney
2012 · TMDB 6.1/10 · 105 votes
Based primarily on the first game in the series, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, the film focuses on rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright, as he strives to protect his clients in various murder trials, including the death of his mentor, Mia Fey, and the accusation of rival prosecutor, Miles Edgeworth. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Bimmer
2003 · TMDB 6.2/10 · 136 votes
A black BMW, a symbol of luxury, is racing along the night streets of Moscow in the 90s. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Donkey Punch
2008 · TMDB 4.7/10 · 169 votes
Three hot girls, four guys, and one mega-swanky yacht collide for a serious night of drugs and sexual deviancy. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
1971 · TMDB 5.2/10 · 121 votes
After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black male prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Quiet Family
1998 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 209 votes
A family decides to buy a lodge in a remote hiking area. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Rabid Dogs
1995 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 290 votes
Following a bungled robbery, three violent criminals take a young woman, a middle-aged man, and a child hostage and force them to drive them outside Rome to help them make a clean getaway. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Caliber 9
1972 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 279 votes
Just out of prison, ex-con Ugo Piazza meets his former employer, a psychopathic gangster Rocco who enjoys sick violence and torture. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.