Category
Crime movies
Crime stories trade in procedure, motive and consequence. The best ones keep the tension in the choices, not the body count. Our 18 crime guides average 7.4/10, led by Facing El Chapo, The Shawshank Redemption and The Godfather.
Full guides
Crime films with full guides
8.7View guide →The Shawshank Redemption
1994 · Drama
8.7View guide →The Godfather
1972 · Drama
8.6View guide →The Godfather Part II
1974 · Drama
8.5View guide →The Dark Knight
2008 · Action
8.5View guide →Pulp Fiction
1994 · Thriller
8.5View guide →The Green Mile
1999 · Fantasy
8.5View guide →GoodFellas
1990 · Drama
8.4View guide →Inception
2010 · Action
8.4View guide →Se7en
1995 · Crime
8.4View guide →City of God
2002 · Drama
8.4View guide →Once Upon a Time in America
1984 · Drama
8.8View guide →Facing El Chapo
2026 · Crime
8.4View guide →The Shadow's Edge
2025 · Action
8.4View guide →High and Low
1963 · Drama
7.0View guide →Animals
2026 · Thriller
6.4View guide →Collision Course
2026 · Thriller
0.0View guide →How to Rob a Bank
2026 · Action
0.0View guide →The Beekeeper 2
2027 · Action
7.5View guide →A Talent for Murder
2026 · Crime
5.9View guide →Dabangg
2010 · Action
7.3View guide →Dhurandhar
2025 · Action
7.3View guide →Dhurandhar: The Revenge
2026 · Action
5.7View guide →Gajab Raat
2026 · Crime
6.0View guide →Kara
2026 · Action
7.2View guide →KILL
2024 · Action
7.3View guide →Leo
2023 · Action
8.1View guide →Memories of Murder
2003 · Crime
7.9View guide →Mirror Game
2016 · Crime
7.0View guide →Mirzapur: The Movie
2026 · Action
7.5View guide →No Other Choice
2025 · Comedy
7.9View guide →The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
2019 · Action
7.5View guide →The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
2026 · Crime
8.6View guide →Wild Horse Nine
2026 · Comedy
7.3View guide →Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother
2026 · Action
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7.5Where to watch →Training Day
2001 · no guide yet
7.7Where to watch →The Batman
2022 · no guide yet
7.3Where to watch →The Beekeeper
2024 · no guide yet
7.7Where to watch →John Wick: Chapter 4
2023 · no guide yet
8.1Where to watch →Joker
2019 · no guide yet
6.2Where to watch →Scream 7
2026 · no guide yet
7.7Where to watch →Shelter
2026 · no guide yet
7.3Where to watch →Despicable Me
2010 · no guide yet
How to choose
What to look for in crime films
Crime stories trade in procedure, motive and consequence. The genre ranges from heist precision to slow-burn character studies, and the strongest entries keep the tension in the choices rather than the body count.
Ask what the film is about besides the crime. Great entries are really about corruption, loyalty or a city. Check the writer and director: crime films are among the most writer-driven in cinema.
Where to start: Start with the one that has the strongest ensemble cast. Crime stories live in the supporting roles.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best crime movies here?
The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are the highest rated crime guides here. Ratings are TMDB user scores and change over time.
What separates a crime film from a thriller?
Crime centres on the act and its investigation or consequences. Thrillers centre on the threat and keeping you uneasy. Many films here are both, which is why they appear in several categories.
Are crime films violent?
Often, but not always graphically. The certification on each film page reflects the level, so check it before a family viewing.
Where can I watch crime movies online?
Open a film guide and see Where to watch. Streaming, rental and purchase options are listed by region.