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Crime Movie Summaries & Endings Explained
5,509 crime movies, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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Violent City
1970 · Thriller
Fragment of Fear
1970 · Thriller
Red Sun
1970 · Crime
Performance
1970 · Drama
La Piscine
1970 · Drama
Something For Everyone
1970 · Crime
Joe
1970 · Crime
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
1970 · Thriller
Take the Money and Run
1970 · Comedy
Judy
1970 · Horror
Cotton Comes to Harlem
1970 · Crime
The Strangler
1970 · Thriller
Hi, Mom!
1970 · Crime
The Walking Stick
1970 · Drama
Multiple Maniacs
1970 · Crime
Entertaining Mr. Sloane
1970 · Drama
Bloody Mama
1970 · Drama
The Liberation of L.B. Jones
1970 · Drama
Gentlemen in White Vests
1970 · Crime
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1970 · Comedy
Last Known Address
1970 · Thriller
The Honeymoon Killers
1970 · Drama
Bloodstained Clan of Honor
1970 · Action
Rider on the Rain
1970 · Mystery
Jeevan Mrityu
1970 · Drama
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963 · Action
West Side Story
1961 · Drama
Easy Rider
1969 · Drama
Urge to Kill
1960 · Crime
Shadow on the Wall
1950 · Crime
Destination Murder
1950 · Crime
Legion of Terror
1936 · Action
The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery
1950 · Comedy
Newsboys’ Home
1938 · Crime
New York Confidential
1955 · Crime
Nowhere to Go
1958 · Crime
Marlowe
1969 · Crime
Tokyo Joe
1949 · Drama
Malaga
1954 · Drama
The Devil Makes Three
1952 · Crime
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What Makes a Crime Movie? Crime Movies Explained
Crime films delve into the underworld of criminal activities, often exploring themes of justice, corruption, and moral ambiguity. These movies may follow law enforcement officers, detectives, or criminals themselves as they navigate a world filled with tension, deceit, and intrigue. Crime dramas often portray complex character studies, revealing the motivations and consequences of unlawful actions.
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- Romance Who ends up together, and everything in the way.
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- Mind-Bending Movies Confusing, twisting stories you need to watch twice.
- Fast-Paced Movies No slow scenes: the story never stops moving.
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- Light & Easy Movies Easy watching with low emotional stakes.
- Intense Movies Relentless action and constant pressure.
- Whimsical Movies Playful, imaginative and a little bit odd.
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