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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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The Mayor of Hell
1933 · Drama
No Way Out
1950 · Crime
So Dark the Night
1946 · Crime
Nightfall
1956 · Thriller
Quicksand
1950 · Thriller
After the Fox
1966 · Comedy
Slightly Scarlet
1956 · Crime
The Big Caper
1957 · Drama
The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
1967 · Crime
The Happening
1967 · Comedy
Thank You, Mr. Moto
1937 · Crime
The Suspect
1944 · Drama
Mr. Moto’s Last Warning
1939 · Thriller
Sherlock Holmes in Washington
1943 · Mystery
Swamp Water
1941 · Mystery
Flight to Tangier
1953 · Crime
I’ll Name the Murderer
1936 · Comedy
Scream
1949 · Mystery
The Killer Is Loose
1956 · Crime
The Warped Ones
1960 · Drama
The Lower Depths
1936 · Romance
Secrets of the French Police
1932 · Crime
Blast of Silence
1961 · Drama
Man in the Attic
1953 · Thriller
Experiment Alcatraz
1950 · Crime
Charlie Chan in Honolulu
1938 · Thriller
Easy Money
1948 · Comedy
The Man Who Watched Trains Go By
1952 · Drama
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
1942 · Mystery
Cafe Hostess
1940 · Drama
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
1942 · Thriller
The Money Trap
1965 · Crime
There’s That Woman Again
1938 · Crime
A Lady Without Passport
1950 · Crime
Non-Stop New York
1937 · Romance
The Shadow on the Window
1957 · Crime
The Man From Cairo
1953 · Drama
Chicago
1927 · Crime
The Arnelo Affair
1947 · Crime
Made in U.S.A
1966 · Mystery
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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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