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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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Dead End
1937 · Drama
The Falcon in Hollywood
1944 · Crime
Mafioso
1962 · Crime
Black Tuesday
1954 · Crime
The Sucker
1965 · Crime
Edge of Eternity
1959 · Thriller
Ring of Fire
1961 · Adventure
Mysterious Intruder
1946 · Crime
Pete Kelly’s Blues
1955 · Drama
Assault on a Queen
1966 · Crime
Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise
1940 · Crime
The Falcon and the Co-Eds
1943 · Mystery
An Inspector Calls
1954 · Drama
I Stole a Million
1939 · Drama
Port of Shadows
1938 · Drama
Jewel Thief
1967 · Drama
The Man Who Wouldn’t Die
1942 · Mystery
Guilt Is My Shadow
1950 · Crime
Racket Busters
1938 · Crime
Exclusive Story
1936 · Crime
Highway 13
1948 · Mystery
D.O.A.
1949 · Crime
House of Bamboo
1955 · Drama
The Ogre of Athens
1956 · Comedy
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1939 · Mystery
Black Butterflies
2022 · Drama
Think Fast, Mr. Moto
1937 · Mystery
Special Investigator
1936 · Romance
The Big Knife
1955 · Crime
Are You Listening?
1932 · Drama
The Fuller Brush Man
1948 · Adventure
The Brothers Rico
1957 · Crime
Secret Service of the Air
1939 · Thriller
Black Gravel
1961 · Thriller
A Prize of Arms
1962 · Crime
Fortune Is a Woman
1957 · Thriller
Bordertown
1935 · Drama
Johnny Cool
1963 · Crime
Let No Man Write My Epitaph
1960 · Drama
Accidents Will Happen
1938 · Drama
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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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- Crime Heists, betrayals and who really did it.
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- Dark Movies Grim worlds, moral grey zones and heavy atmospheres.
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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.
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