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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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High Sierra
1941 · Action
Crime School
1938 · Drama
Black Legion
1937 · Crime
The Whole Town’s Talking
1935 · Crime
Dead Man’s Eyes
1944 · Mystery
Daybreak
1948 · Drama
The Return of Dr. Mabuse
1961 · Crime
The Kennel Murder Case
1933 · Crime
The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes
1937 · Crime
More
1969 · Drama
Wide Boy
1952 · Drama
Double Cross
1941 · Crime
Johnny Eager
1941 · Drama
The Saint Strikes Back
1939 · Crime
Phantom of Chinatown
1940 · Crime
The Split
1968 · Action
Uncertain Glory
1944 · Drama
Black Angel
1946 · Thriller
Blessings of the Land
1959 · Family
Bad Girls Go to Hell
1965 · Drama
Midnight Intruder
1938 · Crime
Brother Orchid
1940 · Comedy
Girls on Probation
1938 · Crime
The Shadow of Silk Lennox
1935 · Crime
The Man with a Cloak
1951 · Thriller
The Girl on the Bridge
1951 · Drama
Wings of Danger
1952 · Drama
Blind Spot
1958 · Thriller
Miami Exposé
1956 · Drama
Alias Nick Beal
1949 · Fantasy
Three on a Match
1932 · Drama
The Racket
1951 · Crime
The Petrified Forest
1936 · Drama
Two-Way Stretch
1960 · Comedy
The Wreck of the Mary Deare
1959 · Action
The Unguarded Hour
1936 · Crime
If You Could Only Cook
1935 · Romance
Lazybones
1935 · Comedy
Castle in the Desert
1942 · Crime
The Diamond Arm
1968 · Adventure
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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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