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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 Blue Lamp
1950 · Action
The Return of the Whistler
1948 · Crime
Dark City
1950 · Drama
The Vicious Circle
1957 · Crime
The Walking Target
1960 · Drama
China Town
1962 · Romance
One Dangerous Night
1943 · Crime
Lisbon
1956 · Drama
Blonde Ice
1948 · Drama
The Window
1949 · Thriller
The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery
1959 · Crime
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
1946 · Crime
My Brother’s Keeper
1948 · Thriller
Ransom!
1956 · Thriller
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
1943 · Crime
No Orchids for Miss Blandish
1948 · Crime
The Invisible Monster
1950 · Crime
The Chase
1966 · Drama
Untamed Youth
1957 · Music
The Crime Doctor’s Strangest Case
1943 · Crime
Inner Sanctum
1948 · Thriller
Mickey One
1965 · Drama
Tomorrow at Seven
1933 · Crime
The Girl in Black Stockings
1957 · Crime
The Hanged Man
1964 · Thriller
Diary of a Chambermaid
1964 · Drama
Jail Bait
1954 · Crime
Circus of Horrors
1960 · Horror
The Mad Magician
1954 · Horror
Beast from Haunted Cave
1959 · Horror
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
1933 · Mystery
Penthouse
1933 · Mystery
Black Bart
1948 · Western
Before I Hang
1940 · Crime
Murder, He Says
1945 · Comedy
Dos pintores pintorescos
1967 · Crime
Murder Over New York
1940 · Comedy
Goldface, the Fantastic Superman
1967 · Adventure
The Scarlet Claw
1944 · Mystery
The Amazing Transparent Man
1960 · 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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- 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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