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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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Decoy
1946 · Crime
Captain Clegg
1962 · Horror
Swamp Women
1956 · Thriller
Stakeout on Dope Street
1958 · Drama
Two Men in Manhattan
1959 · Crime
Within Our Gates
1920 · Romance
Penelope
1966 · Comedy
The Crimson Ghost
1946 · Adventure
Crashout
1955 · Crime
Sapphire
1959 · Thriller
The Lemon Drop Kid
1951 · Crime
Terror at Midnight
1956 · Drama
No Man of Her Own
1950 · Crime
Time Without Pity
1957 · Crime
Woman on the Run
1950 · Thriller
The Breaking Point
1950 · Drama
Mystery Street
1950 · Thriller
You Can’t Get Away with Murder
1939 · Crime
Crime in the Streets
1956 · Crime
Golden Salamander
1950 · Adventure
Cover Girl Killer
1959 · Drama
The Lone Wolf Strikes
1940 · Drama
Railroaded!
1947 · Thriller
Johnny O’Clock
1947 · Crime
20,000 Years in Sing Sing
1932 · Drama
Blondes at Work
1938 · Crime
Sinners’ Holiday
1930 · Romance
Japan Organized Crime Boss
1969 · Crime
Prison Break
1938 · Crime
The Killer That Stalked New York
1950 · Thriller
Virtue
1932 · Crime
Tokyo File 212
1951 · Crime
Hammer the Toff
1952 · Crime
Tip on a Dead Jockey
1957 · Drama
The Hatchet Man
1932 · Drama
Green for Danger
1946 · Mystery
The Sleeping City
1950 · Crime
Private Detective 62
1933 · Drama
The Franchise Affair
1951 · Drama
Footsteps in the Fog
1955 · 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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- Mystery Every clue, red herring and the final reveal.
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- Comedy The jokes, the chaos and how it all wraps up.
- Romance Who ends up together, and everything in the way.
- 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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- Emotionally Heavy Movies Movies that make you cry and stay with you.
- 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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