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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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Trapped
1949 · Mystery
Cosh Boy
1953 · Drama
Fall Guy
1947 · Crime
The Dalton Girls
1957 · Western
Hell on Frisco Bay
1955 · Drama
The Human Jungle
1954 · Crime
Guilty Hands
1931 · Drama
The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes
1935 · Thriller
Beyond the Law
1968 · Comedy
We Still Kill the Old Way
1967 · Drama
The Big Operator
1959 · Crime
Among the Living
1941 · Thriller
Violent Playground
1958 · Drama
The Perfect Clue
1935 · Comedy
The Mad Miss Manton
1938 · Comedy
Gang Busters
1942 · Crime
The Midnight Story
1957 · Crime
Singapore
1947 · Crime
How to Steal a Million
1966 · Romance
The Big Job
1965 · Crime
Back Door to Heaven
1939 · Drama
The Walking Dead
1936 · Crime
Adventure in Manhattan
1936 · Mystery
Daredevils of the Red Circle
1939 · Action
One Spy Too Many
1966 · Adventure
Riot in Juvenile Prison
1959 · Thriller
Tender Scoundrel
1966 · Crime
Love Is Colder Than Death
1969 · Drama
Double Confession
1950 · Crime
The Narrow Margin
1952 · Crime
Le Samouraï
1967 · Drama
Walk Softly, Stranger
1950 · Drama
The Dark Past
1948 · Crime
The Comedy of Terrors
1963 · Comedy
Pickup
1951 · Drama
The Ringer
1952 · Mystery
Rampaging Dragon of the North
1966 · Action
Let Us Live
1939 · Thriller
Rock All Night
1957 · Crime
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
1966 · 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.
- 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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