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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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Close-Up
1948 · Crime
The Ghost Camera
1933 · Romance
That Woman Opposite
1957 · Drama
A Place to Go
1963 · Drama
Mississippi Mermaid
1969 · Drama
Gambit
1966 · Crime
Cairo
1963 · Crime
Take My Life
1947 · Thriller
Lucky Jordan
1942 · Comedy
So’s Your Aunt Emma!
1942 · Comedy
Pierrot le Fou
1965 · Romance
Phantom Lady
1944 · Thriller
Confessions of Boston Blackie
1941 · Mystery
Martin Roumagnac
1946 · Crime
Casque d’Or
1952 · Drama
Whisky Galore!
1949 · Comedy
13 West Street
1962 · Crime
A Man’s Neck
1933 · Mystery
Ocean’s Eleven
1960 · Crime
Calcutta
1946 · Crime
Convicted
1950 · Crime
Scarlet Street
1945 · Crime
The Green Man
1956 · Comedy
Knock on Any Door
1949 · Drama
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
1942 · Comedy
The Guilty
1947 · Mystery
An Act of Murder
1948 · Drama
Upperworld
1934 · Crime
Kiss of Death
1947 · Crime
The Beggar’s Opera
1953 · History
Limehouse Blues
1934 · Drama
The Sicilian Clan
1969 · Drama
Road to Paradise
1930 · Crime
The Dictator’s Guns
1965 · Drama
Cruel Gun Story
1964 · Action
Indestructible Man
1956 · Horror
Ironside
1967 · Drama
The Legend of Lylah Clare
1968 · Drama
Smart Money
1931 · Drama
The Trial
1962 · Mystery
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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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