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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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According to Mrs. Hoyle
1951 · Drama
Illegal
1955 · Crime
Vice Squad
1953 · Crime
Desire in the Dust
1960 · Crime
Bob le Flambeur
1956 · Action
The Enforcer
1951 · Thriller
Mr. Soft Touch
1949 · Crime
The Saint In Palm Springs
1941 · Crime
Manpower
1941 · Crime
Thérèse Raquin
1953 · Romance
Gambler’s Choice
1944 · Drama
Cry of the City
1948 · Drama
The Unguarded Moment
1956 · Crime
Seven Thieves
1960 · Crime
Terror by Night
1946 · Crime
Hysteria
1965 · Thriller
Batman
1966 · Comedy
Crossroads to Crime
1960 · Crime
The Thief
1952 · Crime
Devil’s Canyon
1953 · Crime
Caprice
1967 · Crime
The Olsen Gang
1969 · Crime
Intruder in the Dust
1949 · Crime
Girls in Prison
1956 · Drama
The Hoodlum
1951 · Thriller
711 Ocean Drive
1950 · Crime
Bureau of Missing Persons
1933 · Comedy
The Captive City
1952 · Drama
Sunghursh
1968 · Action
A Black Veil for Lisa
1968 · Thriller
Secret Enemies
1942 · Drama
One Girl’s Confession
1953 · Crime
The People Against O’Hara
1951 · Drama
This Woman Is Dangerous
1952 · Crime
I Was a Shoplifter
1950 · Crime
The Phantom of Paris
1931 · Drama
The Hoodlum Priest
1967 · History
Eight O’Clock Walk
1954 · Drama
Judex
1963 · Mystery
The Return of Mr. Moto
1965 · 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.
- Movies with a Happy Ending Stories that leave you smiling when the credits roll.
- 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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