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Crime Movie Summaries & Endings Explained
5,497 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 Day They Robbed the Bank of England
1960 · Crime
A Night for Crime
1943 · Crime
Dangerous Passage
1944 · Crime
If He Hollers, Let Him Go!
1968 · Crime
Helter Skelter
1976 · Drama
The Blue Dahlia
1946 · Mystery
A-Haunting We Will Go
1942 · Crime
The Personality Kid
1934 · Crime
Kanto Wanderer
1963 · Drama
The Tattooed Stranger
1950 · Drama
The Incident
1967 · Thriller
Storm Warning
1950 · Drama
The Long Arm
1956 · Crime
The Avenger
1960 · Crime
Father Brown
1954 · Mystery
Murder at the Gallop
1963 · Thriller
Big House, U.S.A
1955 · Crime
Dial 1119
1950 · Thriller
The Long Night
1947 · Romance
Crime Wave
1953 · Thriller
The Great Diamond Robbery
1954 · Crime
Edge of Doom
1950 · Crime
Footsteps in the Dark
1941 · Crime
Tiger in the Smoke
1956 · Crime
Fighting Father Dunne
1948 · Drama
Nightmare in Chicago
1964 · Drama
A Study in Scarlet
1933 · Thriller
Union Station
1950 · Thriller
The Jokers
1967 · Crime
Madigan
1968 · Thriller
Doctors Don’t Tell
1941 · Drama
Massacre Gun
1967 · Action
Forbidden
1953 · Romance
Tokyo Revengers
2021 · Animation
The Worst of Evil
2023 · Crime
Live Telecast
2021 · Mystery
The Forest of Love: Deep Cut
2020 · Drama
Judex
1916 · Crime
Blood Feud
1983 · Drama
The White Slave Trade
1910 · 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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