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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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Detective Story
1951 · Drama
Harper
1966 · Action
Dial M for Murder
1954 · Mystery
The Big Sleep
1946 · Mystery
Mildred Pierce
1945 · Drama
Ocean's 11
1960 · Thriller
Point Blank
1967 · Drama
The Asphalt Jungle
1950 · Drama
The Postman Always Rings Twice
1946 · Drama
The Pink Panther
1964 · Comedy
The Night of the Hunter
1955 · Drama
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
1969 · Adventure
Rope
1948 · Drama
The Thomas Crown Affair
1968 · Drama
Inspector Clouseau
1968 · Mystery
The Italian Job
1969 · Action
Batman: The Movie
1966 · Adventure
The Killers
1964 · Drama
The Naked City
1948 · Drama
Love in the Afternoon
1957 · Drama
The Naked Kiss
1964 · Drama
The Man with the Golden Arm
1955 · Drama
Anatomy of a Murder
1959 · Drama
Touch of Evil
1958 · Drama
Gun Crazy
1950 · Drama
Elevator to the Gallows
1961 · Drama
Safe in Hell
1931 · Drama
Witness for the Prosecution
1958 · Drama
The Informer
1935 · Drama
They Live by Night
1949 · Romance
Arabesque
1966 · Action
The Stranger
1946 · Drama
Out of the Past
1947 · Drama
Rashomon
1951 · Drama
The Big House
1930 · Drama
Sabotage
1937 · Thriller
The Thin Man
1934 · Mystery
Scarface
1932 · Action
Odd Man Out
1947 · Drama
The Defiant Ones
1958 · Drama
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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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