5,509 movie summaries · Page 16
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.
Movie Summaries Matching Your Filters
Showing 601–640 of 5,509 movies · newest release first
City of Lies
2021 · Biography
Mumbai Saga
2021 · Crime
Pixie
2021 · Thriller
Power Play
2021 · Crime
Mirugaa
2021 · Crime
Cherry
2021 · Drama
Check
2021 · Crime
Naandhi
2021 · Crime
I Care a Lot
2021 · Drama
Drishyam 2
2021 · Crime
Body Brokers
2021 · Drama
Silk Road
2021 · Drama
A Writer's Odyssey
2021 · Action
Breaking News in Yuba County
2021 · Drama
Endgame
2021 · Crime
100 Days to Live
2021 · Thriller
Below Zero
2021 · Thriller
Below Zero (Bajocero)
2021 · Action
Kabadadaari
2021 · Crime
Spoor
2021 · Drama
Janowar
2021 · Crime
The White Tiger
2021 · Drama
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
2021 · Action
Krack
2021 · Drama
Nail Polish
2021 · Crime
Promising Young Woman
2020 · Drama
Shock Wave 2
2020 · Crime
AK vs AK
2020 · Drama
I'm Your Woman
2020 · Drama
Wander
2020 · Action
Breakout Brothers
2020 · Crime
Bang Bang
2020 · Thriller
Caliber 9
2020 · Thriller
The Infernal Walker
2020 · Action
Echo Boomers
2020 · Action
The Comeback Trail
2020 · Comedy
The Informer
2020 · Action
Let Him Go
2020 · Drama
Collectors
2020 · Crime
Rogue City
2020 · Action
Can't Find Your Movie? Request a Summary
Tell us which movie to explain next – we'll prioritize it and give it the full Plot Explained treatment.
About the genre
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.
Browse by genre
Browse Movies Explained by Genre
Pick a genre and read what happens in its newest and most searched movies, from fan-favourite classics to this week's releases: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines.
- Action Explosive set pieces and last-minute rescues, untangled.
- Horror Who survives, what the monster was and why it ends that way.
- Thriller Twists, double-crosses and reveals in plain order.
- Sci-Fi Time loops, multiverses and big ideas made clear.
- Mystery Every clue, red herring and the final reveal.
- Drama Character arcs and emotional turning points, explained.
- Comedy The jokes, the chaos and how it all wraps up.
- Romance Who ends up together, and everything in the way.
- Crime Heists, betrayals and who really did it.
- Fantasy Magic, prophecies and epic endings decoded.
- Adventure Quests, journeys and how the heroes make it home.
- Animation Family favourites and anime stories, scene by scene.
Browse by mood
Find Movies by Mood, Pacing & Ending
Not sure what to watch or read next? Start from how a movie feels: dark or feel-good, slow burn or fast-paced, mind-bending or easy to follow, and whether it has a happy, sad or ambiguous ending.
- 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.
- Slow-Burn Movies Patient storytelling that builds to something big.
- Tense Movies Edge-of-your-seat suspense from start to finish.
- Movies with Ambiguous Endings Open endings that people still argue about.
- Bittersweet Movies Bittersweet endings: the win comes at a real cost.
- 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.
Beyond genre
Movie Lists by Mood, Theme & Story Type
Looking for something more specific? Movie categories group films by emotion, atmosphere and story type, from mind-bending twists to quiet character studies. Every movie in them is fully explained.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app