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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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Taish
2020 · Drama
Footfairy
2020 · Thriller
The Empty Man
2020 · Drama
Lupin III: The First
2020 · Action
Honest Thief
2020 · Action
Cross the Line
2020 · Thriller
The Lie
2020 · Drama
Bahut Hua Sammaan
2020 · Crime
Kajillionaire
2020 · Drama
Ava
2020 · Action
Enola Holmes
2020 · Action
Predators
2020 · Comedy
The Devil All the Time
2020 · Drama
The Paramedic
2020 · Drama
Cut Throat City
2020 · Action
Class of ’83
2020 · Action
The Crimes That Bind
2020 · Drama
Project Power
2020 · Action
The Silencing
2020 · Action
The Tax Collector
2020 · Action
Calm with Horses (The Shadow of Violence)
2020 · Drama
Raat Akeli Hai
2020 · Mystery
Yaara
2020 · Action
Back to the Wharf
2020 · Crime
All the Light We Cannot See
2020 · Crime
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home
2020 · Crime
Target Number One
2020 · Thriller
The Dentist
2020 · Western
Beats
2020 · Drama
Death Come True
2020 · Adventure
Lost Bullet
2020 · Action
Wasp Network
2020 · Drama
Penguin
2020 · Thriller
Kadakh
2020 · Comedy
Infamous
2020 · Drama
Judy & Punch
2020 · Drama
Dreamland
2020 · Fantasy
The Last Days of American Crime
2020 · Action
Villain
2020 · Action
The Lovebirds
2020 · Action
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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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- Mystery Every clue, red herring and the final reveal.
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- 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.
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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.
- Slow-Burn Movies Patient storytelling that builds to something big.
- Tense Movies Edge-of-your-seat suspense from start to finish.
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- 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.
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