5,509 movie summaries · Page 30
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 1,161–1,200 of 5,509 movies · newest release first
Sleepless
2017 · Action
Coin Heist
2017 · Crime
Arsenal
2017 · Action
Extortion
2017 · Adventure
Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru
2016 · Action
Live by Night
2016 · Drama
Vangaveeti
2016 · Action
Solace
2016 · Drama
Neruda
2016 · Biography
Derailed
2016 · Action
10 Kalpanakal
2016 · Crime
Moh Maya Money
2016 · Crime
Bad Santa 2
2016 · Drama
Force 2
2016 · Action
Divines
2016 · Drama
Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
2016 · Horror
Inferno
2016 · Action
Shangri-La Suite
2016 · Drama
The Frontier
2016 · Drama
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
2016 · Action
Ism
2016 · Action
King Cobra
2016 · Drama
American Pastoral
2016 · Drama
The Accountant
2016 · Action
Luck-Key
2016 · Action
Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders
2016 · Action
Dhruva
2016 · Thriller
Zulfiqar
2016 · Crime
Honeygiver Among the Dogs
2016 · Crime
13th
2016 · Crime
ID2: Shadwell Army
2016 · Drama
Masterminds
2016 · Action
Bad Black
2016 · Action
I.T.
2016 · Drama
S Storm
2016 · Thriller
City of Tiny Lights
2016 · Thriller
Kuttrame Thandanai
2016 · Drama
Skiptrace
2016 · Action
Akira
2016 · Thriller
Don't Breathe
2016 · Thriller
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