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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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High Tension
2005 · Drama
Chrystal
2005 · Drama
Bunty Aur Babli
2005 · Crime
Havoc
2005 · Drama
Dead Man’s Bluff
2005 · Comedy
Unleashed
2005 · Action
Layer Cake
2005 · Drama
Initial D
2005 · Crime
Crash
2005 · Drama
xXx: State of the Union
2005 · Action
À Tout de Suite (Right Now)
2005 · Drama
3-Iron
2005 · Drama
The Man Who Copied
2005 · Drama
The State Counsellor
2005 · Crime
State Property 2
2005 · Action
Kung Fu Hustle
2005 · Action
Sin City
2005 · Action
A Bittersweet Life
2005 · Drama
Anthony Zimmer
2005 · Romance
Control
2005 · Drama
Zodiac Killer
2005 · Thriller
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous
2005 · Action
16 Years of Alcohol
2005 · Drama
She’s on Duty
2005 · Comedy
Hostage
2005 · Action
Millions
2005 · Drama
Lies My Mother Told Me
2005 · Thriller
Be Cool
2005 · Comedy
Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough
2005 · Crime
Ong Bak
2005 · Action
Jurm
2005 · Crime
Like Father Like Son
2005 · Thriller
Assault on Precinct 13
2005 · Action
Insan
2005 · Drama
Balu
2005 · Crime
Karam
2005 · Drama
The Assassination of Richard Nixon
2004 · Biography
Wake of Death
2004 · Action
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking
2004 · Crime
Pusher II
2004 · 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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- Mind-Bending Movies Confusing, twisting stories you need to watch twice.
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- 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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