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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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The Mighty Quinn
1989 · Action
Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
1989 · Action
Her Alibi
1989 · Mystery
Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit
1989 · Comedy
Physical Evidence
1989 · Crime
Mississippi Burning
1989 · Drama
The January Man
1989 · Action
Long Arm of the Law III
1989 · Action
Bloody Brotherhood
1989 · Action
Las Vegas Bloodbath
1989 · Crime
The Little Thief
1988 · Drama
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1988 · Comedy
Criminal Talent
1988 · Drama
The Cold Summer of 1953
1988 · Crime
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
1988 · Action
Tequila Sunrise
1988 · Action
In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders
1988 · Crime
Last Rites
1988 · Thriller
Deadbeat at Dawn
1988 · Crime
Feds
1988 · Comedy
Ariel
1988 · Comedy
Things Change
1988 · Drama
Dayavan
1988 · Action
The Drifter
1988 · Thriller
Cohen and Tate
1988 · Crime
Alien Nation
1988 · Action
Murder One
1988 · Crime
Kansas
1988 · Drama
Seven Hours to Judgment
1988 · Action
Messenger of Death
1988 · Crime
Drowning by Numbers
1988 · Comedy
Running on Empty
1988 · Drama
Hero and the Terror
1988 · Action
Thanthram
1988 · Crime
The Dragon Family
1988 · Action
Betrayed
1988 · Drama
Married to the Mob
1988 · Comedy
Young Guns
1988 · Action
A Fish Called Wanda
1988 · Comedy
Tiger Cage
1988 · Crime
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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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