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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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Clue
1985 · Mystery
Yes, Madam!
1985 · Action
That Was Then... This Is Now
1985 · Drama
Target
1985 · Action
Nothing Underneath
1985 · Horror
Death Wish 3
1985 · Action
To Live and Die in L.A.
1985 · Action
Appointment with Fear
1985 · Horror
Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except
1985 · Action
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
1985 · Action
The Boys Next Door
1985 · Drama
The Unwritten Law
1985 · Crime
Irakal
1985 · Crime
Irakal
1985 · Crime
Year of the Dragon
1985 · Action
Teri Meherbaniyan
1985 · Action
Blackout
1985 · Horror
Pagal Nilavu
1985 · Drama
Prizzi's Honor
1985 · Drama
Restless Natives
1985 · Crime
Fletch
1985 · Mystery
Code of Silence
1985 · Action
The Oracle
1985 · Mystery
Stick
1985 · Action
Arjun
1985 · Drama
Cop au Vin
1985 · Mystery
Bar 51
1985 · Drama
Aitbaar
1985 · Thriller
The Hit
1985 · Drama
Dance with a Stranger
1985 · Drama
Into the Night
1985 · Comedy
Death in a French Garden
1985 · Drama
The Falcon and the Snowman
1985 · Biography
The Bad Seed
1985 · Thriller
Hard Choices
1985 · Drama
Blood Simple
1985 · Drama
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
1985 · Action
Avenging Angel
1985 · Thriller
Accident
1985 · Crime
Johnny Dangerously
1984 · 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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- 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.
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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.
- 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.
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