Best Crime Movies

In this 1986 film, a young man named Jeffrey Beaumont, played by Kyle MacLachlan, returns to his hometown and discovers a severed human ear in a field, leading him into…

In this action-packed film, Jackie Chan stars as a dedicated Hong Kong police officer who finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes battle against a notorious crime lord. The story follows…

In this 1985 film directed by Susan Seidelman, a bored suburban housewife becomes entangled in a series of adventures after she becomes obsessed with the personal ads of a free-spirited…

In this 1984 action-comedy, Eddie Murphy stars as Axel Foley, a street-smart Detroit cop who finds himself in the upscale world of Beverly Hills while investigating the murder of a…

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, this epic crime drama follows the lives of a group of Jewish friends from their childhood in New York’s Lower East Side…

In this iconic crime drama directed by Brian De Palma, Al Pacino delivers a powerful performance as Tony Montana, a determined Cuban immigrant who rises to power in Miami’s drug…

In this steamy neo-noir thriller, a small-town Florida lawyer becomes entangled in a dangerous affair with a seductive woman, leading to a plot of murder and betrayal. The film stars…

Directed by John Landis, this 1980 musical comedy follows the misadventures of two brothers, Jake and Elwood, played by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, as they embark on a mission…

As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board. Can Poirot identify the killer before the ship reaches the end of…

In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand…

Set in 1930s Los Angeles, this film follows private investigator J.J. Gittes, played by Jack Nicholson, as he becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit, corruption, and murder while…

Set in the 1930s this intricate caper deals with an ambitious small-time crook and a veteran con man who seek revenge on a vicious crime lord who murdered one of…

Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his…

When a madman dubbed ’Scorpio’ terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisoners approach to law enforcement – is tasked with hunting down the psychopath. Harry eventually collars Scorpio in the process of rescuing a kidnap victim, only to see him walk on technicalities. Now, the maverick detective is determined to nail the maniac himself.

Set in a dystopian future, this film follows the life of Alex DeLarge, a charismatic yet sociopathic delinquent with a penchant for violence and classical music. As the leader of…

In this intense psychological thriller directed by Sam Peckinpah, a mild-mannered American mathematician, played by Dustin Hoffman, relocates with his wife to her English hometown, seeking peace and quiet. However,…

Tough narcotics detective ’Popeye’ Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.

In this gripping thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula, a private investigator, John Klute, is drawn into the dark underbelly of New York City while searching for a missing man….

In this 1967 classic directed by Stuart Rosenberg, Paul Newman delivers a compelling performance as a rebellious prisoner who challenges the oppressive system of a Southern chain gang. The film…

This gripping 1963 film, directed by Akira Kurosawa, masterfully blends elements of crime and drama as it explores the moral dilemmas faced by a wealthy executive, played by Toshiro Mifune,…

Set in the racially charged atmosphere of 1930s Alabama, this film follows the story of a young girl named Scout Finch and her brother Jem as they navigate the complexities…

In this classic 1961 film, a wandering ronin, played by the iconic Toshiro Mifune, arrives in a small town torn apart by two rival gangs. With his cunning and swordsmanship,…

Directed by Luchino Visconti, this Italian classic follows the Parondi family as they move from rural southern Italy to the bustling city of Milan in search of a better life….

In this gripping French film directed by Jacques Becker, a group of inmates at a Parisian prison meticulously plan an escape, showcasing the tension and camaraderie that develops among them….

For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.

In this classic psychological thriller, a retired San Francisco police detective, played by James Stewart, is plagued by acrophobia and is hired to follow the wife of an acquaintance to…

In this classic film noir, a car explosion on the U.S.-Mexico border sets off a complex investigation led by a Mexican drug enforcement official, played by Charlton Heston. The plot…

In this gripping courtroom drama, a seasoned barrister, Sir Wilfrid Robarts, takes on the defense of a man accused of murder, only to find himself entangled in a web of…

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this gripping drama follows Colonel Dax, played by Kirk Douglas, as he navigates the moral complexities of military command and the harsh…

In this gripping French thriller directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, the plot revolves around a tyrannical school headmaster, his frail wife, and his mistress, who conspire together in a chilling plan….

Terry Malloy dreams about being a prize fighter, while tending his pigeons and running errands at the docks for Johnny Friendly, the corrupt boss of the dockers union. Terry witnesses…

In this classic thriller, two strangers meet on a train and engage in a conversation that leads to a chilling murder plot. The film stars Farley Granger and Robert Walker,…

Set in feudal Japan, this cinematic masterpiece explores the subjective nature of truth through the recounting of a crime from multiple perspectives. The film is directed by the legendary Akira…

In this classic British black comedy, a disinherited young man seeks to avenge his mother’s unjust treatment by systematically eliminating the eight heirs standing between him and a dukedom. Alec…

Set in post-World War II Rome, this poignant film follows the struggles of Antonio Ricci, a desperate father who finally secures a job that requires a bicycle, only to have…

In this classic film noir directed by John Huston, a disillusioned war veteran, played by Humphrey Bogart, visits a rundown hotel in the Florida Keys, only to find it taken…

In this classic film noir, private detective Philip Marlowe, played by the iconic Humphrey Bogart, is hired by a wealthy family to resolve a series of troubling events. As Marlowe…

In this classic film noir directed by Billy Wilder, an insurance salesman becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder when he falls for a seductive housewife. Together, they…

In this classic film noir, private detective Sam Spade, played by Humphrey Bogart, becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit and murder when a mysterious woman, portrayed by Mary…

Set in a German city gripped by fear, this 1931 film follows the intense manhunt for a child murderer whose heinous acts have paralyzed the community. The police, under immense…

Directed by Robert Wiene, this pioneering work of German Expressionist cinema tells the story of a mysterious and sinister figure, Dr. Caligari, who arrives in a small town with his…