Police Procedural Movies

Following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.

Deke, a burnt-out Kern County, CA deputy sheriff teams with Baxter, a crack LASD detective, to nab a serial killer. Deke’s nose for the “little things” proves eerily accurate, but his willingness to circumvent the rules embroils Baxter in a soul-shattering dilemma. Meanwhile, Deke must wrestle with a dark secret from his past.

In this gripping crime thriller, a former special operations soldier, played by Joel Kinnaman, finds himself navigating the treacherous world of undercover work. Tasked with infiltrating the Polish mob, he…

In this gritty crime thriller directed by S. Craig Zahler, two police detectives, played by Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn, find themselves suspended after a video of their strong-arm tactics…

In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: a human saved from a terrible crash, then cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world’s most dangerous criminals.

A young African-American man visits his white girlfriend’s family estate, where he becomes ensnared in a series of increasingly disturbing events. The film, directed by Jordan Peele, masterfully blends horror…

In this action-comedy film, two California Highway Patrol officers, played by Dax Shepard and Michael Peña, find themselves in the midst of a corruption scandal involving their own department. As…

Set against the backdrop of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, this gripping film follows the intense manhunt for the perpetrators, capturing the resilience and courage of a city under siege….

In this gripping crime drama directed by David Mackenzie, two brothers embark on a series of bank heists in West Texas to save their family ranch from foreclosure. The film…

In this darkly comedic crime drama, a morally corrupt detective, played by James McAvoy, navigates a web of deceit and manipulation as he vies for a promotion. Set in Edinburgh,…

In this gripping thriller directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky, a brother and sister, played by Eric Bana and Olivia Wilde, find themselves on the run after a casino heist goes awry….

In this gripping crime drama, two young Los Angeles police officers, played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña, patrol the city’s dangerous streets, forming a deep bond as they face…

In this action-comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, two underachieving police officers, played by Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, are assigned to a special undercover unit. Their…

In this contemplative drama, a group of men, including a doctor, a prosecutor, and a police officer, traverse the desolate Anatolian steppes in search of a buried body. As the…

In this gripping legal thriller directed by Brad Furman, Matthew McConaughey stars as Mick Haller, a charismatic defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car….

In this 2010 action-comedy directed by Adam McKay, two mismatched New York City detectives, played by Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, find themselves stepping out of the shadows of their…

In this gripping political thriller directed by Kevin Macdonald, a seasoned journalist, played by Russell Crowe, finds himself entangled in a complex web of conspiracy and murder. As he investigates…

In this gripping crime drama directed by Ben Affleck, a young private investigator duo, played by Casey Affleck and Michelle Monaghan, is hired to find a missing girl in a…

Directed by David Fincher, this gripping thriller delves into the real-life mystery of a notorious serial killer who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area during the late 1960s and early…

In this 2004 comedy directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, two African American FBI agents, played by Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans, find themselves in a peculiar situation when they go…

Set in a small South Korean province during the late 1980s, this gripping crime drama follows two detectives as they grapple with a series of brutal murders. The film stars…

Directed by William Friedkin, this intense thriller follows L.T. Bonham, a retired tracker played by Tommy Lee Jones, who is called back into action to hunt down his former protégé,…

In this gritty crime thriller directed by Joe Carnahan, the story follows an undercover narcotics officer, played by Jason Patric, who is drawn back into the force to investigate the…

In this gripping crime thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua, rookie cop Jake Hoyt, played by Ethan Hawke, embarks on a tense 24-hour evaluation with veteran narcotics officer Alonzo Harris, portrayed…

In this gripping psychological drama directed by Sean Penn, a retiring detective, played by Jack Nicholson, becomes obsessed with solving the murder of a young girl. As he delves deeper…

In this 1999 film, a security guard named John Brown is transformed into a high-tech detective with an array of gadgets built into his body after a near-fatal accident. As…

In this intense thriller directed by F. Gary Gray, Samuel L. Jackson stars as a skilled police negotiator who finds himself in a desperate situation when he is framed for…

In this high-octane French action-comedy, a skilled pizza delivery driver, Daniel, turns his passion for speed into a new career as a taxi driver. His life takes an unexpected turn…

Set in 1950s Los Angeles, this film delves into the intertwining lives of three LAPD officers as they navigate a web of corruption, murder, and intrigue. The narrative explores themes…

A psychological thriller directed by Satoshi Kon, this film follows Mima Kirigoe, a pop idol who decides to leave her music career to pursue acting. As she navigates the challenges…

Set against the stark, snow-covered landscape of Minnesota, this film follows the story of a desperate car salesman, Jerry Lundegaard, who concocts a plan to have his wife kidnapped in…

In this gripping thriller directed by David Fincher, two detectives, played by Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, are on the hunt for a serial killer who uses the seven deadly…

Set against the backdrop of the crack cocaine epidemic in New York City, this gripping crime drama follows the rise and fall of a powerful drug lord, Nino Brown, portrayed…

In this gripping psychological thriller, a young FBI trainee, Clarice Starling, is tasked with interviewing the brilliant yet incarcerated Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a former psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer, to…

In this visually striking film, Warren Beatty stars as the titular detective navigating a city rife with crime and corruption. The plot follows his relentless pursuit of the villainous Big…

Set during the Prohibition era, this gripping crime drama follows the determined federal agent Eliot Ness, played by Kevin Costner, as he assembles a small, handpicked team to bring down…

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…

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 this gripping crime drama, Al Pacino delivers a powerful performance as an honest New York City police officer who battles against the rampant corruption within the force. The film,…

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.

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,…