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Crime movies

A deep dive into the underworld of gangsters, detectives, and heists where the line between right and wrong blurs.

Subgenres include: Organized Crime, Heist, Con Artist Crime.

Accident Man

431. Accident Man

Action Crime Thriller Organized Crime Revenge Thriller
6.2

20181h 41min

United Kingdom

Director: Jesse V. Johnson

Overview

Mike Fallon, the Accident Man, is a stone cold killer. When a loved one is murdered by his own crew, Fallon is forced to avenge the one person who actually meant something to him.

Themes

Revenge and consequences, Corruption and complicity, Mentorship and loyalty, Deception and cover stories, Vigilantism and moral ambiguity, Power and control in criminal networks

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Sweet Country

432. Sweet Country

Western Crime Thriller Drama Revisionist Western
6.9

20181h 53min

Australia

Director: Warwick Thornton

Overview

In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a posse.

Themes

Class inequality, Frontier justice, Abuse of power, Racial tension, Legal ambiguity, Gender violence

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Den of Thieves

433. Den of Thieves

Crime Thriller Action Heist Modern Noir Thriller
7.0

20182h 20min

United States

Director: Christian Gudegast

Overview

Right under the nose of Los Angeles’ elite police unit, the most successful crew of robbers in the state plans a brazen, seemingly impossible heist of the Federal Reserve Bank.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception under scrutiny, Leadership and domination, Law enforcement vs criminals, High-stakes crime risk, Urban crime dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Acts of Violence

434. Acts of Violence

Action Crime Thriller One-Person Army Undercover Sting Crime
5.3

20181h 26min

Canada

Director: Brett Donowho

Overview

When his fiancee is kidnapped by human traffickers, Roman and his ex-military brothers set out to track her down and save her before it is too late. Along the way, Roman teams up with Avery, a cop investigating human trafficking and fighting the corrupt bureaucracy that has harmful intentions.

Themes

"movie: acts of violence. genres: action, Crime, Thriller, Action, Crime, Thriller main themes: post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), Police, Kidnapping, Post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), Police, Kidnapping full keywords list: post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), Police, Kidnapping, Cleveland, Human trafficking, Stripper, Murder, Abduction. concept analysis: the film examines the brutal realities of human trafficking and the moral complexities of justice in a corrupt system. it highlights the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their loved ones and the personal sacrifices made in the pursuit of redemption."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Proud Mary

435. Proud Mary

Thriller Action Crime Epic Action Organized Crime
5.0

20181h 28min

United States

Director: Babak Najafi

Overview

Mary is a hit woman working for an organized crime family in Boston, whose life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes bad.

Themes

"movie: proud mary. genres: thriller, Action, Crime, Thriller, Action, Crime main themes: hitman, Hitman full keywords list: hitman. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of redemption and the struggle to escape a violent past. it highlights the impact of crime on personal relationships and the lengths one will go to protect the innocent from the harsh realities of their environment."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Hangman

436. Hangman

Mystery Crime Thriller Investigation Mystery Serial Killer Crime
5.2

20171h 38min

United States

Director: Johnny Martin

Overview

A homicide detective teams up with a criminal profiler to catch a serial killer whose crimes are inspired by the children's game, Hangman.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Abusive foster care, Ethics of policing under threat, Revenge across generations, Trauma shaping violence, Obsessive pursuit under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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All the Money in the World

437. All the Money in the World

Crime History Thriller Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Organized Crime
6.8

20172h 12min

Italy, United States

Director: Ridley Scott

Overview

The story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom.

Themes

Wealth vs custody power, Legal loopholes and taxation tactics, Ransom leverage and negotiation, Organized crime and family wealth, Parental desperation and resilience, Media pressure and public scrutiny

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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El Camino Christmas

438. El Camino Christmas

Comedy Crime Drama Dark Comedy Organized Crime
5.7

20171h 29min

United States

Director: David E. Talbert

Overview

A young man seeking a father he has never met, through no fault of his own, ends up barricaded in a liquor store with five other people on Christmas Eve in the fictitious town of El Camino, NV.

Themes

"movie: el camino christmas. genres: comedy, Crime, Drama, Comedy, Crime, Drama main themes: dark comedy, Police standoff, Christmas, Dark comedy, Police standoff, Christmas full keywords list: dark comedy, Police standoff, Christmas, Christmas eve. concept analysis: the film explores themes of familial estrangement and the quest for connection in the face of adversity. it highlights the transformative power of shared experiences and the possibility of redemption through human relationships."

Available on

Netflix
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Molly's Game

439. Molly's Game

Drama Crime Professional Drama Organized Crime
7.4

20172h 20min

United States

Director: Aaron Sorkin

Overview

Molly Bloom, a young skier and former Olympic hopeful becomes a successful entrepreneur (and a target of an FBI investigation) when she establishes a high-stakes, international poker game.

Themes

Power dynamics, Risk and resilience, Public exposure, Legal pressure, Underground gambling, Economic ambition, Investigative scrutiny

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Psych: The Movie

440. Psych: The Movie

Comedy Crime Mystery TV Movie Buddy Comedy
7.3

20171h 28min

United States

Director: Steve Franks

Overview

The ambitious friends come together during the holidays after a mystery assailant targets one of their own. A comedic thrill-ride follows, as the wild and unpredictable Psych team pursues the bad guys, justice … and, of course, food!

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Pursuit and investigation, Friendship and career tension, Trust vs independence, Danger from organized threats, Protection of allies, Public scrutiny and ambition

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Peacock Premium
Peacock Premium Plus
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