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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.

See You Yesterday

351. See You Yesterday

Science Fiction Drama Adventure Crime Action
5.3

20191h 26min

United States

Director: Stefon Bristol

As two teen prodigies try to master the art of time travel, a tragic police shooting sends them on a series of dangerous trips to the past.

Themes

"movie: see you yesterday. genres: science fiction, Drama, Adventure, Crime, Action, Science fiction, Drama, Adventure, Crime, Action main themes: robbery, Genius, Time travel, Robbery, Genius, Time travel full keywords list: robbery, Genius, Time travel, Time machine, Time loop, Female protagonist, Brother sister relationship, Teen adventure, Best friends. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of time travel and the consequences of attempting to alter fate. it delves into themes of grief, Sacrifice, And the harsh realities of systemic injustice, Questioning the limits of technology in confronting personal loss."

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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

352. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

Drama Crime Serial Killer Crime Relationship Drama
6.7

20191h 51min

United States

Director: Joe Berlinger

A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy, from the perspective of his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer, who refused to believe the truth about him for years.

Themes

Deception and denial, Obsession with notoriety, Believer vs evidence, Power and control in crime, Escape as defiance, Public scrutiny and punishment

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Stockholm

353. Stockholm

Crime Comedy Heist Dark Comedy
6.1

20191h 32min

Canada, Sweden

Director: Robert Budreau

Based on the extraordinary true story of the European city’s 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis that was documented in the 1974 New Yorker article “The Bank Drama” by Daniel Lang. The events grasped the world’s attention when the hostages bonded with their captors and turned against the authorities, giving rise to the psychological phenomenon known as “Stockholm Syndrome.”

Themes

Hostage crisis dynamics, Bank heist tension, Bonded with captors, Coercive negotiation tactics, Release from prison, Power balance under pressure

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The Ruthless

354. The Ruthless

Crime Drama Organized Crime
6.2

20191h 51min

France, Italy

Director: Renato De Maria

Milan, Italy, 1967. Santo Russo, a boy of Calabrian origin, arrives north with his parents and younger brother to find better living conditions. Due to an absurd misunderstanding and his father's contempt, Santo ends up in prison, where he gets a “true education.” In 1978, he and his friends Slim and Mario embark on a 15-year criminal career, a successful and ruthless spiral of robberies, kidnappings, murders and heroin smuggling.

Themes

Class inequality, Social mobility through crime, Migration and belonging, Loyalty within underworld, Law enforcement coercion, Family and crime ties

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Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

355. Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Animation Science Fiction Adventure Crime Comedy
7.1

20191h 27min

United States

Director: Jake Castorena

Batman, Batgirl, and Robin forge an alliance with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to fight against the Turtles' sworn enemy, The Shredder, who has apparently teamed up with Ra's Al Ghul and The League of Assassins.

Themes

Cartoon sensibilities under pressure, Based on comic dynamics, Immortality quest through cartoon science, Power struggles in a cartoon setting, Mutagen-driven transformation in a cartoon frame, Aftercreditsstinger mood and anticipation

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The Highwaymen

356. The Highwaymen

Crime Drama Thriller Organized Crime Historical Drama
6.9

20192h 13min

United States

Director: John Lee Hancock

In 1934, Frank Hamer and Manny Gault, two former Texas Rangers, are commissioned to put an end to the wave of vicious crimes perpetrated by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, a notorious duo of infamous robbers and cold-blooded killers who nevertheless are worshiped by the public.

Themes

Public admiration of criminals, Retired lawman duty, Tracker led pursuit, Manhunt driven pursuit, Bank robber mythmaking, Forensic science guidance

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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

357. Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

Crime Family Mystery Investigation Mystery Parent-Child Family
5.7

20191h 29min

United States

Director: Katt Shea

Nancy Drew, a smart high schooler with a penchant for keen observation and deduction, stumbles upon the haunting of a local home. A bit of an outsider struggling to fit into her new surroundings, Nancy and her pals set out to solve the mystery, make new friends, and establish their place in the community

Themes

"movie: nancy drew and the hidden staircase. genres: crime, Family, Mystery, Crime, Family, Mystery main themes: woman director, Woman director full keywords list: woman director. concept analysis: the film explores themes of friendship and resilience in the face of adversity, Highlighting the importance of community and support. it also delves into the journey of self-discovery as nancy navigates her new environment and uncovers the truth behind the mysteries around her."

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Triple Frontier

358. Triple Frontier

Action Thriller Crime Adventure Heist
6.5

20192h 5min

United States, Colombia

Director: J.C. Chandor

Struggling to make ends meet, former special ops soldiers reunite for a high-stakes heist: stealing $75 million from a South American drug lord.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Group dynamics under stress, Greed vs loyalty, Risk management in crime, Trust across outsiders, Moral cost of robbery

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Dragged Across Concrete

359. Dragged Across Concrete

Crime Action Thriller Heist Modern Noir Thriller
6.9

20192h 39min

Canada, United Kingdom

Director: S. Craig Zahler

Two policemen, one an old-timer, the other his volatile younger partner, find themselves suspended when a video of their strong-arm tactics becomes the media's cause du jour. Low on cash and with no other options, these two embittered soldiers descend into the criminal underworld to gain their just due, but instead find far more than they wanted awaiting them in the shadows.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Greed and consequence, Violence as currency, Corruption and leverage, Desperation driving crime, Law vs vigilantism

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The Golden Glove

360. The Golden Glove

Crime Thriller Horror Comedy Serial Killer Crime
6.7

20191h 50min

Germany, France

Director: Fatih Akin

A serial killer strikes fear in the hearts of residents of Hamburg during the early 1970s.

Themes

Cycle of abuse, Economic desperation and crime, Violence against sex workers, Addiction fueled violence, Exploitation in nightlife, Objectification and coercion

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