Genre: Crime

Crime stories live on the wrong side of the law — the planning, the act, and the fallout. They follow criminals, victims, and the line between them.

  • Payback (1999) Cover

    Payback (1999)

    Brian Helgeland's 1999 Mel Gibson crime thriller. Two versions: studio theatrical and 2006 director's cut. Westlake Parker adaptation under Porter name.
    Crime • Thriller
    May 16, '26
  • L.A. Confidential (1997) Cover

    L.A. Confidential (1997)

    Curtis Hanson's 1997 neo-noir on 1950s LAPD corruption. Three lead cops with actual arcs. The rare adult crime film that respects its audience.
    Crime • Film Noir
    May 16, '26
  • The Departed (2006) Cover

    The Departed (2006)

    Scorsese's 2006 Boston crime thriller. Two moles, one in the mob, one in the police. DiCaprio, Damon, Nicholson. Finally got Scorsese his Oscar.
    Crime • Thriller
    May 16, '26
  • Zodiac (2007) Cover

    Zodiac (2007)

    David Fincher's 2007 procedural on the SF Zodiac killer investigation. Three protagonists, no killer caught. Obsession as the actual subject.
    Crime • Thriller
    May 16, '26
  • Four Brothers (2005) Cover

    Four Brothers (2005)

    John Singleton's 2005 Detroit revenge film. Wahlberg, Tyrese, André Benjamin, Garrett Hedlund as adopted brothers. Update of Sons of Katie Elder.
    Action • Crime
    May 16, '26
  • Street Kings (2008) Cover

    Street Kings (2008)

    David Ayer's 2008 LAPD corruption thriller. Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, James Ellroy on the screenplay. Genre material at higher register.
    Crime • Thriller
    May 16, '26
  • Black Mass (2015) Cover

    Black Mass (2015)

    Scott Cooper's 2015 Whitey Bulger biopic. Johnny Depp's strongest dramatic performance since the 1990s. FBI corruption as central subject.
    Biopic • Crime
    May 16, '26
  • Out for Justice (1991) Cover

    Out for Justice (1991)

    John Flynn's 1991 Brooklyn cop thriller. Among the stronger Steven Seagal theatrical efforts. William Forsythe antagonist elevates the work.
    Action • Crime
    May 16, '26
  • Scarface (1932) Cover

    Scarface (1932)

    Howard Hawks's 1932 pre-Code Chicago gangster classic. Paul Muni as the Capone-adjacent Tony Camonte. Foundational gangster cinema.
    Crime • Gangster
    May 16, '26
  • Code of Silence (1985) Cover

    Code of Silence (1985)

    Andrew Davis's 1985 Chicago cop thriller. Among the stronger Chuck Norris theatrical efforts. Early Andrew Davis work before The Fugitive.
    Action • Crime
    May 16, '26
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