True crime movies and TV shows – page 3
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 59 min.
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The story of three of the children who were victims in the 2012 grooming and sex trafficking case in Rochdale, for which nine men were convicted and sentenced. The drama explores how these girls were groomed, how they were ignored by the authorities ...
Style:
suspense, captivating, psychological, disturbing, tense ...
Plot:
human trafficking, teenage girl, rape, working class, sex trafficking, police investigation, true crime, court case, sex slave, sexualized violence, abuse, sexual abuse ...
Place:
bristol
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
Based on the true story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain, Mike Newell's Dance With a Stranger (1985) concentrates on Ellis's (Richardson) short-lived relationship with motor-racing driver David Blakely (Rupert Everett).
Style:
independent film, disturbing, neo noir, touching, realistic ...
Plot:
obsession, single mother, true crime, nightclub, revenge, jealousy, abusive relationship, execution, murder, death sentence, women, death penalty ...
Time:
1950s, 50s, year 1985, 20th century, 1920s
Place:
england, europe, london, california, tokyo
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
The true story of London Metropolitan police detective Colin Sutton's manhunt for serial killer Levi Bellfield.
Style:
detective, exciting, suspense, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
police detective, who done it, murder, true crime, criminal, victim, brutality, blood, law enforcement, law, corruption, police officer ...
Time:
future
Place:
london
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A detective in a small Pennsylvania town investigates a local murder while trying to keep her life from falling apart.
Style:
suspense, captivating, deep, twisted, thrilling ...
Plot:
small town, murder investigation, small town life, homicide detective, murder mystery, female detective, murder, female police officer, ex husband ex wife relationship, crime investigation, mother daughter relationship, therapist ...
Time:
2020s, 21st century
Place:
pennsylvania
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 57 min.
TV show
Story:
The story of Melissa Reed, daughter of Keith Jesperson, aka the Happy Face Killer. After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter’s life, and Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a ...
Style:
tense, intense, psychological thriller, emotional, dark ...
Plot:
true crime, serial killer, identity crisis, family drama, biopic, father daughter relationship, investigation, trauma, identity, justice, female protagonist, wrongful conviction ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
north america
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Genre: Crime
Country: USA
TV show
Story:
A docu-series exposing the dark underbelly of American cities and mysterious crimes that changed the community forever.
Style:
tense, suspenseful, dark, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
true crime, killing, social problems, murderer, criminal, doctor, murder investigation, serial killer, murder, murder mystery, mature, investigation ...
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Genre: Crime
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Dr. Michelle Ward goes behind bars to interview violent murderers and offer insight into what drives people to kill. From her early doctorate research on psychopathy, to her ongoing study of criminal behavior, she possesses a unique ability to push ...
Style:
serious, tense, realistic, psychological, captivating ...
Plot:
prison, true crime, interview, murder, uncover truth, psychopath, criminal heroes, investigation, criminal psychology, serial killer, confrontation, female investigator ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
usa
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Genre: Crime
Country: Australia
Duration: 42 min.
TV show
Story:
The true story of Tony Mokbel; how he grew entangled with the country’s most notorious underworld figures, how he built his massive fortune, and how he became a fugitive on a yacht bound for Greece, desperate to escape mounting criminal law ...
Style:
realistic, serious, rough, captivating, crime drama ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
manhunt, gangster, true crime, gang war, rise to the top, wanted, fugitives, chases and races, criminal heroes, drug dealing, ambition, organized crime ...
Time:
2000s, 21st century
Place:
australia, melbourne, athens greece
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Country: France
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
Based on the true story of two chambermaids (the Papin sisters) of 1930s France who murdered their employer and her daughter. Christine Papin (Sylvie Testud), and Léa Papin (Julie-Marie Parmentier) are sisters with an already troubled past. Madame ...
Style:
disturbing, serious, realistic, suspense, captivating ...
Plot:
lesbian incest, lesbian, lgbtq, murder, sister sister incest, true crime, forbidden love, violence, sister sister relationship, couple relations, master and servant, sexual relations ...
Time:
1930s
Place:
france, europe
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 817 min.
TV show
Story:
An in-depth look at how an FBI profiler helped track down the terrorist Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber.
Style:
tense, anthology, suspense, detective, captivating ...
Plot:
terrorism, serial killer, terrorist, true crime, murder mystery, federal bureau of investigation, homicide detective, psychoanalysis, mathematics, crime investigation, fighting crime, crime solving ...
Time:
2010s, 20th century, 90s
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Genre: Crime, Drama, History, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 206 min.
Story:
When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.
Style:
suspenseful, captivating, thrilling, detective, psychological ...
Plot:
murder, native american, courtroom, genocide, fbi, interracial marriage, greed, true crime, serial murder, american indian, oil, oil field ...
Time:
1920s, 20th century
Place:
oklahoma, oklahoma city, washington d.c.
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
Henry likes to kill people, in different ways each time. Henry shares an apartment with Otis. When Otis' sister comes to stay, we see both sides of Henry: "the guy next door" and the serial killer.
Style:
disturbing, scary, creepy, cult classic, realistic ...
Plot:
serial killer, murder, psychopath, maniac, gory, killing spree, sexualized violence, rape, violent, insanity, incest, serial killer as protagonist ...
Time:
80s, year 1986, 20th century
Place:
chicago, usa, midwest, california
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Genre: Crime
Country: USA
Duration: 41 min.
TV show
Story:
Criminal cases can be won or lost in the interrogation room. Interrogation Raw is a true crime series that explores fascinating interrogations. Each episode captures the make-or-break moments that occurs within those four walls.
Style:
tense, suspenseful, detective, captivating, thrilling ...
Plot:
interrogation, true crime, crime investigation, police interrogation, interview, investigation, uncover truth, police, crime solving, police detective, secret, police officer ...
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Genre: Documentary, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 132 min.
TV show
Story:
Detectives discover that Rachanda's disappearance connects to other crimes buried in Oregon's wilderness; they must close in on a suspect who has evaded justice for decades, but he is always one step ahead.
Style:
suspenseful, realistic, psychological, dark, bleak ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
true crime, investigation, murder mystery, killing, crime solving, uncover truth, violence against women, violence, crime investigation, rape, murder investigation, murderer ...
Time:
70s, 90s, 80s
Place:
oregon
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Genre: Documentary, Crime
Country: USA
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Investigation Discovery transports viewers on a bittersweet and terrifying journey back in time, revealing the dark side of America's favorite decade.
Style:
tense, contemplative, suspenseful, captivating, suspense ...
Plot:
true crime, murder, investigation, murder investigation, who done it, partners against crime, heroes, escapades, uncover truth, police officer, partner, police detective ...
Time:
80s, 20th century
Place:
usa
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Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 58 min.
TV show
Story:
November 26th 1983, six armed men steal £26m worth of gold from the Brink’s-Mat security depot and set about trying to dispose of the bullion.
Style:
suspenseful, crime drama, captivating, exciting, dark ...
Plot:
robbery, masked robber, true crime, heist, stolen gold, gold, gold bar, burglar, crime investigation, criminal, underworld, greed ...
Time:
80s
Place:
london
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Argentina
Duration: 321 min.
TV show
Story:
Based on the true story of one of the most notorious crimes in Argentina, the series intimately follows all those involved in the case, and those who are still seeking an answer to the question: Who killed María Marta?
Style:
tense, psychological, disturbing, captivating, suspense ...
Plot:
true crime, investigation, murder mystery, female sociopath, murder, female protagonist, murder investigation, criminal, forensics, master criminal, crime investigation, murderer ...
Place:
argentina
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
The controversial case of Michelle Carter, who was convicted in 2017 of involuntary manslaughter for encouraging the suicide of her then-boyfriend via texts and phone calls.
Style:
psychological, disturbing, tense, captivating, suspense ...
Plot:
true crime, victim, murder, forced suicide, relationship problems, accused of murder, male female relationship, relationships, female protagonist, couple relations, framed for murder, life is a bitch ...
Time:
2010s
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Genre: Drama
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
"Prosecuting Casey Anthony" reveals Florida prosecutor, Jeff Ashton’s inside story of the true crime drama that captivated and then shocked the nation when Caylee Anthony’s mother, Casey, was acquitted of killing her daughter, despite ...
Style:
disturbing, captivating, serious, realistic, detective ...
Plot:
true crime, trial, courtroom drama, investigation, murder, obsession, legal, dedicated lawyer, courtroom, life is a bitch, law, criminal ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
florida, usa
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 69 min.
TV show
Story:
The film is the first known dramatisation of one of the most notorious killing sprees in British history and was made to mark the fortieth anniversary of Hindley and Brady's trial. It was made with the full backing of the victims' ...
Style:
disturbing, serious, suspenseful, realistic, detective ...
Plot:
serial killer, police investigation, murder, investigation, death of child, rivalry, true crime, murder investigation, husband wife relationship, sister sister relationship, killer, violence spree ...
Time:
60s, year 1964, year 1966, year 1963, year 1965
Place:
england, yorkshire, northern england, europe, manchester
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Sport, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
The Pantani case, a film directed by Domenico Ciolfi, tells the story of the last five years in the life of the cyclist from Romagna, in particular from 5 June 1999, when he was suspended from racing, to 14 February 2004, the day of his death. His ...
Style:
suspenseful, thrilling, captivating, psychological, bleak ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
true crime, professional athlete, sports hero, biopic, cycling, life is a bitch, lifestyle, life, social problems, controversy, mourning, investigation ...
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Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Jodi Arias befriends Donavan Bering and Tracy Brown in prison, and they became inseparable. Donavan is released from prison before Jodi's trial and becomes her mouthpiece, posting on social media and defending Jodi. When the details of the case ...
Style:
tense, suspenseful, captivating, thrilling, realistic ...
Plot:
true crime, killing, murderer, secret, murder, crime spree, murder mystery, female protagonist, serial killer, deception, revenge, manipulation ...
Time:
21st century
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Genre: Crime
Country: USA
Duration: 41 min.
TV show
Story:
American Gangster: Trap Queens is a new installment of the critically acclaimed American Gangster series that examines the lives and the legend behind some of America's most notorious female criminals.
Style:
tense, thrilling, captivating, crime drama, suspenseful ...
Plot:
true crime, gangster, legend, gang member, street gang, historical figure, gang leader, criminal, criminal gang, bandit, street gangster, gang ...
Time:
2000s, 90s
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
An out-of-work fisherman has an affair with a fashion writer wintering on the Cape. She returns two years later with his child, and when she is murdered, the fisherman is the prime suspect.
Style:
suspenseful, captivating, serious, bleak, disturbing ...
Plot:
true crime, murder, suspect, suspicion, fisherman, writers, murder mystery, whodunit, framed for murder, son, accusation, prime suspect ...
Time:
2000s
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Genre: Crime
Country: Australia
TV show
Story:
A two-part mini-series following the police effort in the 1990s to catch serial killer Ivan Milat, who kidnapped, tortured and killed backpackers along the Hume Highway before disposing of their bodies in the Belanglo State Forest.
Style:
suspenseful, psychological thriller, suspense, enigmatic, psychological ...
Plot:
serial killer, true crime, investigation, murder mystery, murder, killing, mystery killer, twists and turns, law enforcement, peril, who done it, uncover truth ...
Time:
90s
Place:
australia
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Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
When the detectives won’t believe she was abducted, a woman must do her own investigation to identify the person who kidnapped her.
Style:
suspense, disturbing, captivating, tense, suspenseful ...
Plot:
kidnapped woman, true crime, kidnapping, investigation, family reunited, kidnapped, violence, female protagonist, crime investigation, nypd, sister sister relationship, boyfriend girlfriend relationship ...
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Genre: Crime
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Investigates the most sensational stories of family members committing crimes together and against each other.
Style:
captivating, thrilling, psychological, detective, suspenseful ...
Plot:
investigation, true crime, evidence, forensics, outlaw, murder investigation, criminal, sleuth, uncover truth, crime investigation, crime solving, dysfunctional family ...
Time:
2010s
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Genre: Crime
Country: Canada
TV show
Story:
Stories of baffling murder cases in which the “murder wall” plays a crucial part in solving the crime. The ever growing murder wall evolves throughout the show as new pieces of evidence, new witnesses and new clues are found. Some leads go ...
Style:
thrilling, captivating, serious, suspenseful, tense ...
Plot:
murder mystery, true crime, crime solving, investigation, murder, crime investigation, killing, sleuth, police investigation, murderer, forensics, criminal ...
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
In 1984, in Kiev, the communist teacher Andrej Romanovic Evilenko is dismissed from his position after a pedophilic act against a student. On 15 May 1984, the pedophile Evilenko begins to rape children, and then slashing the victims in pieces and ...
Style:
slasher, heartbreaking, suspense, atmospheric, art house ...
Plot:
serial killer, pedophile, child murder investigation, true crime, child rape, cannibalism, woman in danger, killer, murder, biopic, serial child killer, crime investigation ...
Time:
year 1984, year 1992, 90s, 80s
Place:
kiev ukraine, ukraine, russia, soviet union, crimea ...
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Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
The real-life story of Charles Whitman's deadly shooting spree at the University of Texas is retold. In August 1966, after killing his wife and mother, Whitman climbed to the top of the school's tower and opened fire on passers-by, ...
Style:
realistic, rough, serious, disturbing, suspense ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
tower, sniper, murder, serial killer, true crime, danger, mental illness, obsession, investigation, mass murder, shooting, university ...
Time:
60s
Place:
texas, usa, austin texas
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