| Maigret (2016) | 7.8 | |
| The Godfather (1972) | 9.2 | |
| Shetland (2013) | 8.3 | |
| The Bletchley Circle (2012) | 7.9 | |
| Justified (2010) | 8.6 |
Crime drama movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant crime drama movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out crime drama, tense, realistic, suspenseful, detective and serious films and TV shows about / with investigation, murder, murder mystery, police, criminal, police officer, police investigation, cop, police detective and crime investigation plots mostly in Crime, Drama and Mystery genres shot in UK, USA, Canada and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as crime drama: Luther (2010), The Killing (2011), Reservoir Dogs (1992), The Shield (2002), River (2015), The Fall (2013), Sherwood (2022), The Bay (2019), Unforgotten (2015), Line of Duty (2012).
Best films
New films
| The Glass Dome (2025) | 6.7 | |
| Valathu Vashathe Kallan (2026) | 7.4 | |
| Lazarus (2025) | 6.2 | |
| Run Away (2026) | 6.9 | |
| Karma (2025) | 7.6 |
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 46 min.
TV show
Story:
Factual drama based on the notorious Whitehouse Farm murders, and the ensuing police investigation and court case.
Style:
crime drama, captivating, suspenseful, realistic, serious ...
Plot:
murder trial, murder mystery, true crime, police investigation, schizophrenic, crime scene, adopted son, british police, murder case, farmhouse, investigation, murder investigation ...
Time:
80s, year 1985, 20th century
Place:
united kingdom
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163K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A dark psychological crime drama starring Idris Elba as Luther, a man struggling with his own terrible demons, who might be as dangerous as the depraved murderers he hunts.
Style:
psychological thriller, detective, crime drama, atmospheric, tense ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
police investigation, murder, police, talented, police detective, uncover truth, psychopath, forensics, crime investigation, law enforcement, serial killer, tough law enforcer ...
Time:
2000s, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
london, england, united kingdom, europe
Is relevant?
133K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
The Killing is an American crime drama television series based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. Set in Seattle, Washington, the series follows the various murder investigations by homicide detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder.
Style:
serious, psychological, crime drama, gloomy, neo noir ...
Plot:
murder mystery, police detective, murder investigation, female detective, murder, female protagonist, multiple suspects, who done it, police investigation, crime investigation, strong female lead, street kid ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
seattle, usa, washington d.c.
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Genre: Crime, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
A botched robbery indicates a police informant, and the pressure mounts in the aftermath at a warehouse. Crime begets violence as the survivors -- veteran Mr. White, newcomer Mr. Orange, psychopathic parolee Mr. Blonde, bickering weasel Mr. Pink and ...
Style:
dark comedy, cult classic, neo noir, talky, brutal ...
Audience:
boys' night, manly
Plot:
heist, crime gone awry, robbery, gangster, dark hero, organized crime, undercover cop, gang, psychopath, perfect crime, violent, mafia ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, year 1992
Place:
los angeles, usa, bolivia, southern california, california
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact.
Style:
tense, rough, crime drama, exciting, suspenseful ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
police corruption, law enforcement, police detective, cruelty, cop, dirty cop, police brutality, dishonesty, tough law enforcer, police protagonist, murder, corrupt cop ...
Time:
2000s, 21st century
Place:
los angeles, south america, usa, california
Is relevant?
30K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
John River, a brilliant police officer whose genius and fault-line is the fragility of his mind - a man haunted by the murder victims whose cases he must lay to rest
Style:
crime drama, suspenseful, surprise ending, melancholic, atmospheric ...
Plot:
police detective, twists and turns, police investigation, hallucination, haunted by the past, police, murder investigation, murder mystery, british police, police procedural, able to see the dead, partner ...
Time:
future, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
england, britain, london
Is relevant?
131K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
When the Police Service of Northern Ireland are unable to close a case after 28 days, Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson of the Metropolitan Police Service is called in to review the case. Under her new leadership, the local detectives must ...
Style:
psychological, psychological thriller, captivating, serious, crime drama ...
Plot:
serial killer, female detective, police detective, police investigation, policewoman, forensics, law enforcement, victim, murder mystery, crime investigation, violence against women, evidence ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
ireland, northern ireland, europe, united kingdom, belfast
Is relevant?
13K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 59 min.
TV show
Story:
Two murders shatter an already fractured community leading to one of the largest manhunts in British history while threatening to inflame historic divisions sparked during the Miners' Strike three decades before.
Style:
crime drama, realistic, captivating, psychological, suspenseful ...
Plot:
mining town, murder mystery, police officer, manhunt, murder, police investigation, investigation, murder investigation, uncover truth, crime investigation, murderer, crime solving ...
Time:
future, 2010s
Is relevant?
14K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Family Liaison Officer Lisa Armstrong becomes a little too emotionally involved with a case (to the point where she might compromise it) concerning a pair of missing Morecambe twins to whose distraught parents she is assigned.
Style:
crime drama, serious, tense, bleak, clever ...
Plot:
police, policewoman, missing person, courtroom drama, investigation, police investigation, social relations, uncover truth, family relations, who done it, under the surface, small town life ...
Time:
future, 2010s, 2020s, 21st century
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
'Unforgotten' follows modern police team DCI Cassie Stuart and DI Sunny Khan, who gradually unravel long-forgotten secrets which have a dramatic impact on their investigation and the four potential suspects. The slow revelation of the ...
Style:
crime drama, serious, realistic, tense, suspenseful ...
Plot:
murder investigation, murder mystery, police investigation, murder, investigation, cold case, missing person, female police detective, who done it, father daughter relationship, uncover truth, haunted by the past ...
Time:
future, 70s, 2010s, 2020s, 21st century
Place:
england, london
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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
After seven months have passed without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at Bill Willoughby, the town's revered chief ...
Style:
black comedy, ambiguous ending, dark comedy, crime drama, psychological ...
Plot:
small town, revenge, rape, small town life, loss of daughter, billboard, police brutality, regret, death of daughter, anger, violence, guilty conscience ...
Time:
2010s, year 2017, 21st century
Place:
missouri, idaho, persia, america, usa
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Steve Arnott is a young officer who’s fallen foul of his superiors for refusing to help in the cover-up of an operation that ended in the shooting of an innocent father. He seems ideal to join AC-12, an anti-corruption police unit, just as it ...
Style:
serious, tense, crime drama, realistic, suspenseful ...
Plot:
police, police corruption, honest law enforcer, british police, police detective, twists and turns, female police detective, corruption, dirty cop, policewoman, secret, law enforcement ...
Time:
future, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
england, united kingdom, britain
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661K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
Style:
neo noir, psychological, disturbing, suspense, atmospheric ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
character study, sociopath, journalism, obsession, cynicism, psychopath, manipulation, morality, journalist, violence, deception, ethics ...
Time:
year 2014, 2010s, near future, 21st century
Place:
los angeles, california, usa, venice beach california, america ...
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Genre: Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK, Canada
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
The Bletchley Circle follows the journey of four ordinary women with extraordinary skills that helped to end World War II. Set in 1952, Susan, Millie, Lucy and Jean have returned to their normal lives, modestly setting aside the part they played in ...
Style:
tense, crime drama, detective, serious, suspenseful ...
Plot:
crime investigation, amateur detective, world war two, investigation, code breaking, riddles and clues, danger, serial killer, murder, trial, innocence, cover up ...
Time:
1950s, post world war two, 50s, 20th century
Place:
england, london
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas.
Style:
realistic, suspense, neo western, neo noir, atmospheric ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
robbery, bank robber, brother, texas ranger, bank robbery, redemption, small town, armed robbery, gunfight, bank, heist, desperation ...
Time:
year 2016, 2010s, future, y2k, 21st century
Place:
texas, nebraska, oklahoma, usa, california
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Drama series set in 1953, against the backdrop of the real hamlet of Grantchester. The drama focuses upon the life of Sidney Chambers, a charismatic, charming clergyman who turns investigative vicar when one of his parishioners dies in suspicious ...
Style:
detective, tense, crime drama, period piece, serious ...
Plot:
investigation, murder mystery, murder, partners against crime, priest, police detective, who done it, village, village life, friendship, clergy, whodunit ...
Time:
50s, 20th century, 1940s, 1950s, year 1953
Place:
england, united kingdom, europe, london
Is relevant?
920K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 153 min.
Story:
When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family?
Style:
twist ending, psychological, suspenseful, atmospheric, neo noir ...
Audience:
teens, family friendly, adult
Plot:
kidnapping, investigation, revenge, serial killer, torture, twists and turns, vigilantism, police investigation, plot twist, brutality, vigilante, cop ...
Time:
year 2013, 2010s, future, 21st century
Place:
pennsylvania, bolivia, georgia, usa, boston
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Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: Australia
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story:
Jack Irish is a man getting his life back together again. A former criminal lawyer whose world imploded, he now spends his days as a part-time investigator, debt collector, apprentice cabinet maker, punter and sometime lover – the complete man ...
Style:
detective, crime drama, suspense, tense, captivating ...
Plot:
private detective, investigation, private investigation, homicide detective, police corruption, corruption, private investigator, redemption, whodunit, crime solving, unsolved crime, cold case ...
Time:
2010s, 2020s, 21st century
Place:
australia, melbourne
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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
By day, the Duncan's are an upstanding family who run a thriving exotic car dealership in New York. By night, they live a dangerous secret life. When they come under siege the Duncan's will have to stick together or die separately
Style:
crime drama, suspense, tense, captivating, disturbing ...
Plot:
organized crime, businessman, black, car, criminal underworld, crime family, loyalty, family business, wealthy family, criminal syndicate, criminal, gang ...
Time:
2010s, 2020s, 21st century
Place:
new york, south america
Is relevant?
52K
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 43 min.
TV show
Story:
CSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that ran on CBS from September 22, 2004 to February 22, 2013 for a total of nine seasons and 197 original episodes. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists ...
Style:
detective, suspenseful, psychological, crime drama, exciting ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
investigation, forensics, crime investigation, partners against crime, danger, workplace, police detective, murder investigation, medical examiner, crime solving, riddles and clues, murder ...
Time:
future, 2010s, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
new york, south america, usa, greece
Is relevant?
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
Murder in Suburbia was a British detective drama that ran for two series in 2004 and 2005.
Style:
detective, suspenseful, crime drama, rough, tense ...
Plot:
murder mystery, police detective, murder, murder investigation, partners against crime, homicide detective, partner, sleuth, female detective, fighting crime, crime investigation, forensics ...
Time:
future, 21st century
Place:
england, europe
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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: UK, France, USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of Linda Litzke and Chad Feldheimer, the two gym employees see a chance to make enough money for her to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of ...
Style:
dark comedy, black comedy, funny, cynical, absurd ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
stupidity, espionage, satire, paranoia, farce, divorce, gym, dark humor, infidelity, internet dating, online dating, sarcasm ...
Time:
year 2008, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
washington d.c., usa, virginia, persia, america ...
Is relevant?
129K
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
A character drama based on the 2001 Elmore Leonard short story "Fire in the Hole." Leonard's tale centers around U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of Kentucky, a quiet but strong-willed official of the law. The tale covers his high-stakes ...
Style:
captivating, serious, crime drama, realistic, neo noir ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
justice, gunfight, u.s. marshal, fighting crime, officer, lone wolves, drug lord, small town, shooting, tough law enforcer, ex convict, family feud ...
Time:
2010s, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
kentucky, south america, usa
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
D.C. Rachel Bailey and D.C. Janet Scott have a robust and engaging friendship which enables them to draw upon each other’s strengths and investigate murders for the Manchester Metropolitan Police.
Style:
detective, serious, suspenseful, realistic, crime drama ...
Plot:
police detective, policewoman, female detective, police investigation, female partner, friends, relationship vs career, partners against crime, law enforcement, police procedural, female protagonist, best friend ...
Time:
future, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
england, united kingdom, manchester, europe
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA
Duration: 750 min.
TV show
Story:
A woman haunted by her past, Detective Robin Griffin, investigates complex and unsettling cases.
Style:
captivating, clever, bleak, spooky, crime drama ...
Plot:
female detective, disappearance, police detective, missing child, policewoman, police investigation, bodies, life is a bitch, self discovery, child rape, hidden truth, child abuse ...
Time:
2010s, year 2013, 21st century
Place:
new zealand
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK, Ireland
Duration: 59 min.
TV show
Story:
A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic ...
Style:
atmospheric, tense, serious, suspenseful, gothic ...
Plot:
serial killer, victorian england, danger, murder, victim, jack the ripper, police detective, multiple suspects, investigator, urban, detective inspector, murder investigation ...
Time:
19th century, victorian era, future, 1890s, 1880s
Place:
england, london, ireland, britain, europe ...
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Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, Ray Donovan does the dirty work for LA's top power players, and makes their problems disappear. His father's unexpected release from prison sets off a chain of events that shakes the ...
Style:
serious, tense, captivating, clever, stylized ...
Audience:
boys' night, adult
Plot:
identity crisis, hollywood, violence, family feud, nudity, power relations, cover up, blackmail, trauma, brother sister incest, relatives, family problems ...
Time:
future, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
usa, los angeles, california, chicago, south america ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA, Hong Kong
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their mind-bending spectacles, the Four Horsemen resurface only to find themselves face to face with a new enemy who enlists them to pull off their most dangerous heist yet.
Style:
entertaining, clever, surprise ending, suspense, exciting ...
Audience:
teens, chick flick, adult
Plot:
heist, illusionist, con men, manipulation, twists and turns, con artists, wizard, magic, caper, magician, stage magic, card trick ...
Time:
year 2016, 2010s, year 1984, 80s
Place:
london, macau, south america, new york, new jersey ...
Is relevant?
390K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.
Style:
psychological thriller, crime drama, thought provoking, psychological, thrilling ...
Plot:
serial killer, psychology, psychopath, criminal psychologist, fbi, fbi agent, serial murder, police, murderer, police investigation, true crime, murder ...
Time:
70s, 2010s, 80s
Place:
virginia
Is relevant?
61K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
After his daughter goes missing, a widower begins uncovering the dark secrets of the people closest to him.
Style:
suspense, captivating, crime drama, witty, thrilling ...
Plot:
missing person, twists and turns, investigation, private investigation, parents and children, female detective, neighbor, father daughter relationship, father, missing daughter, mysterious disappearance, suspect ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
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