Best Chinese Crime Movies

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Best Chinese Crime Movies
Best Chinese Crime Movies
TOP Movies: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004), The Looming Storm (2017), American Hustle (2013), Special ID (2013), BlacKkKlansman (2018), Kick-Ass (2010), Cock and Bull (2016), An Elephant Sitting Still (2018), Peppermint (2018), John Wick (2014), Central Intelligence (2016), Malignant (2021), RED (2010), Logan Lucky (2017), Nobody (2021), The Fate of the Furious (2017), Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016), Official Secrets (2019), Furious 7 (2015), Molly's Game (2017).

List of Best Movies

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Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 137 min.
Story: The Bride unwaveringly continues on her roaring rampage of revenge against the band of assassins who had tried to kill her and her unborn child. She visits each of her former associates one-by-one, checking off the victims on her Death List Five ...
Style: brutal, non-linear, suspense, atmospheric, action packed ...
Audience: boys' night, adult
Plot: revenge, vigilante, vengeance, hitman, strong female lead, dark humor, martial arts, sword fight, mentor, retribution, tough girl, female assassin ...
Time: year 2004, 2000s, 21st century
Place: austin texas, persia, el paso texas, mexico
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The Looming Storm (2017)
Genre: Crime
Country: China
Duration: 120 min.
Story: Yu, a self-assured factory guard, fancies himself a detective and begins poking his nose into a murder investigation.
Style: atmospheric, disturbing, suspense, rough
Plot: serial killer, murder, police, partner, investigation, danger, ambition, escapades, sexual abuse, police investigation, photography, dead body ...
Time: 90s, year 1997, year 2008
Place: china
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 7.2
 499K
American Hustle (2013)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: USA, China
Duration: 138 min.
Story: A con man, Irving Rosenfeld, along with his seductive partner Sydney Prosser, is forced to work for a wild FBI agent, Richie DiMaso, who pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia.
Style: clever, tense, period piece, suspense, intense ...
Audience: family friendly, teens, adult
Plot: partners in crime, fbi, mafia, organized crime, heist, cons and scams, political corruption, con artists, strip club, politics, sexual attraction, manipulation ...
Time: 70s, year 2013, 2010s, 90s, 20th century ...
Place: new jersey, usa, boston, atlantic city new jersey, new york ...
Is relevant ?
 5.5
 4K
Special ID (2013)
Genre: Action, Crime
Country: China
Duration: 99 min.
Story: A cop and his team of comrades go undercover in one of China's most ruthless underworld organizations to stop a gang leader, only to put themselves in great danger after being exposed one by one.
Style: exciting, serious, suspenseful, rough, crime drama ...
Audience: boys' night
Plot: martial arts, police investigation, law enforcement, undercover, gang, rivalry, sniper, fight, kung fu, hardcore, triad, shaolin ...
Time: 21st century
Place: china, asia
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 7.5
 289K
BlacKkKlansman (2018)
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: USA, China
Duration: 135 min.
Story: Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer from Colorado, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan and become the head of the local chapter.
Style: informative, political, dark comedy, social, inspirational ...
Plot: racism, white supremacy, ku klux klan, african american, undercover cop, racial slur, racist cop, black, biopic, black lives matter, black cop, black american ...
Time: 70s, 2010s, 20th century, year 2017, year 1972
Place: usa, africa, colorado
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 7.6
 590K
Kick-Ass (2010)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 117 min.
Story: Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.
Style: stylized, funny, entertaining, dark comedy, offbeat ...
Audience: teens, manly, chick flick, boys' night, date night ...
Plot: superhero, heroes, vigilante, young heroes, vigilantism, double life, lifestyle, youth, teenager, friends, courage, misfit ...
Time: year 2010, 2010s, 21st century
Place: usa, new york
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 6.8
 895
Cock and Bull (2016)
Genre: Crime
Country: China
Duration: 110 min.
Story: When a murder occurs in a small town in Southeast China, a local mechanic, known for his honesty, comes under suspicion. When the police target him to take the fall, he’s forced to try and exonerate himself, uncovering a number of disturbing ...
Style: tense, disturbing, suspense, suspenseful
Plot: murder, murder mystery, motorcycle, murder investigation, hitman, who done it, murderer, uncover truth, law enforcement, partners against crime, violence, death ...
Time: 21st century
Place: china
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An Elephant Sitting Still (2018)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: China
Duration: 230 min.
Story: In the northern Chinese city of Manzhouli, they say there is an elephant that simply sits and ignores the world. Manzhouli becomes an obsession for the protagonists of this film, a longed-for escape from the downward spiral in which they find ...
Style: depressing, melancholic, realistic, rough, emotional ...
Plot: suicide, manslaughter, life is a bitch, life turned upside down, family problems, youth, city life, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, destiny, children, stoner, big city ...
Time: 2010s
Place: china
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 6.5
 70K
Peppermint (2018)
Genre: Action, Thriller
Country: China, USA
Duration: 101 min.
Story: A grieving mother transforms herself into a vigilante following the murders of her husband and daughter, eluding the authorities to deliver her own personal brand of justice.
Style: brutal, exciting, independent film, neo noir, anamorphic ...
Audience: adult
Plot: vigilante, revenge, female protagonist, female warrior, murder, justice, female assassin, corruption, one woman army, loss of child, dark heroine, mercilessness ...
Time: year 2017, year 2012, 2010s
Place: usa, los angeles
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 7.4
 734K
John Wick (2014)
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA, UK, China
Duration: 101 min.
Story: Ex-hitman John Wick comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.
Style: stylized, exciting, neo noir, breathtaking, serious ...
Audience: boys' night, chick flick, teens, adult
Plot: hitman, vengeance, revenge, one man army, vigilante, assassin, gunfight, shooting, lone hero, tough guy, killer, dog ...
Time: 2010s, year 2014, 60s, 21st century
Place: new york, new jersey, usa, brooklyn new york city, north america
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Central Intelligence (2016)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: USA, China
Duration: 107 min.
Story: After he reunites with an old pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.
Style: buddy comedy, funny, action comedy, entertaining, parody ...
Audience: teens, kids
Plot: espionage, buddy, spy, muscleman, cia, high school reunion, friendship, high school, bullying, accountant, betrayal, revenge ...
Time: year 2016, 2010s, year 1996, 90s, 21st century
Place: maryland, baltimore, boston
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 6.2
 108K
Malignant (2021)
Genre: Crime, Horror, Mystery
Country: USA, China
Duration: 111 min.
Story: When cancer patient Alan Gates discovers that his tumor is actually a mysterious parasite that gives him otherworldly powers, he begins a battle against an army buried beneath society's skin. The movie is based on james wans comic of the same ...
Style: scary, slasher, suspense, dark, tense ...
Audience: date night, adult
Plot: serial killer, one against many, body horror, monster, murder, violence, woman in jeopardy, imaginary friend, kidnapping, supernatural power, sister sister relationship, supernatural ...
Time: year 1993, year 1985, year 1994, 2020s, year 1992 ...
Place: seattle, usa, washington state
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 7.0
 323K
RED (2010)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA, China
Duration: 111 min.
Story: When his peaceful life is threatened by a high-tech assassin, former black-ops agent, Frank Moses reassembles his old team in a last ditch effort to survive and uncover his assailants.
Style: exciting, entertaining, action comedy, witty, intense ...
Audience: boys' night, chick flick, manly
Plot: spy, cia, hitman, secret service, chase, assassin, mission, gunfight, on the run, ex cia agent, female spy, kidnapping ...
Time: year 2010, 2010s, 21st century
Place: usa, new orleans, iran, kansas city, new york ...
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 7.0
 161K
Logan Lucky (2017)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: USA, China
Duration: 118 min.
Story: Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Style: suspense, exciting, tense, funny, captivating ...
Audience: family friendly, date night
Plot: prison, heist, prison escape, prison riot, robbery, caper, bartender, father daughter relationship, auto racing, money problems, ex husband ex wife relationship, brother brother relationship ...
Time: year 2017, 2010s
Place: west virginia, north carolina
Is relevant ?
 7.4
 320K
Nobody (2021)
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA, Japan, China
Duration: 92 min.
Story: Hutch Mansell, a suburban dad, overlooked husband, nothing neighbor — a "nobody." When two thieves break into his home one night, Hutch's unknown long-simmering rage is ignited and propels him on a brutal path that will uncover dark ...
Style: brutal, suspense, action thriller, entertaining, funny ...
Audience: adult
Plot: one man army, tough guy, martial arts, retribution, secret identity, home invasion, revenge, one against many, twists and turns, secret organization, vigilante, vengeance ...
Time: 2020s
Place: america, usa, pentagon
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The Fate of the Furious (2017)
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: China, Japan, USA
Duration: 136 min.
Story: When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.
Style: exciting, stylized, entertaining, action adventure, saga ...
Audience: family friendly
Plot: car, racing, car race, chase, female villain, fast car, kidnapping, spy, car chase, fight, street racing, redemption ...
Time: year 2017, 2010s
Place: new york, manhattan new york city, havana cuba, berlin germany, russia ...
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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: China, USA
Duration: 118 min.
Story: Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive from the law, Reacher uncovers a potential secret from his past that could change his life forever.
Style: intense, exciting, action adventure, action packed, saga ...
Audience: chick flick
Plot: vigilante, chase, assassination, fight, hitman, military, tough girl, tough guy, corruption, lone hero, military police, female soldier ...
Time: 2010s, year 2016
Place: new orleans, alabama, afghanistan, washington d.c.
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Official Secrets (2019)
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story: The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun, who prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed ...
Style: political, suspenseful, psychological, surprise ending, serious ...
Audience: family friendly, date night, adult
Plot: whistleblower, spy, british politics, espionage, politics, british secret service, legal, lawyer, iraq war, expose, female secret agent, secret ...
Time: year 2003, year 2019, 2000s, year 2004
Place: kurdistan, united kingdom, london, washington d.c.
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 7.1
 413K
Furious 7 (2015)
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA, China, Japan, Canada, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 137 min.
Story: Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.
Style: exciting, entertaining, serious, suspense, realistic ...
Audience: boys' night, teens
Plot: chases and races, revenge, car chase, car, race, chase, car race, racing, danger, street racing, classic car, funeral ...
Time: year 2015, year 2016, 2010s, 21st century
Place: usa, tokyo, dominican republic, los angeles, peru ...
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 7.4
 186K
Molly's Game (2017)
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Sport
Country: USA, Canada, China
Duration: 140 min.
Story: 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.
Style: inspirational, smart, freeze frame, psychological, witty ...
Audience: chick flick, teens, family friendly, adult
Plot: poker, trial, gambling, female protagonist, lawyer, father daughter relationship, court, card playing, fbi, woman, strong female lead, mafia ...
Time: year 2017, 2010s, future, 2000s
Place: new york, los angeles, colorado, manhattan new york city
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Black Coal, Thin Ice (2014)
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: China
Duration: 110 min.
Story: Two former cops start investigating the series of murders that tanked their careers when the killings begin again.
Style: neo noir, suspenseful, bleak, serious, suspense ...
Plot: serial killer, police investigation, winter, murder, violence, death, law enforcement, femme fatale, police detective, husband wife relationship, brother brother relationship, suspect ...
Time: year 2004, 2010s, future, year 1999, 2000s ...
Place: china, east asia, asia
Is relevant ?
 5.6
 387
The Liquidator (2017)
Genre: Crime
Country: China
Duration: 124 min.
Story: A criminal psychologist and a forensic expert works together to track down a serial killer who targets people who have been acquitted of notable crimes and uses their guilt as his modus operandi.
Style: captivating, thrilling, tense
Plot: murder investigation, crime investigation, murder mystery, investigation, murderer, killings, murder, forensics, problem, teamwork, private investigation, serial killer ...
Is relevant ?
 7.0
 953
12 Citizens (2014)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: China
Duration: 108 min.
Story: When the film broke out that a young man coming from a rich adopted family murdered his birth father, the controversy around the case hit a nerve with the public at large. An experiment was held through the form of virtual court inside a college to ...
Style: thought provoking, thrilling, suspenseful, psychological, captivating
Plot: murder, justice, murderer, social problems, court, problem, legal action, criminal, trial, courtroom drama
Place: china
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Blind Mountain (2007)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: China
Duration: 95 min.
Story: Blind Mountain follows a young woman, Bai Xuemei, in the early 1990s who recently graduated from college and attempts to find work to help pay for her brother's education. In the process, she is drugged, kidnapped and sold as a bride to a ...
Style: disturbing, thought provoking, serious, touching, controversial ...
Plot: kidnapping, village, woman in danger, life is a bitch, confined, social relations, injustice, slavery, isolation, sexual abuse, bullying, dishonesty ...
Time: 90s
Place: china, tibet, asia
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Lost in the Stars (2022)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: China
Duration: 121 min.
Story: He Fei's wife, Li Muzi, disappears during their anniversary trip. When she reappears, he insists that she is not his wife. As Chen Mai, a top lawyer gets involved in this bizarre case, more mysteries start to emerge.
Style: suspense, detective, suspenseful, captivating, exciting
Plot: unsolved crime, missing woman, vanished man, woman, wife, husband wife relationship, mysterious disappearance, male female relationship, missing wife, husband and wife, disappearance
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 5.5
 201K
Baywatch (2017)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: UK, China, USA
Duration: 116 min.
Story: Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit. Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.
Style: buddy comedy, light, feel good, entertaining, action comedy ...
Audience: teens, chick flick
Plot: lifeguard, beach, sea, swimming, rookie, drowning, water, chase, disguise, surfing, mockery, obstacle course ...
Time: year 2017, 2010s, future, 21st century
Place: california, north america, florida
Is relevant ?
 5.8
 116K
Fast X (2023)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA, China, Japan
Duration: 141 min.
Story: Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the ...
Style: tense, captivating, exciting, entertaining, suspenseful ...
Plot: car, revenge, carsploitation, elevator, fast car, car chase, fight, driving lesson, good versus evil, punched in the face, home invasion, shootout ...
Time: 2020s, 2010s
Place: rome italy, naples italy, rio de janeiro, brazil, london ...
Is relevant ?
 6.6
 73K
21 Bridges (2019)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: China, USA
Duration: 99 min.
Story: A disgraced NYPD detective after being thrust into a citywide manhunt for a cop killer, is given a shot at redemption.
Style: detective, neo noir, suspense, suspenseful, bleak ...
Audience: adult
Plot: murder investigation, nypd, police officer killed, police, corrupt cop, conspiracy, fbi agent, hostage, corruption, chase, murder, nightclub ...
Time: year 2019, 2010s
Place: new york, philadelphia, grand central station manhattan new york city, brooklyn new york city, manhattan new york city
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Extraordinary Mission (2017)
Genre: Action, Crime
Country: China
Duration: 117 min.
Story: An undercover police officer attempts to take down a drug trafficking syndicate from the inside.
Style: realistic, exciting, serious, suspenseful, heroic
Plot: undercover, master criminal, crime boss, gain trust, war on drugs, working undercover, drug dealing, gang, drug bust, fighting crime, rivalry, mob boss ...
Place: china
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Only the River Flows (2023)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: China
Duration: 101 min.
Story: 1990s, Banpo Town, rural China. A woman’s body is found by the river. Ma Zhe, Chief of the Criminal Police, heads up the murder investigation that leads to an obvious arrest. His superiors hurry to congratulate him, but several clues push Ma Zhe ...
Style: captivating, psychological, thrilling, suspense, neo noir
Plot: criminal, sleuth, police investigation, crime investigation, murderer, crime solving, forensics, secret, uncover truth, rural area, serial killer, who done it ...
Time: 90s
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