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Movies are all about creative minds. And creativity and imagination are taken to the next level in crime movies. If you're a fan of the genre, then we have a treat in store for you. Read more...
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Last Updated: 10.34 PM, Jun 07, 2024
Creativity is in the soul of any filmmaker. Be it in creating romantic movies or action thrillers, one needs to learn the art of putting one's mind and soul in the right direction. The genre of crime movies is no different. Here is a list of some of the best crime movies created in the world of Hollywood.
Best Crime Movies on OTT
The Godfather
The Godfather is a cult classic tale of gangsters. Its antagonist, Vito Corleone, is the patriarch of the mafia family, who chooses to transfer his dynasty to his evil boy, Michael. Watch how his choice unknowingly risks the lives of his beloved family members.
OTT Platform: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 9.2/10
The Dark Knight
A sequel to Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight is a Christopher Nolan marvel. The movie shows that Batman has a new enemy, the Joker, who is a seasoned criminal. Joker’s target is, of course, Gotham City. Will Batman be able to save the city and its people?
OTT Platform: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 9/10
The Wolf of Wall Street
This film was nominated for several awards, including five at the 86th Academy Awards ceremony (2014). Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Belfort, the film is about Belfort's career choices that helped him become a top stockbroker in New York City. However, things became ugly when his firm, Stratton Oakmont, engaged in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street, leading to his downfall.
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Seven
Seven is a 1995 crime thriller film about the lives of a disenchanted, nearly retired detective, William Somerset, and his newly transferred partner, David Mills. Together, they try to stop a serial killer from executing a series of murders based on the seven unpardonable sins. Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Gwyneth Paltrow star in the film.
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
Joker
The Joker is a psychological thriller movie about a man named Arthur Fleck who wants to become a famous clown and entertain people. However, his journey was not easy, which resulted in his becoming mentally ill. His situation deteriorates further when he wants to kill the rich people of Gotham City. Its sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, will be released on October 4, 2024.
OTT Platform: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
John Wick: Chapter 4
In this movie, John Wick embarks on a dangerous mission to take revenge on those who betrayed him and left him for dead. John travels around the world in search of the criminal czars who tried to kill him. The film stars Keanu Reeves as the title character.
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate Play
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Killers of the Flower Moon
Premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2023, this movie was nominated for 10 Academy Awards. Set in 1920s Oklahoma, the film focuses on a series of murders of Osage members in the Osage Nation after oil was discovered on tribal land. While the tribal people try to preserve the oil, a corrupt politician tries to steal it and make money.
OTT Platform: Apple TV+
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Anatomy of a Fall
The 2023 French judicial drama film Anatomy of a Fall is directed by Justine Triet and is based on a script that she co-wrote with Arthur Harari. Sandra Hüller plays a writer who is attempting to clear her name of any involvement in her husband's passing. Swann Arlaud, Antoine Reinartz, Milo Machado-Graner, Samuel Theis, Jehnny Beth, Saadia Bentaieb, Camille Rutherford, Anne Rotger, and Sophie Fillières are among those who have roles.
On May 21, 2023, Anatomy of a Fall made its world premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Queer Palm and took home the Palme d'Or and Palm Dog Awards.
OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Cape Fear
Martin Scorsese directed the 1991 American psychological thriller Cape Fear. Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Juliette Lewis, Jessica Lange, and Joe Don Baker are among the film's cast members. The movie is about a violent rapist who has been convicted and uses his newfound understanding of the law and all of its legal loopholes to exact revenge on a former public defender. He holds this person accountable for his 14-year prison sentence because of deliberate errors made by the public defender during his trial. The movie received nominations for multiple honours, such as Best Supporting Actress (Juliette Lewis) and Best Actor (De Niro) at the Golden Globes and Oscars.
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
OTT Platform: JioCinema
Promising Young Woman
The 2020 film Promising Young Woman is helmed by Emerald Fennell. Carey Mulligan plays a disturbed young lady who must balance seeking revenge and forgiving others while dealing with her horrific history. Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Chris Lowell, Jennifer Coolidge, Laverne Cox, and Connie Britton play supporting roles. It combines a variety of film genres, such as vigilante thriller, rape and retribution, crime drama, feminist film, and black comedy. At the 93rd Academy Awards, the film bagged Best Original Screenplay award.
OTT Platform: JioCinema
IMDb Rating: 7/10