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Top 56 Thrilling Crime & Drama Films from 2005 You Need to See

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  1. 1TsotsiMovie · 2005 · 94m · Crime, DramaTsotsi, a young man growing up in the Johannesburg ghetto, left his home as a child to escape his parents. Now a teenage gangster, he steals a car and discovers a baby in the back seat. Tsotsi takes the child under his care, and through this unexpected responsibility, begins to question his life of crime.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9
  2. 2The Big WhiteMovie · 2005 · 100m · Comedy, Crime, DramaA travel agent looking to solve his money troubles becomes interested in a frozen body. Suddenly, two hitmen are after the same thing.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2
  3. 3ChaosMovie · 2005 · 106m · Drama, Action, CrimeDetective Quentin Conners is suspended and his partner Jason York resigns following a fatal shooting on the Pearl Street Bridge. While overseeing a bank heist with hostages, Conners is partnered with rookie Shane Dekker. The thieves, led by Lorenz, don't appear to steal any money. However, the police discover the criminals planted a virus that stole one billion dollars across various accounts using Chaos Theory. They also learn Lorenz is killing his own crew.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3
  4. 4Anthony ZimmerMovie · 2005 · 90m · Thriller, Crime, DramaFrançois, a regular guy, is instantly captivated by a stunning woman he meets on the train, who invites him to the Riviera for the weekend. The next morning, she vanishes, and the police arrest François, suspecting he's impersonating her fugitive husband, Anthony Zimmer. Betrayed and manipulated, François' life is irrevocably altered, and he's willing to do anything – even risk his life – to be with the enigmatic woman.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3
  5. 5TraitorMovie · 2008 · 114m · Drama, Action, ThrillerFBI Agent Roy Clayton is assigned to investigate a dangerous global conspiracy. The evidence consistently points to Samir Horn, a former U.S. Special Operations officer.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7
  6. 6Romanzo CriminaleMovie · 2005 · 152m · Crime, DramaAfter a stint in juvenile detention, Freddo reunites with his old friends Libano and Dandi, and together they launch a criminal empire that quickly makes them the most powerful gangsters in Rome. Libano thrives on their newfound power, aiming to expand their influence throughout the city's criminal world, while Freddo and Dandi are more interested in personal pleasures. For years, their gang carries out elaborate crimes, but decades of success breed suspicion, threatening to destroy their friendship.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2
  7. 7QuarantineMovie · 2008 · 89m · Horror, Science Fiction, ThrillerA TV reporter and her cameraman find themselves trapped inside a building that's been quarantined by the CDC. The quarantine is in effect because of a sudden outbreak of a strange virus that transforms people into violent attackers.Stream onIMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8
  8. 8Harsh TimesMovie · 2005 · 116m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerJim Davis, a former Army Ranger, is tempted back into a life of minor crime after a promising job with the LAPD falls through. His close friend is urged by his girlfriend Sylvia to get a steady job, but Jim prioritizes leisure and quick money from small-time robberies, all while pursuing a law enforcement career so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4
  9. 9Hustle & FlowMovie · 2005 · 116m · Crime, Drama, MusicSeeking a change, a Memphis pimp going through a mid-life crisis teams up with his friends to pursue a career as a hip-hop artist.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2
  10. 10The Beat That My Heart SkippedMovie · 2005 · 107m · Drama, CrimeA driven real estate agent unexpectedly finds himself drawn to playing the piano and begins auditioning for opportunities with the assistance of a talented young musician. However, the demands of his high-stakes, ethically questionable job jeopardize his newfound musical ambitions.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9
  11. 11AntibodiesMovie · 2005 · 127m · Thriller, Crime, DramaAfter a notorious German serial killer is captured for horrific crimes, a farmer and police officer from a quiet rural community near Berlin becomes involved. He seeks answers to a murder that has deeply affected his close-knit town.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7
  12. 12Paradise NowMovie · 2005 · 90m · Crime, Thriller, DramaTwo friends from childhood are recruited to carry out a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 6.9
  13. 13CapoteMovie · 2005 · 114m · Crime, DramaThis film chronicles writer Truman Capote's ambitious project for The New Yorker: a groundbreaking, true-crime book titled "In Cold Blood."Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0
  14. 14Adam's ApplesMovie · 2005 · 95m · Drama, Comedy, CrimeA man with neo-Nazi beliefs is ordered to do community service at a church, where he finds himself in conflict with the deeply devoted priest.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4
  15. 15Green Street HooligansMovie · 2005 · 109m · Crime, DramaWrongfully expelled from Harvard, American Matt Buckner goes to live with his sister in England. He befriends her charismatic but dangerous brother-in-law, Pete Dunham, and becomes immersed in the world of British football hooliganism. Through a developing friendship, Matt learns to be assertive within this hidden and often violent environment. *Green Street Hooligans* is a story about loyalty, trust, and the potentially harsh results of living life on the edge.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3
  16. 16AnniyanMovie · 2005 · 181m · Action, Drama, ThrillerOverwhelmed by societal decay and romantic disappointment, a mild-mannered lawyer develops multiple personality disorder. This manifests as distinct personalities: one a ruthless vigilante, the other a flamboyant metrosexual, both existing within him.Stream onIMDb 8.4TMDB 7.4
  17. 17On ProbationMovie · 2005 · 112m · Mystery, Crime, ActionMariano, a psychologist, is sentenced to community service following a traffic accident lawsuit. He begins working with Alfredo, a police officer struggling with depression after his wife's infidelity. Mariano becomes unexpectedly drawn into a double homicide investigation that Alfredo is leading.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
  18. 18Lila SaysMovie · 2005 · 89m · Crime, Drama, RomanceChimo becomes infatuated with Lila, a blonde girl who recently moved to his Arab neighborhood with her aunt. When the leader of a rival gang also develops feelings for Lila, a love triangle forms, leading to experiences of sexual awakening and a series of tragic consequences.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4
  19. 19The AxMovie · 2005 · 122m · Comedy, Crime, DramaBruno, a man recently out of work after three years from a paper mill, believes the job market has become too crowded. He makes the decision to get rid of his competitors, once and for all.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9
  20. 20SarkarMovie · 2005 · 123m · Crime, Action, DramaSubhash Nagre secretly governs a city, commanding a devoted following. When those who seek his demise plot to kill him, his son steps forward to confront them.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 6.8
  21. 21Dead Man's BluffMovie · 2005 · 111m · Crime, Comedy, ThrillerSergei and Simon are tasked with delivering a suitcase of heroin to Mikhalych, under threat of death. Their only approach to resolving any issues is violence.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8
  22. 22The Ice HarvestMovie · 2005 · 88m · Crime, Comedy, DramaA lawyer with questionable ethics plans a Christmas Eve heist to defraud a local crime syndicate. However, his partner, who owns a strip club, seems to have alternative intentions for the stolen money.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9
  23. 23Little FishMovie · 2005 · 114m · Drama, CrimeIn Sydney's Little Saigon, a woman attempting to leave her history behind finds herself caught up in a drug transaction.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 5.7
  24. 24Dear WendyMovie · 2005 · 105m · Comedy, Crime, DramaIn a working-class American town, a group of teenagers form the Dandies, a gang of armed individuals led by Dick Dandelion. They adhere to a strict pacifist code, despite carrying guns. The group welcomes Sebastian, the grandson of Dick's childhood nanny, Clarabelle, who is afraid of the other gangs in town. Dick and the Dandies attempt to protect Clarabelle, but circumstances force the gang to move beyond simply posturing.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.8
  25. 25Bunty Aur BabliMovie · 2005 · 170m · Comedy, Crime, RomanceBunty and Babli, two young people who run away from home to pursue their dreams, unexpectedly meet. Facing obstacles, they turn to con artistry and quickly become the country's top con artists. But their success is jeopardized by a persistent police officer determined to bring them down.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  26. 26The MatadorMovie · 2005 · 97m · Action, Comedy, CrimeDanny Wright is a traveling salesman whose ordinary life takes a sharp turn when he encounters Julian, a potentially dangerous stranger, in a Mexican bar. This chance meeting triggers a series of events that dramatically alter both men's lives. Wright finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a world far removed from his usual routine, and surprisingly adapts to it.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3
  27. 27The BusinessMovie · 2005 · 96m · Drama, Action, ThrillerIn the 1980s, Frankie yearns to leave his life in South East London, and an opportunity arises when his mother's abusive boyfriend is confronted. Following an altercation with the boyfriend, Frankie flees to Spain and finds work delivering a package to Charlie, a stylish gangster who offers him a job. As Charlie's driver, Frankie is drawn into a world of luxury and excitement, but the lifestyle's temptations threaten to unravel everything.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1
  28. 28Two for the MoneyMovie · 2005 · 122m · Comedy, Crime, DramaA former college athlete teams up with a sports consultant to predict the outcomes of football games for wealthy gamblers.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0
  29. 29Initial DMovie · 2005 · 109m · Action, Crime, DramaFollowing his initial victory, Takumi dedicates himself to drift racing, a skill he's unknowingly honed while working as a tofu delivery driver in his father's Toyota AE86.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.7
  30. 30Sin CityMovie · 2005 · 124m · Crime, ThrillerSin City is a place for those on the edge: the tough, the corrupt, the lost. Some say it's dark, others say it's hard-boiled. For some, it's home – a world of crooked cops, alluring women, and desperate people fighting back. Driven by revenge, seeking redemption, or both, these unlikely heroes struggle to do what's right in a city that doesn't care.Stream onIMDb 8.0TMDB 7.5
  31. 31Lord of WarMovie · 2005 · 122m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerYuri Orlov is a weapons dealer who travels the world's most dangerous areas, constantly evading a determined Interpol agent, his competitors, and even some of his clients – including many of the world’s most powerful dictators. Ultimately, he is forced to confront his own moral choices.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3
  32. 32Transporter 2Movie · 2005 · 88m · Action, Thriller, CrimeFrank Martin, a professional driver and ex-Special Forces operative, is working in Miami as a temporary chauffeur for a government official and his family. When the family's young son is threatened with kidnapping, Frank quickly finds himself protecting the boy and uncovering the plot.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  33. 33The ProtectorMovie · 2005 · 105m · Action, Crime, DramaKham, a young fighter, travels to Australia to recover his stolen elephant. He teams up with a Thai-born Australian detective and faces a series of challenges, confronting a ruthless gang led by a dangerous woman and her two formidable bodyguards.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1
  34. 34The Exorcism of Emily RoseMovie · 2005 · 122m · Crime, Drama, HorrorFollowing the death of a young girl named Emily Rose, suspicion immediately falls on Father Moore, the priest who performed an exorcism on her. He is arrested and charged with murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner defending Moore, but she faces a difficult task: convincing a jury to believe his account of events.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  35. 35UnleashedMovie · 2005 · 103m · Action, CrimeDanny has known only a life of fighting for survival. His owner, Bart, treats him like a pet, even using a collar to profit from Danny's participation in underground fight clubs. After a car accident devastates Bart’s crew, Danny escapes and finds refuge with a blind piano tuner. The tuner uses music to help Danny confront his past and rediscover his humanity.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9
  36. 36A History of ViolenceMovie · 2005 · 96m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeA typical family's life is upended when the father shoots and kills someone at his diner, claiming self-defense.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2
  37. 37Four BrothersMovie · 2005 · 109m · Action, CrimeFour brothers, who were adopted and raised apart, go back to their Detroit hometown after their mother is killed. They decide to seek revenge on those responsible.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8
  38. 38HostageMovie · 2005 · 113m · Action, Thriller, CrimeA mafia accountant's hostage situation forces a police officer to negotiate. Haunted by past failures as a negotiator, the officer must navigate the tense standoff while his own family becomes targets of the mob.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3
  39. 39The Devil's RejectsMovie · 2005 · 111m · Drama, Horror, CrimeFleeing from the relentless Sheriff Wydell, the deadly Firefly family goes on the run. Wydell, equally ruthless, will stop at nothing to bring them to justice.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7
  40. 40Fun with Dick and JaneMovie · 2005 · 90m · Comedy, CrimeWhen Dick Harper is laid off from his job at the failing company Globodyne, he and his wife Jane are overwhelmed by debt and are forced to turn to crime. Surprisingly, the intelligent couple become skilled and even take pleasure in robbing others, but their conscience is pricked when they realize the harm they're causing. Learning that Globodyne's boss, Jack McCallister, orchestrated the company's downfall through fraud, Dick and Jane decide to seek revenge.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2
  41. 41Lucky Number SlevinMovie · 2006 · 110m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeSlevin is caught in the crossfire of a power struggle between the city's most powerful crime bosses. Constantly under surveillance, he must avoid being killed by a notorious assassin while desperately searching for a way to escape his dangerous situation.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5
  42. 42Hoodwinked!Movie · 2005 · 81m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyLittle Red Riding Hood: This classic story has hidden depths. This retelling begins at the story's conclusion and works backward. Chief Grizzly and Detective Bill Stork investigate a domestic dispute at Granny's cottage, where they encounter a karate-kicking Red Riding Hood, a sarcastic wolf, and an awkward Woodsman.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3
  43. 43Batman BeginsMovie · 2005 · 140m · Drama, Crime, ActionHaunted by a personal tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne commits himself to fighting the corruption that afflicts Gotham City. Dissatisfied with existing methods, he adopts a secret identity as the Batman – a figure who inspires fear in criminals.Stream onIMDb 8.2TMDB 7.7
  44. 44Match PointMovie · 2005 · 124m · Drama, Romance, ThrillerChris, a former tennis player now working as an instructor, develops a close relationship with his student, Tom. Following an introduction to Tom's family, Chris becomes engaged to Tom's sister, Chloe. Though the relationship offers professional and financial benefits, Chris becomes increasingly fixated on Tom's fiancée, American actress Nola.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4
  45. 45The InterpreterMovie · 2005 · 128m · Crime, ThrillerSilvia Broome, an interpreter working at the United Nations, accidentally hears details of a planned assassination. An American Secret Service agent is then dispatched to look into the matter.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3
  46. 46Assault on Precinct 13Movie · 2005 · 109m · Thriller, Action, AdventureOn New Year's Eve, as a police station faces closure, Officer Jake Roenick assembles an unlikely team of cops and criminals. Their mission: protect mobster Marion Bishop from a deadly mob hit.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2
  47. 47Stone ColdMovie · 2005 · 87m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerJesse Stone, a former Los Angeles homicide detective, sought refuge as police chief in the peaceful New England town of Paradise, leaving his city life and ex-wife behind. He still enjoys Scotch and women. When a series of unprecedented murders occur, followed by a brutal rape of a high school girl, Stone must confront his past to solve the cases.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8
  48. 48Pusher IIIMovie · 2005 · 108m · Action, Thriller, CrimeAs Milo ages, he's planning his daughter's 25th birthday when a shipment of heroin unexpectedly turns out to be 10,000 ecstasy pills. When Milo tries to sell them, chaos erupts, and his only option is to seek help from Radovan, his former enforcer and longtime friend.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2
  49. 49A Bittersweet LifeMovie · 2005 · 119m · Action, Drama, CrimeKim Sun-woo works as a hotel enforcer and manager for Kang, a ruthless crime boss. While Kang is away on a business trip, Sun-woo is tasked with a seemingly simple job: to follow Kang's young mistress, Hee-soo. Kang suspects she's having an affair with a younger man and instructs Sun-woo to kill them both if he finds out.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
  50. 50ElectionMovie · 2005 · 101m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerFollowing his defeat in the election for chairman of the Wo Lin Shing triad, a gang leader retaliates by attempting to take control of the dragon-head baton – the symbol of leadership.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2
  51. 51SPL: Kill ZoneMovie · 2005 · 93m · Action, Crime, DramaDetective Chan, a sharp and experienced officer looking forward to retirement, is looking after the daughter of a witness murdered by the powerful crime boss Po. With Ma, a skilled martial artist, poised to become the new head of the crime unit and replace Chan, his plans for an early departure are threatened.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9
  52. 52RevolverMovie · 2005 · 115m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeJake Green is a talented gambler with a big ego and questionable judgment. Casinos usually ban him because he consistently wins, and his accountant brother, Billy, is his only client due to the vast sums Jake has won over the years. When Jake is invited to play in a private game, he faces a life-threatening situation.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  53. 53Oliver TwistMovie · 2005 · 130m · Crime, Drama, FamilyOrphan Oliver Twist asks for more food in the workhouse and is punished by being sold as an apprentice. He runs away and finds himself among street children led by the criminal Fagin and his protégé, the Artful Dodger. When a good man, Mr. Brownlow, takes Oliver in, Fagin's dangerous associate, Bill Sikes, plans to kidnap him.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7
  54. 54The Three Burials of Melquiades EstradaMovie · 2005 · 121m · Adventure, Crime, DramaAfter Texas border officer Mike Norton mistakenly kills and buries Pete Perkins' friend and ranch hand, Pete is compelled to fulfill a promise he made to bury Melquiades Estrada in their hometown in Mexico. Pete kidnaps Norton, and together they journey on horseback to Mexico to exhume Estrada's body.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0
  55. 55The PropositionMovie · 2005 · 104m · Action, Adventure, CrimeAustralia, 1880s. A lawman presents outlaw Charlie Burns with a grim proposition: to save his brother from execution, Charlie must track down and kill him. His brother is wanted for rape and murder, and lies deep within the Outback. Forced into a desperate hunt across harsh territory, Charlie confronts a devastating moral crisis with a violent solution as the only possible outcome.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0
  56. 56Kiss Kiss Bang BangMovie · 2005 · 102m · Comedy, Crime, MysteryA small-time thief pretending to be an actor travels to Los Angeles for a surprising audition. He unexpectedly becomes involved in a murder investigation, joining forces with his high school crush and a detective who has been preparing him for the role.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2