30 Thrilling Crime, Mystery, and Drama Films from 2004 You'll Want to Watch
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In the world of cinema, the crime genre offers a thrilling exploration into the darker side of human nature. Our selection of Top 30 Crime Movies from 2004 invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey through the shadows, as we present a diverse assortment of films that will leave audiences spellbound. From the visceral vengeance of "Hardcore" to the gripping twists in "Red Lights," each film showcases the depth and complexity of crime storytelling. Dare to immerse yourself in these gritty tales, as we reveal the best the genre had to offer 15 years ago.
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36th PrecinctMovie · 2004 · 111m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerIn Paris, two police officers vie for the promotion to chief of police while simultaneously hunting a dangerous gang of thieves. Directed by Olivier Marchal, a former police officer who drew upon his 12 years of experience with the French police and real events from the 1980s to create this story.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 2
HardcoreMovie · 2004 · 96m · Crime, DramaTwo young girls, escaping difficult home lives, find themselves in a brothel. There, they develop a deep bond, falling in love and relying on each other for strength as they face the dangers and hardships of their surroundings.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.5 - 3
Se devo essere sinceraMovie · 2004 · 95m · Comedy, CrimeAdelaide, a 40-year-old literature teacher and wife with children, discovers her wealthy and arrogant co-worker has been murdered – strangled in her home. She meets Inspector Gaetano, the charming investigator on the case, and decides to assist him with the investigation, much to her husband's disapproval.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8 - 4
Red LightsMovie · 2004 · 105m · Thriller, Mystery, CrimeA road trip across the country becomes a disaster for a couple struggling with their relationship.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.5 - 5
Czech DreamMovie · 2004 · 90m · Documentary, CrimeTwo students at the Czech Film Academy hire a top advertising agency to create a massive marketing campaign for a brand-new supermarket called Czech Dream. The catch? The supermarket is entirely fictional. The campaign spans radio, television, posters, flyers showcasing fake products, a promotional song, a website, and print ads. Will the public buy into the illusion and attend the grand opening?IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 6
Ek Hasina ThiMovie · 2004 · 120m · Crime, Action, DramaA woman falls for a charming but enigmatic businessman. Their passionate romance quickly unravels when she's falsely accused of his criminal activities. After serving her time, she's determined to exact revenge.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.4 - 7
CrónicasMovie · 2004 · 108m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerA Miami reporter journeys to Ecuador to track down a notorious serial killer called the "Monster of Babahoyo." The film is a suspenseful thriller.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3 - 8
YuvaMovie · 2004 · 161m · Drama, CrimeA bridge accident brings together three young men from different backgrounds, setting in motion a series of events that fundamentally change their futures.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.5 - 9
Freeze FrameMovie · 2004 · 99m · Thriller, Drama, CrimeSean Veil, consumed by paranoia, films himself constantly to build an alibi, anticipating future accusations. His carefully documented footage becomes crucial when the police investigate him for a murder. But the single tape that could clear his name vanishes without a trace.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 10
EvilenkoMovie · 2004 · 111m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerFor years, Detective Lesiev and psychiatric profiler Aron Richter have pursued Andrei Evilenko. Driven by intense anger over the decline of the Soviet Union, Evilenko is a man determined to live and die as a communist, willing to do whatever it takes.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.7 - 11
Connie and CarlaMovie · 2004 · 98m · Comedy, Crime, MusicIn Chicago, two friends, Connie and Carla, unknowingly witness a mafia murder and flee to Los Angeles. There, they assume the identities of drag queens, performing as singers in dinner theaters. Their act becomes a sensation, but their cover is threatened when Connie develops feelings for Jeff, a man she desires to be a woman.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.8 - 12
King of the AntsMovie · 2004 · 102m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerA young man, barely scraping by, takes a job to assassinate a wealthy accountant. After failing to receive payment for the job, he sets out on a path of revenge.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.8 - 13
The TrixxerMovie · 2004 · 85m · Comedy, CrimeA mysterious serial killer is terrorizing the city's criminal element. Scotland Yard is assigned to the investigation. The clues discovered by the detectives ultimately point them towards Blackwhite Castle.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 14
Mean CreekMovie · 2004 · 90m · Crime, DramaA group of Oregon teenagers on a celebratory boat trip have a prank in mind for the school bully that quickly escalates. They soon find themselves facing unforeseen repercussions from their actions.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 15
One Nite in MongkokMovie · 2004 · 110m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerWhen a gangster's son is accidentally killed in a drunken fight with a rival gang, Officer Milo's task force investigates. They discover a hitman has been hired to kill the rival gang leader, raising fears of a city-wide war. As Milo and his team race to find the assassin, Lai Fu, a skilled but naive killer from mainland China, arrives in Hong Kong to carry out his assignment.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 16
Along Came a SpiderMovie · 2001 · 104m · Crime, Mystery, ThrillerFollowing the tragic death of his partner, forensic psychologist and author Alex Cross has retired to find peace. However, he's pulled back into the world of crime when a skilled criminal kidnaps a senator's daughter, specifically targeting Cross. Partnering with Jezzie Flanigan, the Secret Service agent protecting the girl, Alex follows a complex trail of clues. This leads him to a surprising revelation: the kidnapper's motives go far beyond simply demanding ransom.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 17
The WoodsmanMovie · 2004 · 87m · Drama, CrimeAfter serving a twelve-year prison sentence, Walter returns home to find his family has left him, except for his brother-in-law. Secretly, he is a sex offender and pedophile. He secures an apartment and is monitored by his parole officer while working at a lumber mill and developing a relationship with a coworker. However, his carefully constructed new life begins to fall apart as his past is exposed. He forms a dangerous friendship with a young girl and discovers a man near a schoolyard is a child molester.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 18
Black FridayMovie · 2004 · 162m · Crime, DramaIn 1993, bombings devastate Mumbai, deeply dividing the city's people. As the culprits remain hidden, authorities initiate an extensive search to identify those responsible for the attacks.IMDb 8.4TMDB 7.5 - 19
Six ShooterMovie · 2004 · 27m · Drama, Comedy, CrimeGrief-stricken after his wife's death, Donnelly travels home on a train with a troubled young man known only as the Kid. The Kid's increasingly agitated and abusive behavior transforms the journey into something violent and dangerous, impacting not only the grieving Donnelly but also the other passengers. Academy Award Winner: Best Live Action Short Film – 2005.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 20
The Machine GirlMovie · 2008 · 96m · Action, Adventure, ComedyA young Japanese schoolgirl's life is shattered when her family is murdered by a ruthless Ninja-Yakuza clan. Severely injured, she replaces her lost hand with deadly mechanical prosthetics and embarks on a path of vengeance.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 21
MillionsMovie · 2004 · 98m · Comedy, Crime, DramaGrieving the loss of their mother, two boys unexpectedly come into possession of money from a recent bank robbery in the week before the UK adopts the Euro. Faced with this unusual situation, they must figure out what to do.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4 - 22
HighwaymenMovie · 2004 · 80m · Action, Thriller, CrimeAfter his wife is killed in a hit-and-run by the serial killer Fargo, James Cray spends years in prison following a violent confrontation. Now free, he travels the country seeking Fargo's heavily modified 1972 Cadillac Eldorado, which the disabled killer has weaponized. A state traffic officer and a singer with secrets join James in his pursuit of revenge.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7 - 23
HavenMovie · 2004 · 115m · Drama, CrimeTwo unscrupulous businessmen seek refuge in the Cayman Islands to evade federal charges. Their flight sets off a series of events that compel a British citizen to commit an act with far-reaching consequences for the country.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.2 - 24
MindhuntersMovie · 2004 · 106m · Mystery, Thriller, CrimeFBI psychology trainees are forced to confront a dangerous situation when they realize a killer is among them. The story is inspired by Agatha Christie's novel, *And Then There Were None*.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 25
TwistedMovie · 2004 · 97m · Action, Adventure, CrimeInspector Jessica Shepard, newly promoted to the homicide division, is eager to make a name for herself by solving San Francisco's newest murder. But when she and her partner, Mike Delmarco, learn the victim was romantically involved with her, Shepard's world is shaken. As more of Shepard's former lovers are found dead, her mental state deteriorates, and she begins to question whether she might be the killer she's hunting.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.6 - 26
What? Where? When?Movie · 2004 · 122m · Action, Thriller, CrimeAfter his entire team is killed by a group of reckless young men, disgraced Hong Kong police inspector Wing spirals into alcoholism. He must rely on his new, troubled rookie partner to overcome his demons and hunt down the gang responsible, and their dangerous leader.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.2 - 27
Layer CakeMovie · 2004 · 105m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeA simple drug deal goes wrong, forcing XXXX to abandon his principles. He must escalate the situation to defeat his former associates and protect himself.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 28
The PunisherMovie · 2004 · 124m · Action, Crime, DramaAfter the brutal murder of his wife and son, FBI agent Frank Castle transforms into the Punisher, a relentless vigilante who will stop at nothing to exact revenge on those responsible.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 29
Ocean's TwelveMovie · 2004 · 125m · Thriller, CrimeAfter a massive heist in Las Vegas where they shared $160 million, the members of Danny Ocean's crew have attempted to leave their criminal past behind and start new lives. However, their efforts are complicated when casino owner Terry Benedict demands the return of the stolen money, plus interest. Unable to pay, the team must reunite for a series of new heists across Europe – Rome, Paris, and Amsterdam – while evading a relentless Europol agent.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 30
Kill Bill: Vol. 2Movie · 2004 · 136m · Action, Crime, ThrillerA woman relentlessly pursues the assassins who attacked her and threatened her unborn child. Systematically, she eliminates those connected to the killers, working her way through a list of targets. Her final objective is to confront and kill Bill.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.9
