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30 Thrilling Crime Movies from 2005 to Keep You on the Edge

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The year 2005 saw a wave of captivating crime films that took audiences on wild rides through the dark underbelly of society. From daring heists to complex cons, these top 30 crime movies of 2005 are a must-watch for anyone craving suspense and intrigue. With characters as unforgettable as they are devious, this collection offers an irresistible blend of cinematic mastery and gripping storytelling that will leave you guessing until the very end. Get ready to dive into the twisted world of crime, where nothing is quite what it seems, and every move can have deadly consequences.

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  1. 1Adam'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.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4
  2. 2Robbery Alla TurcaMovie · 2005 · 96m · Action, Adventure, ComedyWhen a wealthy businessman dies under suspicious circumstances, his vast fortune becomes the target of those who seek it. As his art collection is prepared for auction, two Turkish thieves from Germany are hired to steal valuable paintings. At the same hotel where the heist is planned, Seckin, a fashion designer and brother of the deceased's widow, Binnur, is preparing for a fashion show. The impending robbery draws the attention of police, along with a beautiful model, her former lover – a paparazzi – and two vengeful mafia bosses. With a getaway driver straight out of a comedy, the robbery is destined to unravel. Expect a surprising twist as the story builds towards a final confrontation.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.6
  3. 3Diary of JuneMovie · 2005 · 105m · Thriller, Crime, DramaTwo high school students who enroll in the same class both die on the same day. The top student is fatally stabbed on the street, while the second-best student appears to have jumped from the school roof. Initial reports suggest the second student killed the first and then took his own life. However, police discover pill boxes in both victims' stomachs, leading two South Korean detectives to investigate a possible serial murder. As they hunt for the killer, more students become victims.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1
  4. 4Mr. SocratesMovie · 2005 · 109m · Action, CrimeA despicable criminal is abducted by a secretive organization and subjected to brutal training. The goal: to infiltrate the police force and work as a spy.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2
  5. 5Kim Novak Never Swam in Genesaret's LakeMovie · 2005 · 95m · Crime, DramaFourteen-year-old Erik spends the summer with his older brother, Henry, as their mother battles cancer. While there, Henry begins a relationship with Ewa, who is married to Berra. Shortly after Ewa arrives with visible injuries from a fight with Berra, Henry is discovered dead in a parking lot.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0
  6. 6One Last Thing...Movie · 2005 · 96m · Comedy, Crime, DramaSixteen-year-old Dylan, who is terminally ill with cancer, is granted a final wish by a charity. He asks to meet supermodel Nikki Sinclair. His mother is unhappy with the request, but Dylan, with support from his best friends, travels to New York City to make his dream come true.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.9
  7. 7Bunty 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.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  8. 8King's RansomMovie · 2005 · 95m · Comedy, CrimeTo stop his wife from marrying him for his money, a despicable businessman fakes his own kidnapping. He soon discovers, however, that he's not the only one who wants to profit from his fortune.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.8
  9. 9Slow BurnMovie · 2005 · 93m · Mystery, Crime, DramaA district attorney faces a 24-hour confrontation with a gang leader while navigating the manipulations of an alluring assistant district attorney and an enigmatic stranger.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.3
  10. 10Torrente 3: The ProtectorMovie · 2005 · 91m · Comedy, CrimeA well-known and attractive politician intends to reveal the wrongdoings of a powerful global company. To stop her, the corporation's leaders hire the worst detective available to serve as her protection.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.4
  11. 11Dear 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
  12. 12The 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.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9
  13. 13The Young LieutenantMovie · 2005 · 110m · Drama, CrimeA young police officer from the quiet city of Le Havre joins the demanding homicide unit in Paris and is partnered with a seasoned, middle-aged female detective.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7
  14. 14AnniyanMovie · 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.IMDb 8.4TMDB 7.4
  15. 15The ContractMovie · 2006 · 96m · Drama, Action, ThrillerSeeking solace in the wilderness after a family tragedy, a former lawman and his son embark on a quiet hiking trip. Their peaceful escape takes a dangerous turn when they unexpectedly encounter a contract killer.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.7
  16. 16The 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.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1
  17. 17DominoMovie · 2005 · 127m · Action, Crime, DramaThis is the story of Domino Harvey, a former Ford model who left that life behind to become a bounty hunter.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9
  18. 18QuarantineMovie · 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.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8
  19. 19Romanzo 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
  20. 20TraitorMovie · 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.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7
  21. 21Today You DieMovie · 2005 · 90m · Action, Crime, AdventureA former thief attempting to live an honest life is driven to seek revenge against those who falsely accused him.IMDb 4.2TMDB 4.3
  22. 22Anthony 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.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3
  23. 23ChaosMovie · 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.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3
  24. 24SPL: 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.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9
  25. 25Stone 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.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8
  26. 26Blood: The Last VampireMovie · 2009 · 91m · Action, Adventure, HorrorSaya appears to be a beautiful 16-year-old girl, but beneath the surface lies the troubled heart of a 400-year-old being, part human and part vampire. Daughter of a human and a vampire, she has spent centuries isolated, driven by a desire to eliminate vampires using her samurai training. She must constantly confront the truth that she, too, survives by consuming blood.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.8
  27. 27Fun 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.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2
  28. 28HostageMovie · 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.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3
  29. 29The 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.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  30. 30xXx: State of the UnionMovie · 2005 · 101m · Action, Adventure, CrimeDarius Stone, with his history of crime and love for dangerous sports, is recruited as a new XXX agent. His mission: to protect the U.S. government from a deadly plot orchestrated by five-star General and Secretary of Defense, George Deckert.IMDb 4.5TMDB 5.1