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Top 30 Thrilling Crime Dramas of 2009: Mystery and Mayhem Unleashed

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Delve into the twisted minds of criminals and law enforcers alike as we unravel the Top 30 Crime Movies of 2009. In these ten gripping tales of deception, betrayal, and redemption, the line between good and evil blurs like never before. From the high-octane heists of 'Johan Falk: Operation Näktergal' to the haunting memories of 'Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974', each film offers a unique perspective on the darker aspects of human nature that will leave you questioning the very essence of justice. So, buckle up and join us on this thrilling journey into the underworld of crime cinema!

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  1. 1Five Minutes of HeavenMovie · 2009 · 89m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerThis is the story of Alistair Little, a former member of the Ulster Volunteer Force. Twenty-five years after Little killed Joe Griffin's brother, the media orchestrates a planned meeting between the two men.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1
  2. 2EndgameMovie · 2009 · 109m · Crime, DramaIt's the late 1980s in South Africa, a time of great upheaval. President P.W. Botha struggles to maintain control as the African National Congress (ANC) fights against apartheid, pushing the country towards conflict. A British mining company believes a stable South Africa is in their best interest and sends Michael Young, their public affairs head, to secretly start talks between the opposing sides. He gathers a hesitant but skilled team, relying on the empathy of ANC leader Thabo Mbeki and Afrikaner professor Willie Esterhuyse to overcome seemingly impossible challenges. Their understanding proves more effective than violence, ultimately becoming the key to fostering reconciliation.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8
  3. 3KurbaanMovie · 2009 · 161m · Crime, Drama, RomanceA young Indian couple, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, relocate to the suburbs hoping for a better life in America. Their pursuit of the American dream takes a dangerous turn when they unexpectedly find themselves caught in a terrorist plot. As the situation intensifies, the wife begins to question whether her husband has been completely honest with her.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.8
  4. 4Father and GunsMovie · 2009 · 106m · Action, Comedy, CrimeA father and son, who deeply resent each other, must team up to rescue the father of one of them from a biker gang. To do so, they infiltrate a wilderness adventure program designed for fathers and sons. Their primary obstacle? Surviving the program without killing each other.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2
  5. 5Johan Falk: Operation NäktergalMovie · 2009 · 90m · Action, Thriller, CrimeJohan Falk and his team at the Swedish National Police's Criminal Investigation Unit investigate a ring of sex traffickers. The traffickers are bringing young women from Eastern Europe to Sweden, where they are forced into prostitution.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.1
  6. 6Don McKayMovie · 2009 · 87m · Crime, Mystery, ThrillerA man's return to his hometown after a quarter-century disrupts his life when he seeks out a former lover.IMDb 5.8TMDB 4.9
  7. 7High LifeMovie · 2009 · 80m · Comedy, CrimeIn 1983, a down-and-out drug addict named Dick is confronted by his former cellmate, Bug, a man with a deeply unpleasant past. Bug needs to adjust to the 1980s – new music, new drugs, and automated machines that give out money. This last invention sparks an idea in Dick's mind.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9
  8. 8Perrier's BountyMovie · 2009 · 88m · Action, Comedy, CrimeGangster Perrier seeks revenge against three people who accidentally killed one of his associates.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.8
  9. 9DefendorMovie · 2009 · 101m · Drama, Action, ComedyIn a city's criminal underworld, a corrupt police officer, a powerful mob boss, and the young girl they exploit control the shadows. Arthur Poppington, an ordinary man, is drawn into this dangerous world and decides to fight back. He becomes Defendor, a vigilante superhero fueled only by courage. Defendor takes to the streets to safeguard the city's vulnerable.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
  10. 10Best MedicineMovie · 2009 · 93m · Thriller, Crime, DramaSix years into a series of brutal murders, the West Yorkshire Police worry they may have inadvertently released the killer – effectively letting him resume his attacks on the people of Yorkshire. To assess the case and identify any overlooked clues, Assistant Chief Constable Peter Hunter from Manchester is brought in to lead the investigation.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9
  11. 11Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974Movie · 2009 · 106m · Thriller, Mystery, CrimeYorkshire, 1974. A climate of fear and distrust prevails, fueled by corruption within the police force. New journalist Eddie Dunford seeks the truth amidst a web of lies surrounding a police investigation into child abductions. When young Clare Kemplay disappears, Eddie and his colleague Barry convince their editor to let them investigate connections to two previous similar cases. This leads them into a dangerous world of secrecy, intimidation, shocking truths, and police brutality.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7
  12. 12Observe and ReportMovie · 2009 · 86m · Comedy, Crime, DramaMall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt must stop a flasher from disrupting shoppers. When Barnhardt fails to apprehend the offender, a grumpy police detective is brought in to solve the case.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.4
  13. 13Give 'em Hell, MaloneMovie · 2009 · 96m · Crime, Action, ThrillerA hardened private investigator, Malone, confronts gangsters and their enforcers to safeguard a crucial secret. He endures immense danger to protect the information, while also delivering his own brand of retribution.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.6
  14. 14Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983Movie · 2009 · 105m · Thriller, Crime, DramaDetective Chief Superintendent Maurice Jobson is haunted by the unsettling similarity to the 1974 disappearance of Clare Kemplay, and the conviction of Michael Myshkin, a local youth. John Piggott, a struggling local solicitor, becomes convinced of Myshkin's innocence and launches a campaign to prove it, unintentionally prompting Jobson to re-examine the past and potentially correct past injustices.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0
  15. 15The Informant!Movie · 2009 · 108m · Drama, Comedy, CrimeMark Whitacre is a promising employee at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a major agricultural company. He unexpectedly becomes a whistleblower, revealing ADM's international price-fixing scheme to the FBI. However, Whitacre also hopes that his actions will earn him public acclaim and a career advancement within the company.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.2
  16. 16The Stoning of Soraya M.Movie · 2009 · 114m · Crime, DramaIn 1986 Iran, Sahebjam's car breaks down in a remote village, where he meets Zahra. Zahra tells him the story of her niece, Soraya, whose arranged marriage to an abusive man ended tragically.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6
  17. 17DuplicityMovie · 2009 · 125m · Romance, Comedy, CrimeA couple of corporate spies, deeply in love, join forces. Their goal: to control the market for a groundbreaking medical advancement. Success means immense wealth and the chance to finally live the luxurious life they've always dreamed of.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9
  18. 18Harry BrownMovie · 2009 · 103m · Thriller, Crime, DramaA retired veteran and widower seeks retribution for his close friend's death, delivering his own brand of justice.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8
  19. 19FightingMovie · 2009 · 105m · Action, Crime, RomanceShawn MacArthur arrives in New York City with no resources. He struggles to make ends meet selling fake merchandise until Harvey Boarden, a con artist, recognizes Shawn's aptitude for fighting. Harvey offers Shawn a chance to earn substantial money, and the pair reluctantly team up.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.0
  20. 20WhiteoutMovie · 2009 · 101m · Action, Crime, MysteryCarrie Stetko is the sole U.S. Marshal stationed in Antarctica, and she's preparing to leave as the Amundsen-Scott Research Station closes for the winter in three days. When a body is found on the ice, Carrie's investigation into the continent's first murder draws her into a dangerous mystery that threatens her life.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.6
  21. 21MicmacsMovie · 2009 · 104m · Action, Comedy, CrimeBazil, a video store employee, is accidentally shot in the head while standing in the doorway of his workplace. Suddenly homeless and without a job, he finds refuge with a group of unconventional people living in a massive pile of garbage. There, Bazil embarks on a mission to seek revenge against those responsible for making the weapon that injured him.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6
  22. 22The Maiden HeistMovie · 2009 · 91m · Comedy, CrimeThree museum security guards, deeply attached to the artwork they've protected, concoct a scheme to reclaim the pieces when they are unexpectedly transferred to a different museum. It's a comedy about their efforts to get their beloved art back.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.6
  23. 23Crossing OverMovie · 2009 · 113m · Crime, DramaEvery day, immigrants arrive in Los Angeles, dreaming of a better life, unaware of the challenges ahead. Their struggles test the compassion of immigration officers. In *Crossing Over*, writer-director Wayne Kramer examines the promise of the American dream and the lives immigrants build in 21st century L.A.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.1
  24. 24Joy Ride 2: Dead AheadMovie · 2009 · 91m · Crime, Thriller, HorrorOn the way to Las Vegas for her sister Melissa's bachelorette party and her future brother-in-law Bobby, Kayla stops at a gas station to meet Nik, a man she connected with online. Despite Bobby's reservations, Nik persuades her to take a different route, and their car breaks down. They discover a house in the remote countryside and decide to use the car in the house's garage to reach the next city.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.5
  25. 25The Girl Who Played with FireMovie · 2009 · 129m · Drama, Action, ThrillerMikael Blomkvist, the editor of Millennium magazine, is known for uncovering corruption among Sweden's powerful. He’s approached by a young journalist with a detailed thesis about sex trafficking in Sweden, implicating influential figures who are abusing underage girls. Blomkvist immediately becomes deeply involved in the investigation.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0
  26. 2612 RoundsMovie · 2009 · 108m · Action, Thriller, CrimeDetective Danny Fisher thwarts a skilled thief's attempt to steal millions. In the process, the thief's girlfriend is killed. After escaping prison, the criminal mastermind seeks revenge, challenging Danny with twelve difficult puzzles and tasks. Danny must complete them all to save the woman the thief loves.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.9
  27. 27Detective Conan: The Raven ChaserMovie · 2009 · 111m · Animation, Crime, MysteryA newly recruited member of the Black Organization discovers Shinichi's secret transformation into Conan. This revelation puts those close to him at risk, prompting Gin and the organization to intervene.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3
  28. 28The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's NestMovie · 2009 · 147m · Action, Thriller, CrimeFollowing a gunshot wound to the head, Lisbeth Salander is under hospital supervision and faces trial for attempted murder upon her release. With assistance from journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his team at Millennium magazine, Salander attempts to prove her innocence. This puts her in opposition to powerful adversaries and forces her to confront her own history.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1
  29. 29The Last House on the LeftMovie · 2009 · 113m · Crime, Thriller, HorrorWhen athletic teenager Mari Collingwood chooses to spend an evening with her friend Paige in town instead of joining her parents at their secluded lake house, she sets in motion a night that will change everything.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5
  30. 30Crank: High VoltageMovie · 2009 · 96m · Action, Thriller, CrimeCelias finds himself hunted by a Chinese mobster who has stolen his heart and replaced it with an electrically powered one. He must now constantly recharge himself with electricity to survive.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1