Top Thrilling Detective & Crime Movies from 2011 You Can't Miss
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In 2011, the silver screen was abuzz with crime dramas that took audiences on edge-of-their-seat journeys through the dark and dangerous underworld. From gritty investigations to adrenaline-fueled heists, these Top 30 Crime films of 2011 left an indelible mark on cinema enthusiasts worldwide. Join us as we dive into a world of deceit, suspense, and unforgettable characters that redefine the thrill of crime in contemporary cinema.
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Fast FiveMovie · 2011 · 131m · Action, Thriller, CrimeFormer police officer Brian O'Conner teams up with former criminal Dom Toretto, now on opposite sides of the law. After Brian and Mia Toretto helped Dom escape from jail, they've fled across borders to avoid capture. Cornered in Rio de Janeiro, they plan a final heist to secure their freedom.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 2
JackpotMovie · 2011 · 86m · Action, Comedy, CrimeOscar Svendsen wakes up in a strip club, covered in blood and holding a shotgun. Eight men are dead around him, and police are pointing their weapons at him. Oscar is certain he didn't do it. The events leading to this unfolded when four men won a large sum of money – 1.7 million – gambling on the pools.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.8 - 3
Varg Veum - Black SheepMovie · 2011 · 83m · CrimeVarg Veum pledges to his girlfriend that he will locate her missing sister.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.7 - 4
SketMovie · 2011 · 83m · Crime, DramaAfter a brutal attack by a notorious gang led by the violent Trey, a 16-year-old sister named Kayla is determined to get revenge. She joins a rival girl gang, headed by the volatile and emotionally damaged Danielle, and will do anything to make Trey pay.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.2 - 5
Dum Maaro DumMovie · 2011 · 130m · Action, Crime, ThrillerACP Vishnu is dispatched to Goa to investigate and expose its criminal underworld. His investigation reveals a vast network of corruption, implicating several politicians.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.6 - 6
PressedMovie · 2011 · 105m · Crime, ThrillerBrian (Luke Goss) is a former investment executive looking for a way to regain his wealth after being fired. He makes a risky decision, investing his remaining savings in a drug deal to maintain his lavish lifestyle. When two isolated teenagers accidentally find the hidden drug money in a car, Brian's plan falls apart. He now owes a dangerous drug lord the lost funds and finds himself in a desperate situation. Meanwhile, the teenagers realize they've stumbled into something far more dangerous than they imagined. The story becomes a dark saga of greed, betrayal, murder, and wealth as these three lives become intertwined, with only one likely to survive.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.8 - 7
The Detective 2Movie · 2011 · 101m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerClumsy private detective Chan Tam is asked for help by his police friend Fung Chak with a serial murder investigation. The victims – a middle-aged man killed in his home, a woman found dead in a trash dump, and a teenage girl slain in a park – were all killed in gruesome ways, but appeared unconnected. With no leads, Tam is completely stumped.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.3 - 8
Behzat Ç.: I Buried You in My HeartMovie · 2011 · 110m · Drama, Action, CrimeA hard-edged police officer investigates a series of murders. As he pursues the killer, he's also battling personal struggles.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.9 - 9
If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation FrontMovie · 2011 · 85m · Documentary, Crime, HistoryFilmmaker Marshall Curry examines the Earth Liberation Front, a radical group dedicated to disrupting facilities linked to deforestation. The film also profiles Daniel McGowan, an Oregon ELF member who faced terrorism charges due to his activism with the organization.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 10
ShaitanMovie · 2011 · 126m · Action, Crime, DramaFive friends with substance abuse problems plan a fake kidnapping. Their goal is to pay a police officer to ignore their involvement in a hit-and-run.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.2 - 11
UnbowedMovie · 2011 · 100m · Drama, CrimeThis film is inspired by the true story of Kim Kyung-ho, a math professor who shot a crossbow at the judge hearing his appeal after he was dismissed from his job.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 12
The Murder at Road Hill HouseMovie · 2011 · 94m · Drama, Mystery, TV MovieIn 1860, Inspector Jack Whicher of Scotland Yard travels to rural Wiltshire to investigate the murder of three-year-old Saville Kent. The boy was taken from his bed in the night and killed.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.1 - 13
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous WidowMovie · 2011 · 115m · Mystery, Action, HistoryIn 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon tasks detective K with investigating a series of murders linked to government corruption.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6 - 14
The ConfessionMovie · 2011 · 63m · Crime, DramaThis is a story about a hit man and a priest, exploring themes of redemption and the nature of good and evil.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.7 - 15
False TrailMovie · 2011 · 129m · Crime, Thriller, MysteryInterrogator Erik Backstrom returns to his hometown to investigate a murder, a case complicated by potential involvement from local police, hunters, and even his own family. Tensions rise, particularly between Erik and Torsten, the local police chief who is unsupportive and has already arrested a suspect. As Erik delves into the crime's details, he takes significant risks.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.2 - 16
ColombianaMovie · 2011 · 108m · Action, Thriller, CrimeGrowing up in Bogota, Cataleya Restrepo's parents were murdered when she was a child. Now, she's a highly skilled assassin working for her uncle. However, in her spare time, she secretly hunts down criminals, hoping to find the mob boss who ordered her parents' deaths and bring him to justice.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 17
HimizuMovie · 2011 · 129m · Crime, DramaTwo teenagers escaping difficult home lives find solace in each other, leading them down a path of exploring profound questions about life, hopelessness, and the fragility of people.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 18
Torrente 4: Lethal crisisMovie · 2011 · 93m · Action, Comedy, CrimeSpanish ex-police officer Torrente, known for his offensive behavior, is about to be imprisoned. He must navigate a darkly ironic situation, finding himself in the same predicament he has caused for countless others, both guilty and innocent.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.4 - 19
Street Kings 2: Motor CityMovie · 2011 · 93m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerIn Detroit, Detective Marty Kingston (Liotta) leads an undercover narcotics team as they become the targets of a series of brutal murders. To find the killer, Kingston partners with a sharp, young homicide detective. Their investigation reveals shocking corruption, leading them down a dangerous path of betrayal and revenge.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.3 - 20
The EntitledMovie · 2011 · 91m · Thriller, CrimeDesperate for a way to save his family, Paul Dynan meticulously plans a crime: kidnapping the children of three wealthy families for a $3 million ransom. During a single night of holding the children hostage, Paul and his accomplices are unaware of the secrets that will emerge between the fathers as they're forced to confront a devastating choice: their children or their fortunes.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 21
The ConspiratorMovie · 2011 · 122m · Crime, Drama, HistoryIn the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, Mary Surratt becomes the only woman charged as a co-conspirator. Facing widespread public hostility, she must depend on a hesitant lawyer to expose the truth and fight for her survival.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 22
SetupMovie · 2011 · 85m · Action, Crime, DramaA group of friends meticulously plan a heist, but their scheme turns deadly when one of them steals the loot and betrays the others. Driven by revenge, Sonny seeks out the city's most dangerous mob boss to help him recover what was stolen. Confronting his former friend, Sonny must make a pivotal decision that will change his life forever.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.9 - 23
A Lonely Place to DieMovie · 2011 · 99m · Adventure, Action, ThrillerFive mountaineers exploring the Scottish Highlands stumble upon a young Serbian girl hidden in a remote chamber. Their attempt to rescue her plunges them into a dangerous chase with her captors as they fight to ensure her safety.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 24
Kill ListMovie · 2011 · 95m · Horror, Thriller, CrimeA hitman, still recovering from a failed previous job, accepts a new contract: three kills for a substantial reward. The assignment begins simply enough, but quickly spirals out of control, drawing the killer into a dangerous and disturbing world.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 25
You May Not Kiss the BrideMovie · 2011 · 97m · Action, Crime, ComedyBryan, a quiet pet photographer, finds himself unexpectedly caught in a world of action when he's compelled to marry Masha, the daughter of a Croatian crime boss. Their honeymoon in a tropical paradise turns perilous when Masha is kidnapped.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.6 - 26
Life Without PrincipleMovie · 2011 · 107m · Crime, DramaA criminal, a bank clerk, and a police officer's lives become connected when a loan shark is attacked shortly after withdrawing $10 million from the bank during the global financial crisis.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 27
Horrible BossesMovie · 2011 · 98m · Comedy, CrimeNick, Kurt, and Dale are desperate to escape their awful jobs. Quitting isn't a possibility, so fueled by alcohol and questionable advice from a former criminal, they hatch a complicated plan to get rid of their bosses – for good.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 28
Johnny English RebornMovie · 2011 · 101m · Crime, Action, ComedyWorld leaders are meeting for a crucial conference with the potential to reshape global politics. When MI-7 learns the Chinese premier is being targeted by assassins, it's up to Johnny English to intervene. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the disgraced agent discovers a vast conspiracy involving powerful global entities. Determined to restore his reputation, he must stop the killers before they succeed.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 29
The MechanicMovie · 2011 · 93m · Action, Thriller, CrimeArthur Bishop is a highly skilled assassin who adheres to a strict code of professional perfection and emotional detachment. Considered one of the best in his group, Bishop excels at eliminating targets with precision. When Harry McKenna, Bishop's close friend and mentor, is killed, Harry's son seeks out Bishop for revenge and to learn his skills, leading to the beginning of a dangerous alliance.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 30
The Girl with the Dragon TattooMovie · 2011 · 158m · Thriller, Crime, MysteryJournalist Mikael Blomkvist investigates the 40-year-old disappearance of a man's niece, with the help of Lisbeth Salander, a punk computer hacker with a distinctive style. Their investigation reveals widespread corruption far exceeding their expectations.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4
