Top Crime Thrillers of 2016: Gripping Stories and Unforgettable Heists
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Delve into the dark, intriguing world of crime with our handpicked selection of top thrillers from 2016. In this list of the "Top 30 Crime Movies of 2016," we present an unforgettable lineup that showcases the gritty reality of criminal underworlds, the intricate plots of masterminds, and the unrelenting pursuit of justice by those on the outside. These films not only entertain but also provide a thought-provoking exploration of morality and human nature. Brace yourselves for a cinematic journey through the seedy side of life - a world where danger lurks around every corner and every decision can change fate itself.
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ThreeMovie · 2016 · 88m · Action, Crime, ThrillerFacing certain defeat in a police confrontation, a criminal shoots himself, hoping to force officers to stop firing and transport him to the hospital. Once there, he invokes patient rights to delay treatment, buying time for his associates to orchestrate a rescue. The lead detective recognizes the ruse but chooses to cooperate, aiming to capture the entire gang.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 2
One Night OnlyMovie · 2016 · 90m · Drama, Action, CrimeRecently released from prison, a gambler and a beautiful prostitute become entangled in a dangerous underground operation that quickly spirals beyond their control.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 3
DhruvaMovie · 2016 · 165m · Crime, Thriller, ActionA dedicated police officer undertakes a perilous mission: to bring down Siddharth Abhimanyu, the country's most corrupt individual.IMDb 7.7TMDB 6.8 - 4
Bad BlackMovie · 2016 · 72m · Action, Comedy, CrimeA quiet doctor undergoes intense training from a street-smart young man, learning combat skills, to retrieve a family inheritance from a dangerous gang in Uganda.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 5
IraiviMovie · 2016 · 153m · Crime, Drama, FamilyThree men struggle with personal difficulties, unaware of how their actions affect the women around them.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.2 - 6
Action Hero BijuMovie · 2016 · 144m · Action, Comedy, CrimeBiju is an honest police officer who directly confronts injustice. His efforts to maintain order and integrity lead him to a series of challenging cases that test his authority, honesty, and principles. With his wedding just a week away, the film is a sincere story about a police officer, without any unnecessary drama.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 7
The Tenants DownstairsMovie · 2016 · 115m · Drama, Mystery, CrimeA man who prefers to do nothing inherits an apartment building and rents out the units to a diverse group of tenants: a vibrant gymnastics instructor, a studious college student, a single father and his daughter, a gay couple, a writer, and an attractive office worker. An unexpected and eventful chapter begins as these individuals establish their lives within the building's walls.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.3 - 8
U TurnMovie · 2016 · 121m · Mystery, Thriller, CrimeA journalist planning a story about drivers who break traffic laws finds himself unexpectedly caught in a complex web of murder and lies.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.8 - 9
Pitbull: Tough WomenMovie · 2016 · 135m · Action, Drama, CrimeTwo newly assigned female police officers face immense challenges as they navigate a department riddled with corruption and confront the harsh realities of organized crime.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.6 - 10
Pitbull: Public OrdersMovie · 2016 · 133m · Action, Crime, ThrillerOfficers from different police divisions are working together to combat the Mokotowska Group.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 11
I'm a KillerMovie · 2016 · 117m · History, Crime, ThrillerSet in the 1970s, the film follows a young detective who leads a special police unit tasked with hunting a serial killer preying on women. The killer earns the chilling nickname "The Silesian Vampire" as the body count rises.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 12
Te3nMovie · 2016 · 136m · Mystery, Thriller, CrimeWhen a child goes missing, an unlikely trio unites to find them. A grandfather, a police officer, and a priest team up to investigate the disappearance.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 13
StrangledMovie · 2016 · 120m · Thriller, Drama, CrimeA disturbed killer stalks young women, committing brutal murders. Meanwhile, an innocent man is wrongly convicted and sentenced to death for these crimes. A dedicated detective arrives to investigate and becomes consumed by the case, facing mounting pressure from the prosecutor to secure the man's execution.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4 - 14
KabaliMovie · 2016 · 150m · Action, Crime, DramaAfter serving 25 years in prison, a Malaysian gangster returns home to find his family.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 15
The Preppie ConnectionMovie · 2016 · 95m · Drama, CrimeA student at an elite private school leverages his relationships to build a drug trafficking operation.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 16
Now You See Me 2Movie · 2016 · 129m · Thriller, CrimeA year after escaping the FBI and gaining fame for their incredible illusions, the Four Horsemen reappear and are asked by a new adversary to execute their most daring heist.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.8 - 17
Vincent N RoxxyMovie · 2016 · 110m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerA solitary person from a small town and a defiant punk rocker form an unexpected connection when they are compelled to flee. They quickly realize that danger accompanies their flight.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.4 - 18
Carnage ParkMovie · 2016 · 81m · Action, Crime, HorrorThis 1970s thriller follows two would-be criminals whose botched bank robbery leads them to flee into the desert. There, they unexpectedly find themselves in Carnage Park, a remote wilderness area inhabited by a dangerously unstable ex-military sniper. The film becomes a desperate struggle for survival.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.3 - 19
Udta PunjabMovie · 2016 · 148m · Crime, DramaThe film explores drug abuse and the challenges facing Punjab through the interconnected stories of a police officer, a doctor, a migrant worker, and a musician.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.2 - 20
CountdownMovie · 2016 · 91m · Action, Crime, MysteryA deranged man kidnaps a young boy and attaches explosives to him. Ray Fitzpatrick, deeply affected by the death of his own son, disregards instructions to intervene and races against time to prevent a tragedy.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.1 - 21
Beware the SlendermanMovie · 2016 · 115m · Documentary, CrimeThis is a chilling contemporary story about an online monster and two 12-year-old girls willing to do anything for him. Their exploration of the internet plunges them into its darkest corners. The film questions how accountable children are for the things they discover online.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.5 - 22
Batman: Return of the Caped CrusadersMovie · 2016 · 78m · Action, Animation, AdventureAdam West and Burt Ward reprise their roles as Batman and Robin. The film features the heroes battling classic adversaries – The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin, and Catwoman – in Gotham City and in outer space.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 23
Dog Eat DogMovie · 2016 · 93m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerDog Eat Dog follows three men recently released from prison as they struggle to adjust to life outside. The film draws on the characters' shared history of hardship and freedom, exploring their attempts to navigate a world they no longer understand.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.1 - 24
MastermindsMovie · 2016 · 95m · Action, Comedy, CrimeIn the Southern United States, a night guard at an armored car company orchestrates what becomes one of the most significant bank robberies in American history.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8 - 25
A Conspiracy of FaithMovie · 2016 · 108m · Crime, Drama, MysteryIn Denmark, 2016, a message in a bottle surfaces after a long journey. Deciphering its cryptic contents, Department Q is drawn into a disturbing investigation of a 2008 case. As they delve deeper, new tragedies unfold, challenging their convictions.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 26
MaraudersMovie · 2016 · 107m · Action, Crime, ThrillerA highly skilled and elusive team of bank robbers evades capture by the FBI. As the pursuit intensifies, a determined agent begins to suspect the robberies are linked to a more complex and deadly agenda.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.8 - 27
The InfiltratorMovie · 2016 · 127m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerA U.S. Customs official discovers an extensive money laundering operation connected to Pablo Escobar.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 28
Batman: The Killing JokeMovie · 2016 · 77m · Animation, Action, CrimeWhile Batman pursues the escaped Joker, the Joker targets Commissioner Gordon's family. His attacks are intended to demonstrate a twisted parallel to his own descent into insanity.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 29
ArgoMovie · 2012 · 120m · Drama, ThrillerAmidst the escalating turmoil of the Iranian Revolution, a CIA exfiltration expert devises a dangerous strategy to rescue six Americans sheltering at the Canadian ambassador's residence.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3 - 30
Central IntelligenceMovie · 2016 · 107m · Action, ComedyCalvin Joyner, a quiet accountant with a past he'd forgotten, re-establishes contact with a former classmate online. Their reunion sparks a surprising shift when Calvin is unexpectedly drawn into the high-stakes world of international spying.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4
