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229 Films About True Crime

229 titles

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  1. 201My Kid Could Paint ThatMovie · 2007 · 82m · DocumentaryThis film explores the art and unexpected fame of a four-year-old artist. Her paintings, often likened to those of Picasso, have achieved considerable financial success, earning hundreds of thousands of dollars.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0
  2. 202Sour GrapesMovie · 2016 · 86m · DocumentaryA quiet young man sparks outrage by introducing millions of dollars worth of counterfeit wines into the American market, deceiving the sophisticated wine community. This is a funny and thrilling story about a clever scam unfolding just before the 2008 financial crisis.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3
  3. 203Who Killed the Co-ed?: An ID Murder MysteryMovie · 2020 · 42mThe brutal murder of 19-year-old college student Faith Hedgepeth in her apartment shocked the community. Initial evidence suggests Faith knew her killer, but six years later, the perpetrator remains unidentified. The mystery remains: who murdered Faith?IMDb 7.1
  4. 204Last Stop Larrimah: Murder Down UnderMovie · 2023 · 117mIn the remote Australian town of Larrimah, eleven unusual people live in close quarters. The community is thrown into turmoil when one resident vanishes without explanation. As the search for the missing person begins, old rivalries and conflicts among the townspeople resurface, turning everyone into a potential suspect.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.4
  5. 205They Called Him Mostly HarmlessMovie · 2024 · 89m · Documentary, Crime, MysteryIn the Florida wilderness, the body of an unknown hiker is found, launching a search for answers. Authorities release a sketch seeking identification, but several hikers claim to have seen him, suggesting he deliberately hid his identity. His name remains unknown, puzzling investigators and captivating the public. The case unites online detectives and forensic scientists in a two-year effort to analyze scattered clues and uncover the truth about this elusive man's past. Their work leads to a scientific discovery that finally reveals his identity. However, this revelation triggers a series of dangerous events for the man. This true story explores the layers of anonymity surrounding one man’s journey, revealing how his pursuit of freedom led him into deceit and danger, ultimately toward redemption. It highlights how hidden secrets can resurface, no matter how carefully concealed.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.2
  6. 206Roll Red RollMovie · 2019 · 80m · DocumentaryIn 2012, during a pre-season party in Steubenville, Ohio, a high school student was raped by members of the popular football team. The event revealed a wider culture of silence and acceptance. *Roll Red Roll* examines how peer pressure, denial, sports culture, and social media contributed to the tragedy and the roles each played.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9
  7. 207The Green River Killer: Mind of a MonsterMovie · 2020 · 85mIn the early 1980s, Washington state lived in terror as the bodies of young women were found along the Green River. As the number of victims increased, authorities formed a task force and brought in the FBI, but it took nearly two decades to apprehend the perpetrator. Using shocking and unsettling recordings of Gary Ridgway's police interviews, *The Green River Killer: Mind of a Monster* reveals, in his own words, the disturbing origins of his evil – tracing how childhood issues developed into a desire to kill as many women as possible.IMDb 7.3
  8. 208The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon ValleyMovie · 2019 · 119m · DocumentaryElizabeth Holmes gained global attention as a promising young entrepreneur, likened to Steve Jobs, with her company's revolutionary blood testing technology. Her company's value soared to $10 billion, but it quickly collapsed. The story of Theranos reveals the psychological factors behind a major case of fraud.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0
  9. 209Without CharityMovie · 2013 · 73mThe film centers on a small Indiana town grappling with the aftermath of a robbery that escalates into a triple homicide of construction workers, and the subsequent trial. It follows Charity Payne, a young woman who becomes the central figure in the town's anger towards the justice system. The story explores what led to her involvement in these tragic events, who the victims were, and the profound impact on the close-knit community. Ultimately, the film examines the crimes themselves and poses the question: Could these events have occurred without Charity?IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0
  10. 210Whitey: United States of America v. James J. BulgerMovie · 2014 · 107m · Crime, DocumentaryThis documentary chronicles the highly publicized trial of James 'Whitey' Bulger, a notorious gangster. The legal proceedings serve as a lens to examine claims of corruption within powerful law enforcement agencies. Academy Award-nominated director Joe Berlinger investigates Bulger's complex ties with the FBI and Department of Justice, revealing how these relationships enabled him to control a criminal organization in Boston for many years.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
  11. 211Sins of the Parents: The Crumbley TrialsMovie · 2024 · 68mThis documentary chronicles the legal proceedings against Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of Ethan Crumbley, who committed the 2021 mass shooting at Oxford High School. It details their prosecution and their role in the tragic event.IMDb 6.6TMDB 8.7
  12. 212UntouchableMovie · 2019 · 98m · DocumentaryThis film explores the story of Harvey Weinstein, detailing how he built and maintained his influence for many years, even as accusations of misconduct surfaced. Through the accounts of former colleagues and those who accuse him, the film reveals the nature and impact of the alleged abuse, with the hope of achieving justice and prompting broader change.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
  13. 213The Butcher Baker: Mind of a MonsterMovie · 2020 · 120mThis documentary explores the chilling story of Robert Hansen, a serial killer who preyed on women in the Alaskan wilderness for twelve years before his capture in 1983. Using archival footage, contemporary reporting, interviews, and a staged drama recreating key events in Alaska, the film offers a comprehensive and unsettling look at his crimes.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.3
  14. 214Love You to Death: Playbook for MurderMovie · 2024 · 53mPatrick De La Cerda and his fiancée's promising future is shattered when they become targets of someone's envy.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0
  15. 215The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West VirginiaMovie · 2009 · 86m · Documentary"The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia," produced by Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine for MTV and Dickhouse Productions, documents Jesco White, a famous outlaw, and his unusual family in the Appalachian mountains. The Whites face legal troubles alongside poverty, drug use, and other hardships, but they also maintain a traditional dancing style. The film balances humor and sadness to offer a direct portrayal of life on the fringes of rural mountain communities.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7
  16. 216WeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion UnicornMovie · 2021 · 104m · DocumentaryThis is the story of WeWork, one of the most spectacular corporate collapses of the past few years, and the charismatic but troubled leader who built it: Adam Neumann. It explores the company's meteoric rise and its dramatic downfall.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6
  17. 217Truth and Lies: Monica and BillMovie · 2019 · 120m"Truth and Lies: Monica and Bill," a two-hour documentary from ABC News, examines the phone conversations between White House intern Monica Lewinsky and her friend Linda Tripp that sparked a major political scandal. The film reveals how these secretly recorded conversations impacted the young intern emotionally and explores Tripp's efforts to expose a deception by the President of the United States. Marking the 20th anniversary of President Clinton's impeachment, the special includes new interviews.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7
  18. 218Brittany Murphy: An ID MysteryMovie · 2020 · 60mInvestigation Discovery's new TV special, "Brittany Murphy: An ID Mystery," examines the events surrounding her death. It also looks back at the 2010 death of her husband, Simon Monjack, which occurred just five months after Murphy's.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2
  19. 219CropseyMovie · 2009 · 84m · Crime, Documentary, MysteryTwo filmmakers discover that a childhood urban legend is actually true. They investigate the mystery of five missing children and the real person behind their disappearances.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0
  20. 220My Friend RockefellerMovie · 2015 · 87mChristian Karl Gerhartsreiter built a life on lies and criminal acts, culminating in his most ambitious deception: posing as a Rockefeller. How did he manage to fool so many people, from all walks of life? The story begins in a small Bavarian town, moves to the most exclusive clubs on the American East Coast, and concludes in a Los Angeles courtroom.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4
  21. 221The Beatrice Six: Keith Morrison InvestigatesMovie · 2021 · 85mIn 1985, six people were convicted of the brutal murder of Helen Wilson in Beatrice, Nebraska. Three of them confessed. However, Joseph White's two-decade struggle to prove his innocence would dramatically change the case and the community.
  22. 222The Tinder SwindlerMovie · 2022 · 114m · Documentary, CrimeA con artist posing as a wealthy diamond mogul used online dating to trick women into sending him millions of dollars. Now, his victims are plotting to get their money back.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0
  23. 223The Man Who Would Be Polka KingMovie · 2009 · 67mThis documentary chronicles the story of Jan Lewan, a celebrated polka musician who rose to international fame. A Grammy-nominated artist, Lewan gained prominence after moving from Poland to the West in the 1970s and building a vast musical empire. However, his reputation was shattered when allegations of financial misconduct surfaced, revealing a significant scandal that shocked fans and cast doubt on his legacy.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  24. 224Grizzly ManMovie · 2005 · 103m · DocumentaryThis film chronicles the story of Timothy Treadwell, known as "Grizzly Man," and his thirteen summers spent living in a National Park in Alaska, dedicated to protecting grizzly bears. Through distinctive footage, the documentary offers an intimate look at a man who devoted his life to nature, ultimately sacrificing himself for it.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5
  25. 225Abducted: The Carlina White StoryMovie · 2012 · 90m · Mystery, DramaA baby taken at birth and raised by the woman who took her later learns she was a missing child. She reconnects with her biological parents and must grapple with the challenge of choosing between the two lives she knows.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.7
  26. 226Demon HouseMovie · 2019 · 111mA supposed demonic haunting in an Indiana house sparks widespread panic. Zak Bagans purchases the property remotely, without ever seeing it. He and his team quickly find themselves targeted by what may be the most extensively documented case of demonic possession in American history.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.3
  27. 227The Housewife & the Shah ShockerMovie · 2021This film chronicles Jen Shah, a prominent figure on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," following her arrest and subsequent indictment on charges of fraud and money laundering.IMDb 5.2TMDB 6.2
  28. 228Welcome to LeithMovie · 2015 · 85m · Thriller, Crime, DocumentaryIn September 2012, the quiet prairie town of Leith, North Dakota, is disrupted by the arrival of a solitary newcomer among its 24 residents. This new presence soon takes a threatening turn, unsettling the community. As tensions rise, the townspeople struggle to find a way to restore peace and remove the danger from their close-knit home. This tense drama explores fear, isolation, and the lengths people will go to protect their community in a small-town setting.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6
  29. 229No Good Deed: A Crowdfunding Holiday HeistMovie · 2021 · 53mIn the 2017 holiday season, Mark D’Amico and Kate McClure launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist a homeless veteran struggling with heroin addiction. The fundraiser quickly gained widespread attention, resonating with 14,000 people globally and accumulating hundreds of thousands of dollars. However, as journalists and authorities began investigating, the deceptive nature of the campaign became apparent, leading to its downfall.IMDb 7.6