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Requiem for a Dream2000 • 102 min • Budget $4M • Box office $7MCrime, DramaFour people living in Coney Island find their carefully constructed escapes through drugs crumbling as their dependencies intensify.8.08.318+
The Man with the Golden Arm1955 • 119 min • Budget $1M • Box office $4MDrama, CrimeThe film follows a young man battling addiction as he's compelled to face his true self to overcome his dependence. This unflinching story explores the difficult realities of drug abuse, offering a…7.17.3
Shaft2000 • 99 min • Budget $46M • Box office $107MAction, Adventure, CrimeNew York detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated murder. The sole witness then disappears, and Wade escapes to Switzerland on bail. Two years later, Wade returns for…6.06.017+
Tough Enough2006 • 98 minDrama, ThrillerDetlev Buck's film, based on Gregor Tressnow's novel, offers a realistic look at life in Berlin's Neukölln district. It explores themes of power and vulnerability, depicting the struggles of both those who…6.87.0
Maria Full of Grace2004 • 101 min • Budget $3M • Box office $12MDrama, Thriller, CrimeIn Colombia, a teenage girl who is pregnant makes the difficult decision to become a drug mule, hoping to earn money for her family's essential needs.7.27.417+
Blow2001 • 124 min • Budget $53M • Box office $83MCrime, DramaGrowing up in the 1950s, George Jung witnesses his family's financial struggles as his mother criticizes her husband's attempts to provide. Eventually, they face bankruptcy, fueling George's determination to avoid the same…7.47.517+
Red Heat1988 • 104 min • Budget $29M • Box office $34MAction, CrimeA determined Russian police officer travels to Chicago for a dangerous mission after his colleague is killed by a Georgian drug lord. He's forced to team up with a confident local detective…6.26.217+
Bad Boys1995 • 119 min • Budget $19M • Box office $141MAction, Comedy, CrimeMiami detectives Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey get caught up in a complicated case involving stolen drugs and identity theft. While Burnett juggles his work with family, he partners with the easygoing…6.86.817+
The French Connection1971 • 104 min • Budget $1M • Box office $41MAction, Crime, ThrillerPopeye Doyle is a dedicated narcotics detective fighting to break up a vast international drug smuggling network. He's determined to catch a wealthy French playboy believed to be leading a major heroin…7.57.617+
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Once Upon a Time in Mexico2003 • 102 min • Budget $29M • Box office $98MAction, Crime, ThrillerCIA agent Sands, operating corruptly, hires the assassin El Mariachi to kill a Mexican general. The general is working for a drug kingpin who is plotting to overthrow the President of Mexico.6.36.317+
25th Hour2002 • 135 min • Budget $5M • Box office $23MCrime, DramaThe day before starting a seven-year prison term, a New York drug dealer reflects on his life. He revisits his past, his relationships, and the decisions that caused him to end up…7.37.617+
No Code of Conduct1999 • 93 minA police officer, working with his partner and father, discovers a scheme orchestrated by influential figures in the city to illegally transport drugs from Mexico into Phoenix, Arizona.5.34.717+
Pulp Fiction1994 • 154 min • Budget $8M • Box office $213MThriller, Crime, ComedyThis darkly funny crime story explores the lives of four unlikely people: a hitman who loves burgers, his thoughtful partner, a drug-using criminal's girlfriend, and a washed-up boxer. The film tells their…8.58.817+
Diamonds Are Forever1971 • 120 min • Budget $7M • Box office $116MAction, ThrillerJames Bond is tasked with finding the person behind the theft of a valuable diamond collection. The diamonds are being smuggled internationally, and Bond goes undercover in a major heist to discover…6.46.56+
Pink Flamingos1972 • 93 min • Budget $12K • Box office $6MComedy, CrimeIn Baltimore's criminal world, Divine, a well-known figure, clashes with Connie and Raymond Marble, a manipulative married couple. The Marbles want to seize the notoriety given to Divine by the media: "The…6.26.018+
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The Replacement Killers1998 • 87 min • Budget $30M • Box office $19MAction, Crime, ThrillerJohn Lee is a highly skilled assassin. He's hired by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to kill the son of police officer Stan Zedkov. This puts Lee at odds with his own…6.36.117+
Midnight Express1978 • 121 min • Budget $2M • Box office $35MDrama, Crime"Midnight Express" tells the true story of Billy Hayes, an American student who gets caught smuggling drugs in Turkey. He's sentenced to a harsh prison term, and his only chance for freedom…7.57.517+
New Jack City1991 • 97 min • Budget $8M • Box office $47MThriller, Crime, DramaThis drama explores the lives of two men connected by their work but with very different perspectives: Nino, a powerful figure in the Cash Money Brothers, and Scotty, an undercover police officer…6.66.717+
The Lookalike2014 • 100 minThriller, Crime, DramaTwo criminals protecting a drug lord's girlfriend must quickly find someone who resembles her after her sudden death.5.05.3
The Outsider1983 • 100 minAction, Crime, ThrillerPolice officer Philippe Jordan is fiercely dedicated to justice, often using unconventional tactics. He's now focused on taking down a powerful drug cartel operating between Paris and Marseilles, which has consistently avoided…6.86.4
G.B.H.2012 • 84 minDamien, a London police officer, is haunted by a past he's desperately trying to leave behind. Before joining the force, he was a member of a football gang, known for violent clashes…4.44.7
Space Cadet2026 • 86 minAnimation, Family, Science FictionWhen astronaut Celeste launches on her first solo mission, her childhood guardian robot is left behind, questioning its purpose. A story about growing up and discovering one's place in the cosmos.5.57.0
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Bulletproof1996 • 84 min • Budget $25M • Box office $22MComedy, Crime, ActionPolice officer Jack Carter goes undercover to take down a dangerous criminal organization headed by drug lord Frank Coltan. He creates a new identity as Rock Keats and befriends Archie Moses, a…5.75.817+
Impossible Choice2012 • 112 minThis summer marks a turning point for Brandon, the minister's son, as he comes to terms with his own homosexuality. Meanwhile, his father grapples with this revelation, questioning the foundations of his…1.53.7
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Water Flower2005 • 92 minMinako feels increasingly disconnected from her father. This tension escalates when he becomes drunk and attempts a sexual assault. Minako's mother left when she was young, and now Minako struggles to care…6.57.0
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Half Baked1998 • 82 min • Budget $8M • Box office $17MComedy, CrimeThree lifelong friends face a hilarious challenge when one of them ends up in jail. Determined to help, the trio launches a chaotic and unpredictable mission to free their friend, testing the…6.36.617+
Thursday1998 • 87 min • Box office $3KThriller, Action, ComedyThis drama tells the story of a former drug dealer who left his troubled past in Los Angeles to become an architect and build a peaceful life in Texas, with a wife…6.97.117+
King of New York1990 • 103 min • Budget $5M • Box office $2MThriller, CrimeThis is a modern take on a familiar story. An ex-convict, formerly a powerful drug lord, is released from prison with a new goal: to take down rival gangs in New York…6.86.917+
Gaze2010 • 60 minThis film showcases the work of today's leading queer artists, accompanied by a witty and insightful commentary. It's a playful exploration of queer culture through art.1.06.4
Love Insurance2000 • 160 minMontgomery, now running his own detective agency, is haunted by the memory of his late lover, Gloria, who died of leukemia. Seeking therapy, he's at a hotel waiting for his aunt when…0.0—
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Darkman III: Die Darkman Die1996 • 87 minAction, Thriller, Science FictionDr. Peyton Westlake, also known as Darkman, is a brilliant scientist determined to create synthetic skin for medical purposes. Facing a lack of funding, he discovers a crate of money belonging to…5.24.817+
Romancing the Stone1984 • 106 min • Budget $10M • Box office $86MRomance, Comedy, ActionNovelist Joan Wilder lives a quiet life, preferring her imagination to reality. Her routine is shattered when a mysterious package arrives, offering a chance to save her sister from kidnappers. The ransom…6.86.96+
Clear and Present Danger1994 • 141 min • Budget $62M • Box office $215MAction, Drama, ThrillerIn this suspenseful thriller, Jack Ryan becomes acting Deputy Director of Intelligence for the CIA when Admiral Greer is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Ryan must investigate the brutal murder of a…6.66.913+
Donnie Brasco1997 • 127 min • Budget $35M • Box office $124MCrime, Drama, ThrillerAn ambitious FBI agent infiltrates a notorious mafia family, blurring the lines between his duty and loyalty. Deep within the criminal underworld, he begins to identify with the mafia life, struggling to…7.57.717+
Above the Law1988 • 99 min • Budget $7M • Box office $18MAction, Crime, ThrillerNico Toscani is an Italian immigrant who has become a respected American patriot, a former CIA agent, and a highly skilled aikido expert – all while working as an unconventional Chicago police…6.16.017+
Bogotá: City of the Lost2024 • 109 minSeeking opportunity in Bogotá, a young Korean man climbs the ranks of the city's illegal trade, facing danger in his pursuit of a better future.6.95.4
Bloody Daddy2023 • 122 minDirty cop Sumair Azad and his friend Jaggi steal a bag of cocaine belonging to Sikandar Chowdhary. In retaliation, Sikandar kidnaps Sumair's son. The situation escalates dramatically for Sumair as he tries…5.96.5
Now You See Me: Now You Don't2025 • 112 min • Budget $90M • Box office $243MCrime, ThrillerThe original Four Horsemen team up with a new group of illusionists to challenge Veronika Vanderberg, a wealthy diamond heiress who controls a criminal network involved in money laundering and trafficking. These…6.55.913+
Eating Cars2021 • 93 minMax, a writer struggling to succeed, embarks on a search for her estranged girlfriend while attempting to sell stolen drugs to fund a trip East to care for her ailing mother. She…5.55.4
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Open Road2013 • 85 minAngie, a young Brazilian artist, leaves her former life behind for a journey across the country. Fleeing her past and seeking direction, Angie discovers not only who she is but also love…5.05.3
Line Walker2016 • 108 min • Box office $88MAction, Crime, DramaWhen the identities of undercover officers are erased from the police database, a veteran officer is forced to question everyone around him – unsure if they are colleagues or threats.6.56.0
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