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Murder, My Sweet1944 • 95 minCrime, Drama, MysteryPrivate investigator Philip Marlowe is hired to find an ex-convict's missing girlfriend. His search pulls him into a complex world of lies and betrayal hidden beneath the city's surface. The story explores…7.27.5
The Brasher Doubloon1947 • 72 minMystery, CrimeWhen Mrs. Elizabeth Bright Murdock hires private investigator Philip Marlowe, he discovers her late husband's most prized coin, the rare Brasher Doubloon, has vanished from his collection. Marlowe's investigation reveals a disturbing…5.96.5
Budapest Noir2017 • 95 minIn 1936 Budapest, as Hungary edges closer to aligning with Hitler, a young woman is murdered. The authorities are reluctant to investigate, but Gordon, a crime reporter, suspects there's more to the…6.16.1
Bullets Over Broadway1994 • 98 min • Budget $20M • Box office $37MComedy, CrimeYoung playwright David Shayne gets funding from gangster Nick Valenti for his new play. Nick's girlfriend, Olive, takes on the role of a psychiatrist in the production, surprisingly securing the part despite…7.17.417+
High and Low1963 • 142 min • Budget $250KDrama, CrimeA powerful CEO must abandon his corporate world to race against time and save a boy who has been mistakenly kidnapped. As he works to get the ransom and bring his employee's…8.38.4
Eileen2023 • 98 min • Budget $16M • Box office $1MThriller, CrimeIn the harsh winter of 1964 Massachusetts, a young secretary named Eileen is drawn to Rebecca, a captivating new counselor at the local prison. Their friendship deepens, but it takes a disturbing…5.85.917+
Killer's Kiss1955 • 68 min • Budget $75KThriller, Crime, DramaDavey Gordon, a seasoned but aging boxer in New York City, finds an unexpected connection with Gloria Price, a talented dancer. Their shared passion for the arts sparks a strong bond, but…6.36.5
Key Largo1948 • 100 minCrime, ThrillerDuring a violent hurricane, "Key Largo" unfolds as a gripping drama inside a hotel. The story centers on Johnny Rocco, a ruthless mobster who takes hostages at the hotel owned by James…7.47.7
Brighton Rock1948 • 92 minCrime, Drama, ThrillerIn 1930s Brighton, this suspenseful crime story follows Pinkie, a young and ruthless leader of a powerful gang. The film exposes the complex criminal activities of Pinkie's crew, revealing a hidden darkness…6.87.2
Angels with Dirty Faces1938 • 97 minCrime, DramaRocky Sullivan and Jerry Connelly's friendship is tested as they grow up in a poor neighborhood and choose very different paths. Rocky becomes a powerful gangster, while Jerry becomes a priest, dedicating…7.57.8
Notorious1946 • 103 min • Budget $2M • Box office $24MThriller, Romance, MysteryT.R. Devlin, a US government agent, hunts down Nazi leaders responsible for war crimes. He recruits Alicia Huberman, the daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as an undercover spy. While working…7.77.9
Vertigo1958 • 128 min • Budget $2M • Box office $7MMystery, Romance, ThrillerMaggie Pesky is an unusual teenager in a world where flies are expected to live quiet, routine lives. She boldly defies these expectations, turning everyday tasks into exciting adventures. Maggie’s spirited personality…8.28.26+
Rebecca1940 • 130 min • Budget $1M • Box office $7MMystery, Romance, ThrillerA young woman marries the enigmatic widower Max De Winter and finds herself haunted by the memory of his deceased first wife, Rebecca. Rebecca's death was never explained, and her presence seems…7.98.0
The 39 Steps1935 • 86 minMystery, ThrillerIn Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller, "The 39 Steps," Richard Hanney is caught in a dangerous game after finding a dead woman in his bed. He's immediately suspected of being involved in an…7.37.6
Out of the Past1947 • 97 minCrime, ThrillerJeff Bailey runs a gas station in Bridgeport, California, and is dating Ann Miller, living a quiet life. However, his carefully constructed peace is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious visitor.…7.67.9
The Third Man1949 • 105 min • Box office $1MThriller, MysteryIn post-war Vienna, writer Holly Martins travels to find his friend Harry Lime, only to discover Harry is dead. Alone and confused, Holly begins investigating the circumstances of Harry's death, suspecting a…7.98.1
Elevator to the Gallows1958 • 92 min • Box office $263KCrime, Drama, ThrillerA successful businessman's life unravels after he murders his employer, the husband of his mistress. This single act triggers a series of unforeseen and escalating disasters. He becomes entangled in a dangerous…7.67.9
Touch of Evil1958 • 111 min • Budget $829K • Box office $2MCrime, Thriller, DramaAlly McBeal works as a lawyer at the Boston firm Cage and Fish, surrounded by unusual people and complicated feelings. She's a lively thinker whose imagination brings both humor and intense moments…7.87.913+
The Big Clock1948 • 95 minCrime, ThrillerIn a city rife with crime, Stroud, an editor committed to revealing the truth in his magazine, faces a new problem that jeopardizes his planned vacation with his wife. When a beautiful…7.37.6
The Big Steal1949 • 71 minCrime, ThrillerLieutenant Halliday is falsely accused of stealing the Army payroll. He chases the real thief across Mexico, teaming up with the thief's former lover. Meanwhile, Captain Blake relentlessly pursues Halliday. As he…6.56.9
Somewhere in the Night1946 • 110 min • Box office $1MMystery, Thriller, CrimeAfter World War II, George Taylor returns to Los Angeles with amnesia, struggling to remember his past. He begins a difficult search for his lost memories and the truth he's forgotten. This…6.77.0
Thieves' Highway1949 • 94 minDrama, Crime, ThrillerAfter returning from World War II, Nick Garcos plans a future with his girlfriend Polly Faber. His plans change when his father is severely beaten and robbed by Mike Figlia, a truck…7.27.5
Decoy1946 • 76 minCrime, ThrillerThe film depicts the final hours of a notorious female gang leader, critically injured after a violent encounter with police. Facing death, she recounts her life story to an indifferent officer. She…5.86.7
Chase a Crooked Shadow1958 • 87 minThriller, Mystery, DramaA woman in Spain's life is shattered when she learns someone is impersonating her dead brother. She fights to expose the deception to her family and the police, but faces doubt and…7.07.0
The Big Combo1955 • 88 minDrama, CrimePolice Lieutenant Leonard Diamond pursues Red Vic, a highly influential and elusive gangster. Diamond's relentless pursuit of Vic becomes an obsession, fueled by both his duty and a personal reason. The situation…7.07.3
Armored Car Robbery1950 • 67 minThriller, Crime, ActionA calculated thief named Dave Purvis orchestrates a heist in Los Angeles that goes wrong when he shoots Lt. Phillips during an armored car robbery. With the money stolen and his mistress…6.57.0
The Lineup1958 • 87 minCrimeSan Francisco is the setting for a dangerous operation run by a ruthless criminal called "the Boss" and his loyal protégé, a violent enforcer. They target travelers, tricking them into carrying heroin…7.17.3
The Seventh Juror1962 • 105 minThriller, Crime, DramaA middle-aged pharmacist unexpectedly attacks a young woman at a lake. Haunted by his actions, he attempts to return to his normal life. However, the victim's boyfriend is wrongly accused and put…6.87.5
Odds Against Tomorrow1959 • 96 minCrime, Drama, ThrillerAn aging criminal mastermind gathers a team for a final, ambitious heist. The plan is complicated when one of his partners is revealed to be Black, creating friction within the group. Prejudices…6.87.4
I Walk Alone1947 • 97 minDrama, CrimeFrankie and Noll, two bootleggers bound by loyalty, are separated after a police raid and go on the run. Frankie is captured and imprisoned, while Noll escapes and builds a successful nightclub…6.57.0
Too Late for Tears1949 • 99 minCrime, ThrillerA ruthless person's life changes when they find a suitcase full of money. Initially stunned, they decide to keep the money, escalating their ruthlessness. They must protect the fortune from anyone who…6.87.3
Force of Evil1950 • 79 minCrime, DramaJoe Morse, a sharp lawyer, wants to unite all the small gambling operations into one powerful organization. He believes this will make them stronger and able to compete with the major crime…6.57.2
The Maltese Falcon1931 • 80 minMystery, CrimeA sharp-witted woman uses lies to manipulate a persistent private investigator. The case centers on a small, enigmatic statuette called the Maltese Falcon. As the detective investigates the artifact's history, he uncovers…6.36.8
Crossfire1947 • 86 min • Budget $250K • Box office $1MCrime, Mystery, ThrillerWhen a man is suddenly murdered, a desperate search for the truth begins. The prime suspects are a group of soldiers who recently returned from service, and each is haunted by their…6.77.2
Underworld U.S.A.1961 • 99 minCrime, ThrillerA man consumed by grief seeks revenge for his father's murder at the hands of dangerous criminals. Driven by bitterness, he enters a world of violence and retribution, navigating treacherous alliances and…6.97.3
Strangers on a Train1951 • 101 min • Budget $1M • Box office $7MCrime, ThrillerDuring a routine train journey, a charismatic but troubled socialite befriends an ambitious young tennis player. He begins to share a disturbing idea: two people could commit murder and evade detection. Intrigued,…7.77.96+
Secret Beyond the Door1947 • 99 minMystery, Thriller, DramaA young heiress impulsively marries a man she met on vacation in Mexico. She soon finds herself in a chilling new world when she arrives at his lavish mansion, filled with unsettling…6.56.6
