Best Crime Movie

Reviewed by Lunoo Research Team · Updated Jun 5, 2026

257 ranked ·

Top-rated crime movie ranked by our AI-powered scoring system.

· Re-ranked 1 week ago
257
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5.2
Avg Score
2
Rated Excellent
9.6
Top Ranked Score
Summary: The best crime movie in 2026 is The Godfather with a score of 9.6/10, followed by The Dark Knight (9.1) and The Silence of the Lambs (8.9). This ranking is based on Lunoo's AI-powered scoring system which evaluates 257 crime movie across category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value. Rankings were last refreshed on Jun 5, 2026.

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Rank Name Score Price Best For
#1 The Godfather 9.6 - Film enthusiasts and anyone interested in crime dramas, fami... Visit
#2 The Dark Knight 9.1 - - Visit
#3 The Silence of the Lambs 8.9 - - Visit
#4 Batman Begins 8.3 - - Visit
#5 Big Little Lies 8.3 - - Visit

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Best 1 The Godfather
The Godfather

Francis Ford Coppola's *The Godfather* remains the gold standard for crime films. Its masterful storytelling, iconic performances (Marlon Brando, Al Pacino), and operatic scope redefined the genre. Th...

9.59 Brilliant
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2 The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight

Christopher Nolan's take on Batman is widely regarded as the pinnacle of superhero filmmaking. By grounding the fantastical elements in a gritty, realistic crime drama, it explores themes of chaos, mo...

9.11 Brilliant
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3 The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs

Jonathan Demme's 'The Silence of the Lambs' is a landmark thriller that seamlessly blends elements of crime, horror, and psychological suspense. Clarice Starling, a young FBI trainee, seeks the help o...

8.86 Excellent
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4 Batman Begins
Batman Begins

*Batman Begins* (2005) is a critically acclaimed origin story that establishes the foundation for Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy. It presents a grounded and realistic portrayal of Bruce Wayne...

8.33 Excellent
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5 Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies

This captivating HBO drama explores the lives of several mothers in a wealthy California seaside town, as they become entangled in a web of secrets and lies. The shows strong performances, compelling...

8.31 Excellent
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6 Case Closed Movie 06: The Phantom of Baker Street
Case Closed Movie 06: The Phantom of Baker Street

The latest innovation in virtual reality gaming is set for a private showcase, with the children of Japan's elite given the opportunity to playtest it. Unfortunately, their carefree fun is cut short w...

8.05 Excellent
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7 Detective Conan Movie 20: The Darkest Nightmare
Detective Conan Movie 20: The Darkest Nightmare

On a dark night, the Japanese police is raided by a spy. Different countries' intelligence agencies—such as England's MI6, Germany's BND, and America's CIA—as well as the FBI's secret files are going...

8.02 Excellent
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8 The Batman
The Batman

Robert Pattinson delivers a brooding and intense portrayal of a young, detective Batman in this gritty and atmospheric take on the iconic superhero. *The Batman* is a dark, noir-inspired crime thrille...

7.96 Very Good
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9 Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone
Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone

The film will be a continuation spinoff of the 2012 "Lupin III: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine" television anime series. Lupin and Jigen have their sights set on a treasure worth stealing called the Lit...

7.72 Very Good
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10 Capote
Capote

Truman Capote's deep involvement with the killers of a Kansas family as he researches his groundbreaking novel 'In Cold Blood'.

7.88 Very Good
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11 The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II explores the intertwined narratives of Michael Corleone’s consolidation of power in the late 1950s and his father Vito Corleone's rise to leadership beginning in Sicily. The film...

0.00 Poor
12 Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can chronicles the fabricated life of Frank Abagnale Jr., who, before age 19, executed elaborate cons by assuming various professional identities—pilot, physician, and lawyer—resulting...

0.00 Poor
13 The Wolf of Wall Street
The Wolf of Wall Street

The Wolf of Wall Street depicts the rise and fall of stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his firm, Stratton Oakmont. The film portrays their activities involving widespread corruption and fraud on Wall Str...

0.00 Poor
14 Joker
Joker

The film portrays Arthur Fleck, a man struggling with mental illness and poverty in Gotham City. His experiences lead to a radical transformation and acts of violence against those he perceives as res...

0.00 Poor
15 The Godfather Part III
The Godfather Part III

The Godfather Part III (1990) follows Michael Corleone as he seeks to establish a legitimate business empire following the events of its predecessors. The film concludes the Corleone family saga and i...

0.00 Poor
16 Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional

Léon is a retired hitman who takes in Mathilda, a young girl orphaned after her family’s murder. As they live together, Léon teaches Mathilda his skills, forming a close bond despite their dangerous c...

0.00 Poor
17 Memento
Memento

Leonard Shelby suffers from anterograde amnesia following his wife’s murder, leading him on a desperate quest for answers with limited memory. He relies on fragmented recollections, photographs, and t...

0.00 Poor
18 A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange

“A Clockwork Orange” depicts a bleak future where an ultra-conservative government seeks to control the behavior of its citizens through violence and psychological manipulation. The film explores them...

0.00 Poor
19 The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd

The Good Shepherd depicts the early career of Edward Wilson, a CIA counterintelligence officer, spanning from 1939 to 1961. The film chronicles the agency’s formation and expansion during this period,...

0.00 Poor
20 Shutter Island
Shutter Island

Shutter Island is a 2010 psychological thriller centered on Deputy U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels’ investigation at a psychiatric facility on Shutter Island. The story involves the disappearance of a pati...

0.00 Poor
21 Scarface
Scarface

The film portrays the rise of Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant who establishes a lucrative criminal empire dealing primarily in cocaine within the city of Miami. Montana’s operations involve violence a...

0.00 Poor
22 The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code is a 2006 mystery thriller centered around Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon’s investigation of a murder in Paris. The film, directed by Ron Howard, features Tom Hanks alongside a c...

0.00 Poor
23 Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York

Gangs of New York is a 2002 historical drama directed by Martin Scorsese and based on Herbert Asbury’s book. The film depicts the conflicts among various gangs in late 19th-century New York City, feat...

0.00 Poor
24 City of God
City of God

City of God depicts the development of criminal activity within Rio de Janeiro’s Cidade de Deus neighborhood from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. The narrative focuses on escalating conflict betwee...

0.00 Poor
25 The Fast and the Furious
The Fast and the Furious

The Fast and the Furious is a 2001 action film centering on an undercover police officer, Brian O’Conner, who investigates criminal activity within a street racing organization. He forms a significant...

0.00 Poor
26 Saw
Saw

Saw is a 2004 horror film centered on the actions of the Jigsaw Killer. He subjects individuals to elaborate, self-inflicted physical challenges designed to test their determination to survive. The na...

0.00 Poor
27 Unforgiven
Unforgiven

Unforgiven is a 1992 Western directed by Clint Eastwood. The story centers on William Munny, a retired gunslinger returning to his farm who reluctantly accepts a bounty. Featuring performances from Ge...

0.00 Poor
28 American History X
American History X

American History X portrays the story of Derek Vinyard, a former skinhead, and his brother Danny following Derek’s imprisonment for murder. The film depicts their involvement in the White supremacist...

0.00 Poor
29 Sin City
Sin City

Sin City is a 2005 film adapting Robert Miller’s comic book series. The anthology features an ensemble cast including Jessica Alba, Benicio del Toro, and other actors in a neo-noir crime narrative. It...

0.00 Poor
30 Rashomon
Rashomon

The film Rashomon presents a complex narrative centered around the murder of a samurai within a forest. Multiple individuals—including a samurai, his wife, and a bandit—offer conflicting accounts of t...

0.00 Poor
31 Once Upon a Time in America
Once Upon a Time in America

Once Upon a Time in America is a 1984 crime drama depicting the intertwined lives of Jewish gangsters in New York City. The film follows David “Noodles” Aaronson and Maximilian “Max” Bercovicz as they...

0.00 Poor
32 Trainspotting
Trainspotting

Trainspotting is a 1996 British drama film adapted from Irvine Welsh’s novel. The movie stars a cast including Robert Carlyle and explores themes through a combination of English and Scots dialogue. I...

0.00 Poor
33 Crash
Crash

Crash is a 2004 crime drama directed by Paul Haggis, drawing on a 1991 carjacking incident to explore racial and social tensions in Los Angeles. The film’s ensemble cast includes Sandra Bullock, Don C...

0.00 Poor
34 On the Waterfront
On the Waterfront

On the Waterfront, directed by Elia Kazan, portrays the corruption and violence within a longshoremen’s union in Hoboken, New Jersey. The film was based on articles investigating similar issues, winni...

0.00 Poor
35 Mulholland Drive
Mulholland Drive

Mulholland Drive is a 2001 mystery directed by David Lynch. The story involves an actress and a woman with amnesia in Los Angeles, alongside a filmmaker navigating criminal involvement during a movie...

0.00 Poor
36 Angels & Demons
Angels & Demons

Angels & Demons is a 2009 mystery thriller based on Dan Brown’s novel of the same name. The film follows Robert Langdon as he investigates a conspiracy involving the Vatican and ancient symbols. It se...

0.00 Poor
37 Fast Five
Fast Five

Fast Five is a 2011 action film following Dominic Toretto and Brian O’Conner as they execute a plan to steal $100 million from Hernan Reyes. The plot involves a heist orchestrated by Dom, Brian, and M...

0.00 Poor
38 Basic Instinct
Basic Instinct

The 1992 film centers on Detective Nick Curran’s investigation into the death of musician Johnny Boz. This investigation leads him to a complex and dangerous connection with Catherine Tramell, who is...

0.00 Poor
39 2 Fast 2 Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious

2 Fast 2 Furious is a 2003 action film continuing the story of Brian O’Conner and Roman Pearce. The pair are tasked with transporting illicit funds for Carter Verone, simultaneously collaborating with...

0.00 Poor
40 The Hateful Eight
The Hateful Eight

The Hateful Eight is a 2015 Western thriller directed by Quentin Tarantino. It centers on eight individuals—including Samuel L. Jackson and Kurt Russell—seeking shelter during a severe winter storm fo...

0.00 Poor
41 Speed
Speed

The 1994 film involves an explosive city bus controlled by a former police officer seeking revenge. A rapid speed threshold of 50 mph triggers a catastrophic detonation if not maintained. LAPD Officer...

0.00 Poor
42 The Fate of the Furious
The Fate of the Furious

The Fate of the Furious is a 2017 action film following Dominic Toretto and his team as they confront a new threat. Cyberterrorist Cipher manipulates Dom into betraying his family, leading to a confli...

0.00 Poor
43 Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet

Blue Velvet is a 1986 mystery thriller directed by David Lynch. The film centers on a college student investigating a discovered ear that uncovers a dark criminal plot involving a local nightclub perf...

0.00 Poor
44 American Psycho
American Psycho

American Psycho is a 2000 psychological horror film centered on Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker living in New York City. The story, adapted from Bret Easton Ellis’ novel, depicts Bateman'...

0.00 Poor
45 American Hustle
American Hustle

American Hustle is a 2013 crime film based on the FBI Abscam operation. The story centers around two con artists and an FBI agent who orchestrate a complex sting targeting corrupt politicians, includi...

0.00 Poor
46 Kill Bill: Volume 1
Kill Bill: Volume 1

Kill Bill: Volume 1 follows Beatrix “the Bride,” a former assassin seeking retribution against those who murdered her and her unborn child. She travels to Japan to confront a group of killers led by B...

0.00 Poor
47 Gran Torino
Gran Torino

Gran Torino is a 2008 drama directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. The film incorporates a notable Hmong American ensemble cast, marking a significant inclusion in mainstream cinema. Kyle Eastwood a...

0.00 Poor
48 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a 2007 musical horror film adapting Christopher Bond’s play. It depicts an exiled barber, Sweeney Todd, enacting revenge against Judge Turpin followin...

0.00 Poor
49 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a 2017 crime film centered on Mildred Hayes’s efforts to publicize her daughter's murder in Missouri. The story involves a local police investigation led b...

0.00 Poor

help Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Crime Movie in 2026?
According to our AI-powered rankings, The Godfather is currently rated as the best Crime Movie with a score of 9.6/10. Other top-rated options include The Godfather, The Dark Knight, The Silence of the Lambs.
How are these Crime Movie ranked?
Our rankings use an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value for money. Each Crime Movie receives a 0 to 10 Lunoo score.
How often are the rankings updated?
Our rankings are updated continuously as new data becomes available. Scores are recalculated regularly to ensure you always see the most current and accurate ratings.
What are the top 5 Crime Movie in 2026?
The top 5 Crime Movie in 2026 are: The Godfather, The Dark Knight, The Silence of the Lambs, Batman Begins, Big Little Lies. These are ranked by our AI-powered scoring system based on category fit, features, pricing signals, public reception, and recency.
How many Crime Movie are ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo currently ranks 257 Crime Movie, of which 2 have earned a Brilliant rating (9.0+). New options are added and scored regularly.
Which Crime Movie is ranked first?
The Godfather is currently ranked #1 with a Lunoo score of 9.6/10 in our Crime Movie rankings.
Is The Godfather worth it?
The Godfather scores 9.6/10, making it one of the highest-rated Crime Movie available. Its strong rating reflects excellent performance across our evaluation criteria.
What should I look for when choosing a Crime Movie?
Key factors include your specific use case, budget, features offered, ease of use, and long-term value. Our scoring system evaluates these factors objectively. Compare the top options above to find the best fit.
Are there any free Crime Movie options?
Some Crime Movie offer free plans or trials. Check each option's website for current pricing. Our rankings focus on overall quality regardless of price point.
What is the difference between top-rated Crime Movie?
While The Godfather and The Dark Knight are both highly rated, they differ in features, pricing, and target audience. Use our comparison tool to see detailed side-by-side differences.
Can I compare Crime Movie on Lunoo?
Yes! Lunoo offers a detailed comparison tool. Click the compare icon on any two items to see a side-by-side analysis of scores, features, pros, and cons.
How accurate are Lunoo's Crime Movie rankings?
Our AI-powered scoring system is calibrated against established ground truth sources and continuously improved. We analyze features, expert reviews, user feedback, and market data to provide the most objective rankings possible.

science How We Rank

Every crime movie is scored across 12 weighted criteria from hundreds of verified sources:

  • Features & Capabilities - Comprehensive analysis of what each option offers
  • User Reviews - Aggregated feedback from real users across platforms
  • Expert Opinions - Professional reviews and industry recognition
  • Value for Money - Cost-effectiveness relative to features
  • Reliability & Support - Track record and customer service quality

Rankings are updated continuously as new information becomes available.

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