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1. Infinity Pool (2023)
R | 117 min | Crime, Horror, Mystery
James and Em Foster are enjoying an all-inclusive beach vacation in the fictional island of La Tolqa, when a fatal accident exposes the resort's perverse subculture of hedonistic tourism, reckless violence and surreal horrors.
Director: Brandon Cronenberg | Stars: Alexander Skarsgård, Mia Goth, Cleopatra Coleman, Dunja Sepcic
Votes: 56,641
2. JAG (1995–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The cases of Harmon Rabb, former Navy fighter pilot, and his fellow lawyers of the U.S. Navy's Judge Advocate General's office.
Stars: David James Elliott, Catherine Bell, Patrick Labyorteaux, John M. Jackson
Votes: 20,013
3. The Untouchables (1987)
R | 119 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
During Prohibition, Treasury agent Eliot Ness sets out to stop ruthless Chicago gangster Al Capone, and assembles a small, incorruptible team to help him.
Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Charles Martin Smith
Votes: 330,891 | Gross: $76.27M
4. When They See Us (2019)
TV-MA | 75 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on the true story.
Stars: Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Marquis Rodriguez
Votes: 137,890
5. Fracture (2007)
R | 113 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After shooting his wife, Ted confesses his crime and asks the court to move his case to trial. He represents himself against Willy, a successful lawyer. But there's more to the case than meets the eye.
Director: Gregory Hoblit | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike
Votes: 218,965 | Gross: $39.02M
6. Secret in Their Eyes (2015)
PG-13 | 111 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A tight-knit team of rising investigators, along with their supervisor, is suddenly torn apart when they discover that one of their own teenage daughters has been brutally murdered.
Director: Billy Ray | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Dean Norris
Votes: 51,307 | Gross: $20.18M
7. Stranger (2017–2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With the help of a gutsy female detective, a prosecutor who has almost lost the ability to feel emotions tackles a strange murder case amid political corruption.
Stars: Cho Seung-woo, Bae Doona, Lee Jun-hyuk, Jeon Bae-soo
Votes: 10,134
8. 13th (2016)
TV-MA | 100 min | Documentary, Crime, History
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: Melina Abdullah, Michelle Alexander, Cory Booker, Dolores Canales
Votes: 37,682
9. Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes (2019)
TV-MA | 59 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A look inside the mind of serial killer Ted Bundy, featuring interviews with him on death row.
Stars: Stephen Michaud, Bob Keppel, Kathleen McChesney, Ward Lucas
Votes: 32,929
10. America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back (1988–2013)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
True crimes are dramatized in hopes that viewers can give information leading to the capture of the criminals.
Stars: John Walsh, Daniel David Sim, Don LaFontaine, Jon Leiberman
Votes: 2,266
11. Victim/Suspect (2023)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Crime
Young women tell the police they've been sexually assaulted, but instead of finding justice, they're charged with the crime of making a false report, arrested, and even imprisoned by the system they believed would protect them.
Director: Nancy Schwartzman | Stars: Lisa Avalos, Dyanie Bermeo, Rachel de Leon, Carlton Hershman
Votes: 2,048
12. Crown Court (1972–2007)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama
A courtroom drama in which each case is usually presented in three episodes. At the end of the third episode, a jury of "ordinary people" comes to a verdict on the evidence presented.
Stars: Peter Wheeler, Joseph Berry, Richard Colson, Derek Hockridge
Votes: 347
13. Alley Cat (1984)
R | 82 min | Action
A martial artist stops a street gang from stealing her car, but her grandmother ends up being killed by the same gang. She witnesses firsthand how corrupt and inept law enforcement is, and decides to take matters into her own hands.
Directors: Victor M. Ordonez, Ed Palmos, Al Valletta | Stars: Karin Mani, Robert Torti, Britt Helfer, Michael Wayne
Votes: 1,052
14. Gideon's Trumpet (1980 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 104 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of Clarence Earl Gideon and his fight for the right to have publicly funded legal counsel for the needy.
Director: Robert L. Collins | Stars: Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman, Fay Wray
Votes: 1,187
15. Clemency (2019)
R | 112 min | Drama
As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.
Director: Chinonye Chukwu | Stars: Alfre Woodard, Richard Schiff, Aldis Hodge, Wendell Pierce
Votes: 5,420
16. Kalinka (2016)
87 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Based on the story of Andre Bamberski, who fought to bring his daughter's presumed murderer to justice for 27 years.
Director: Vincent Garenq | Stars: Daniel Auteuil, Sebastian Koch, Marie-Josée Croze, Christelle Cornil
Votes: 3,544
17. Amanda Knox (2011 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 87 min | Crime, Drama
Based on the events surrounding the murder of British student Meredith Kercher.
Director: Robert Dornhelm | Stars: Hayden Panettiere, Marcia Gay Harden, Vincent Riotta, Paolo Romio
Votes: 2,250
18. The House I Live In (2012)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary
From the dealer to the narcotics officer, the inmate to the federal judge, a penetrating look inside America's criminal justice system, revealing the profound human rights implications of U.S. drug policy.
Director: Eugene Jarecki | Stars: Eugene Jarecki, David Simon, Shanequa Benitez, William Julius Wilson
Votes: 5,395 | Gross: $0.21M
19. First Monday in October (1981)
R | 98 min | Comedy, Drama
For the first time in history a woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where she becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate.
Director: Ronald Neame | Stars: Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes, Jan Sterling
Votes: 1,661
20. Gideon's Army (2013)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary
Follows three young, committed Public Defenders who are dedicated to working for the people society would rather forget. Long hours, low pay and staggering caseloads are so common that even the most committed often give up.
Director: Dawn Porter
Votes: 835
21. Capitol Punishment (2021)
139 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Actor Nick Searcy was at the January 6th rally and provides never before seen footage of the January 6th rally. Searcy interviews Proud Boys president Enrique Tarrio, and others who were ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Burgard | Stars: Aaron Babbitt, Ashli Babbitt, Maureen Bailey, Patrick Bergy
Votes: 708
22. The Staple of News (I) (2013)
94 min | Drama
The story of a family and a love affair told through the journey of a young woman called Suzanne.
Director: Katell Quillévéré | Stars: Sara Forestier, François Damiens, Adèle Haenel, Paul Hamy
Votes: 1,865
23. The One Man Jury (1978)
R | 98 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Frustrated with the lenient criminal justice system, an LAPD homicide cop goes vigilante on various criminals, including a serial killer of women.
Director: Charles Martin | Stars: Jack Palance, Christopher Mitchum, Pamela Susan Shoop, Cara Williams
Votes: 249
24. Deep Undercover (II) (2016– )
Documentary, Crime, Drama
Deep Undercover is a true crimes series from writer and producer Joe Pistone, the real "Donnie Brasco." Each episode tells the story of a different undercover operation from the POV of the undercover officers involved.
Stars: Dave B. Mitchell, Damon O'Daniel, Judy Ho, Michael Fleeman
Votes: 114
25. The Blood Is at the Doorstep (2017)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
After Dontre Hamilton was shot 14 times and killed by police in Milwaukee, his family embarks on a quest for answers, justice and reform.
Director: Erik Ljung | Stars: Dontre Hamilton, Nate 'Junior' Hamilton, Maria Hamilton, Kelly Brandmeyer
Votes: 225
26. The Last Word (IV) (2008)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
This documentary takes the "Innocent Man on Texas Death Row" tale to a dark corner feared by all - - proving that an innocent man has been executed by the State. A clash between good and ... See full summary »
Director: Jesse Quackenbush | Stars: Katie Quackenbush, Jeff Blackburn, Jimmy Don Boydston, David Brown
Votes: 138
27. Lola (I) (2009)
Not Rated | 110 min | Drama
Two elderly women bear the consequences of a crime involving their respective grandsons. One is the victim, the other is the suspect. Both weak and poor, they laboriously solicit money in ... See full summary »
Director: Brillante Mendoza | Stars: Anita Linda, Rustica Carpio, Tanya Gomez, Jhong Hilario
Votes: 917
28. The Great Mint Swindle (2012 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 92 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Based on a true story, three Australian brothers become embroiled in a scam by selling a fake gold nugget to a tycoon.
Director: Geoff Bennett | Stars: Grant Bowler, Todd Lasance, Josh Quong Tart, Shane Bourne
Votes: 223
29. The Definition of Insanity (2020)
73 min | Documentary
The Miami-Dade Community Mental Health Project comes to life in this documentary, following a team of dedicated public servants working through the courts to steer people with mental illness on a path from incarceration to recovery.
Director: Gabriel London | Star: Steve Leifman
Votes: 28
30. Peace Officer (2015)
Not Rated | 105 min | Documentary, Crime
A look at the increasingly militarized state of American police told through the story of "Dub" Lawrence, a former sheriff who established his state's first SWAT team only to see it kill his son-in-law in a standoff 30 years later.
Directors: Brad Barber, Scott Christopherson | Stars: Radley Balko, William 'Dub' Lawrence
Votes: 477 | Gross: $0.03M
31. High Risk Offender (1998)
57 min | Documentary
An unflinching look at ex-convicts, their parole officers and therapists, and the process that eases ex-cons back into society. For ten months, this cinema verite documentary followed the ... See full summary »
Director: Barry Greenwald
Votes: 20
32. Angola 3: Black Panthers and the Last Slave Plantation (2008)
Not Rated | 109 min | Documentary
This film tells the story of three former members of the Black Panther Party incarcerated at Angola Louisiana State Prison in solitary confinement longer than anyone in modern US history and collectively known as the Angola 3.
Director: Jimmy O'Halligan | Stars: Mumia Abu-Jamal, Rod Coronado, Geronimo Ji Jaga, Robert King
Votes: 13
33. Milwaukee 53206 (2016)
55 min | Documentary
An intimate documentary that chronicles the lives of those affected by incarceration in America's most incarcerated ZIP code.
Director: Keith McQuirter | Stars: Beverly Walker, Dennis Walton, Chad Wilson, Muhibb Dyer
Votes: 45
34. Ricochet (2021)
78 min | Documentary, Crime
When a young woman is shot by an undocumented immigrant, on Pier 14 in San Francisco, the incident ignites a political and media furor that transforms an election. In the eye of this storm, two public defenders fight to reveal the truth.
Director: Chihiro Wimbush | Star: Francisco Ugarte
35. Power Racer (2020–2022)
20 min | Animation, Action, Drama
This is a story about growth, friendship and passion. Through the continuous improvement of racing skills, the in-depth understanding of the concept of racing, the understanding of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Kai Wang, Jiang Bian, Jun Chu, Zhao Yi
36. Any Given Day (2021)
93 min | Documentary
Follows the mental health crisis in Chicago and three participants of the Mental Health Court in Cook County who are working to rebuild their lives after being incarcerated for crimes related to their mental illnesses.
Director: Margaret Byrne
Votes: 13
37. Defending Gideon (2013)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Fifty years ago, Clarence Earl Gideon was charged with breaking into a pool hall. He could not afford a lawyer to defend him in court, and after a hasty trial, he was convicted. Had Gideon ... See full summary »
Director: Rebecca Richman Cohen | Stars: Thomas Boyd, Clarence Earl Gideon, Bruce Jacob, Robert Johnson
38. The Wannabe (2006)
24 min | Short, Drama
1990. The Bronx. A young man dares to cross the line between reality and fantasy. What price should he pay? Based on a true story connected to a shooting at the legendary Palladium nightclub.
Director: Althea Wasow | Stars: Ramón Rodríguez, Suzette Gunn, Annabelle Paez, Mara Sanchez
Votes: 26
39. American Jail (2018 TV Movie)
Documentary
In this deeply personal film, director Roger Ross Williams sets out on a journey to understand the complex forces of racism and greed currently at work in America's prison system.
Director: Roger Ross Williams
Votes: 73
40. In Pursuit of Justice: How criminal justice reform freed Greg Taylor (2018)
98 min | Documentary, Crime
Greg's story is one of wrong turns, bad luck, and a loving, supportive family who never stopped believing in his innocence. It is also the story of the incredible people who have worked ... See full summary »
Director: Gregg Jamback | Stars: R.L. Adams, Earnest Andrews, Bradley Bannon, Johnny Beck
Votes: 10
41. Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom (2016 Podcast Series)
Documentary, Crime
Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom is a true crime and criminal law podcast that features intimate conversations with men and women who have spent years in prison for crimes they maintain ... See full summary »
Stars: Jason Flom, Amanda Knox, Peter Pringle, Raymond Santana
42. Raw Opium (2010)
84 min | Documentary
Raw Opium is a feature length documentary (and two-part TV series) about a commodity that has tremendous power - both to ease pain and to destroy lives. The opium poppy is the raw material ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Findlay | Star: John Ralston
Votes: 32
43. Defender (2017)
80 min | Documentary, Crime
Adachi represents a young African American man who is charged with assaulting police officers after being falsely accused of a crime in a case with racial overtones. In this era of mass ... See full summary »
Directors: Jeff Adachi, Jim Choi | Stars: Jeff Adachi, Michael Smith
44. Adagium (2016)
23 min | Short, Action, Crime
10 years after rape and murder case of Fia, the criminals are set to be free from prison. Galih, Fia's boyfriend think 10 years isn't fair punishment. Galih helped by Fachri try enforcing ... See full summary »
Director: Bobby Zarkasih | Stars: Kevin Agung, Pascal Esatama, Kemas Heryawan, Amalia Nissa
Votes: 15
45. The Last Graduation (1997)
57 min | Documentary
Researcher Barbara Zahm gives a brief history of the 1971 Attica Prison Rebellion in which forty-three men died, and the college prison program which was initiated afterward. After ... See full summary »
Director: Barbara Zahm
46. It's More Expensive to Do Nothing (2010)
60 min | Documentary, Crime, News
It's More Expensive To Do Nothing brings us into the dark and often forgotten world of criminal justice. Those who suffer the cycles of institutionalization, the complexities of ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Swyer | Stars: Steve Binder, Sandy Borum, Jody Boyle, Kurt Christopher
47. The Best I Could (2013– )
Documentary, Crime, Drama
Stars: Gillian Tan, Luke Lee, Rayve Tay, Manuel Jerry Koedding
48. Thanatos Rx: The Death Penalty Debate in America (2001)
Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary
This fast-paced documentary features a balanced discussion and history of one of the most complex issues in American politics. This even-handed, nonpartisan examination of the many facets ... See full summary »
Director: Maryanne Galvin | Stars: David Paul Hammer, Ralph Martin, Michael Sullivan
49. Prioritizing the Community: Funding alternatives to reduce reliance on the criminal justice system in Oakland (2020 Video)
8 min | Short, Documentary
When it comes to shifting from an over-reliance on incarceration to community-based solutions for violence, you have to get creative. Oakland groups knew there were better, safer solutions ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Stepanian
50. Justice of Jehangir (1930)
History
Director: Anand Prasad Kapoor | Stars: Nandram, Zebunissa, Promoth Bose, Sankatha Prasad