Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "police-officer-arrested"

1. American Gangster (2007)

R | 157 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

An outcast New York City cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas, whose real life inspired this partly biographical film.

Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin

Votes: 452,410 | Gross: $130.16M

2. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)

PG-13 | 118 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name while on the run as a fugitive from the law.

Director: Edward Zwick | Stars: Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge, Robert Knepper

Votes: 175,240 | Gross: $58.70M

3. Next Time I'll Aim for the Heart (2014)

Not Rated | 111 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

For several months in 1978 and 1979, inhabitants of Oise live in fright and terror as a serial killer disturbs the peace and quiet.

Director: Cédric Anger | Stars: Guillaume Canet, Ana Girardot, Jean-Yves Berteloot, Patrick Azam

Votes: 3,148 | Gross: $0.00M

4. Noll tolerans (1999)

108 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

Johan is a two-fisted Gothenburg cop who finds himself in a shoot-out with jewel robbers. After the smoke has cleared, one robber, shot by his accomplice, and an innocent bystander, are ... See full summary »

Director: Anders Nilsson | Stars: Jakob Eklund, Peter Andersson, Marie Richardson, Hanna Alsterlund

Votes: 4,175

5. A Special Cop in Action (1976)

101 min | Thriller, Action, Crime

A crime syndicate starts a crime wave in Turin, they rob a bank, taking a hostage to get away from Police Inspector Betti and Ferrari, his partner. However, the hostage turned out to be their accomplice in disguise.

Director: Marino Girolami | Stars: Maurizio Merli, Raymond Pellegrin, John Saxon, Mirella D'Angelo

Votes: 586

6. From Corleone to Brooklyn (1979)

95 min | Crime, Thriller

Italian mobster, Michele Barresi heads for the safer climate of Brooklyn after his chief rival is gunned down in the small Sicilian town of Corleone. Commissioner Berni learns of his ... See full summary »

Director: Umberto Lenzi | Stars: Maurizio Merli, Mario Merola, Van Johnson, Biagio Pelligra

Votes: 439

7. Fantomas: The Mysterious Finger Print (1914)

Not Rated | 59 min | Crime, Drama

The press and the public opinion suggest that Inspector Juve may in fact be Fantômas. As Juve is jailed, the actual Fantômas schemes to keep him behind bars forever.

Director: Louis Feuillade | Stars: René Navarre, Georges Melchior, Laurent Morléas, Renée Carl

Votes: 1,430

8. Yôgisha: Muroi Shinji (2005)

117 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Metropolitan PD Superintendent Muroi is arrested to take responsibility for a botched murder case he headed. His faithful colleagues, including Arashiro and Okita, only exacerbate the situation when they try to help clear his name.

Director: Ryôichi Kimizuka | Stars: Toshirô Yanagiba, Rena Tanaka, Shô Aikawa, Norito Yashima

Votes: 166

9. Anna Holt - Polis (1996–1999)
Episode: Episode #2.3 (1999)

43 min | Crime

The criminal investigation focus on the MC gang and its links to one of the police officers.

Director: Alexander Moberg | Stars: Petra Nielsen, Catherine Hansson, Carina Jingrot, Stig Engström

Votes: 5

10. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Red Tape (1987)

TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Crockett and Tubbs along with a couple of other cops were about to make a bust but instead are ambushed and one of the cops is killed. It seems that this was not the first time this ... See full summary »

Director: Gabrielle Beaumont | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 468

11. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Shadow in the Dark (1986)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Crockett risks his sanity to try and enter the mind of a creepy, bizarre serial home invader, who might change his exhibitionist m.o. to murder or worse unless he's stopped in time.

Director: Christopher Crowe | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 532

12. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Smuggler's Blues (1985)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Someone in law enforcement is murdering drug dealers and their families in cold blood. To find the culprit, Crockett and Tubbs go undercover and travel to Colombia with a laid-back pilot to pose as dealers.

Director: Paul Michael Glaser | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 774

13. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Streetwise (1986)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A prostitution bust at a motel snares an officer from another precinct. Castillo wants to take his badge, but Crockett haves him hold off and uses the officer to find the source of pure ... See full summary »

Director: Fred Walton | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 416

14. Heroes (2006–2010)
Episode: Chapter Two 'Don't Look Back' (2006)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

When Nikki wakes up, she sees the two criminals dead in her garage. She brings her son and finds a brand new Cadillac in her name and the bodies in the trunk, with instructions and a map to... See full summary »

Director: Allan Arkush | Stars: Santiago Cabrera, Tawny Cypress, Noah Gray-Cabey, Greg Grunberg

Votes: 2,406

15. Chicago P.D. (2014– )
Episode: Reckoning (2019)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

With Kelton's election all but assured, Voight and his team must go off-book in a last-ditch effort to save Intelligence from getting axed.

Director: Eriq La Salle | Stars: Jason Beghe, Jon Seda, Jesse Lee Soffer, Tracy Spiridakos

Votes: 545

16. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Knock Off (2008)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The investigation into the murder of an upstate New York man in Chinatown appears to be cut and dry, until detectives discover a possible cover-up in the case that leads all the way to the governor's office.

Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Jeremy Sisto, Anthony Anderson, S. Epatha Merkerson, Linus Roache

Votes: 284

17. Chicago P.D. (2014– )
Episode: Protect and Serve (2021)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Drama

Ruzek and Atwater are tasked with arresting a fellow officer after a shooting. The situation turns dangerous when it's clear someone wants to assassinate the officer.

Director: Eriq La Salle | Stars: Jason Beghe, Jesse Lee Soffer, Tracy Spiridakos, Marina Squerciati

Votes: 556

18. In the Dark (2019–2022)
Episode: Pretty in Pink (2021)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Mystery

Murphy, Felix and Max look to Josiah for answers about Jess; Gene makes a bold move.

Director: Ingrid Jungermann | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Brooke Markham, Casey Deidrick, Morgan Krantz

Votes: 128

19. The Bridge (2010)
Episode: Red Door/Paint It Black (2010)

TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama

When beat cop Frank Leo becomes fed up with the corrupt police brass, he leads a walkout strike and makes himself a target as a renegade union rep.

Director: John Fawcett | Stars: Aaron Douglas, Ona Grauer, Paul Popowich, Michael Murphy

Votes: 44

20. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: Broad Channel (2010)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Detective Nichols matches wits with an Irish crime boss from his past when a police officer is killed on the island community of Broad Channel.

Director: Omar Madha | Stars: Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Adam Trese

Votes: 294

21. Anderson Cooper 360 (2019– )
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22. The Mentalist (2008–2015)
Episode: Blood Feud (2012)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

While CBI investigates a murder that could reignite a turf war between two rival gangs, the case gives Rigsby an unfortunate reunion with his estranged ex-con father.

Director: Anton Cropper | Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman

Votes: 1,296

23. Line of Duty (2012–2021)
Episode: Carly (2014)

TV-14 | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Following the deaths of Georgia and the witness it is Steve who gets a grilling as to the police presence at the hospital whilst Lindsay is accused of attacking her neighbour, which she ... See full summary »

Director: Douglas Mackinnon | Stars: Keeley Hawes, Michael Nardone, Steve Toussaint, Vicky McClure

Votes: 1,338

24. Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode: The Devil's Share (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The team seeks justice for Carter's murder, but Finch realizes that one person may go too far in the battle against HR. Meanwhile, NYPD officer Patrick Simmons' number comes up.

Director: Chris Fisher | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi

Votes: 6,553

25. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: Cool Boys (2015)

TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

While Beckett is out of town, Castle becomes involved with Detective Slaughter in a case where a hi-tech chip has been stolen and one of Slaughter's informants is murdered.

Director: Paul Holahan | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas

Votes: 954

26. Line of Duty (2012–2021)
Episode: Royal Hunting Ground (2017)

TV-14 | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

AC-12 pit their wits against Roz Huntley in a climactic duel to find Tim Ifield's murderer and unmask Balaclava Man.

Director: John Strickland | Stars: Thandiwe Newton, India Amarteifio, Kwame Che Kandekore, Mark Stobbart

Votes: 1,465

27. Chicago P.D. (2014– )
Episode: Homecoming (2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Intelligence seeks justice for Olinsky when he's stabbed in prison; Antonio's loyalty is tested; Woods looks to take down Voight once and for all.

Director: Eriq La Salle | Stars: Jason Beghe, Jon Seda, Jesse Lee Soffer, Tracy Spiridakos

Votes: 774

28. Blood & Treasure (2019–2022)
Episode: The Shadow of Projekt Athena (2019)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure

Danny and Lexi seek out a famed Nazi hunter whose research leads them to Quebec, where they suspect that the last of the Nazis who escaped with Cleopatra may still be alive and in hiding. ... See full summary »

Director: Holly Dale | Stars: Matt Barr, Sofia Pernas, James Callis, Katia Winter

Votes: 235