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These crime films were all released in 2021. Each title has received at least 700 audience votes on TMDB.
Spoiler-free. Ranked by TMDB audience score. Filter used: crime movies released in 2021 with at least 700 audience votes on TMDB. Data checked November 14, 2026.
1. Cruella (2021)
In 1970s London, a grifter named Estella teams up with two thieves to establish herself in the fashion world.
| TMDB score | 8.0/10 (10446 votes) |
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| Runtime | 134 minutes |
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| Genres | Comedy, Crime |
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| Director | Craig Gillespie |
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| Starring | Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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2. Girl in the Basement (2021)
A teenager planning to leave home on her eighteenth birthday is held captive in a basement by her controlling father.
| TMDB score | 7.6/10 (912 votes) |
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| Runtime | 88 minutes |
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| Genres | Thriller, Crime, TV Movie |
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| Director | Elisabeth Röhm |
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| Starring | Judd Nelson, Stefanie Scott, Joely Fisher |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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3. Wrath of Man (2021)
A mysterious cash truck security guard reveals unexpected combat skills while preventing a heist in Los Angeles.
| TMDB score | 7.6/10 (6420 votes) |
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| Runtime | 119 minutes |
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| Genres | Thriller, Crime, Drama |
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| Director | Guy Ritchie |
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| Starring | Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Rocci Williams |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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4. Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One (2021)
Batman works with a police officer to track down a serial killer targeting Gotham City during holiday celebrations.
| TMDB score | 7.4/10 (741 votes) |
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| Runtime | 86 minutes |
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| Genres | Animation, Mystery, Action, Crime |
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| Director | Chris Palmer |
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| Starring | Jensen Ackles, Josh Duhamel, Naya Rivera |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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5. The Unforgivable (2021)
A woman attempts to reintegrate into a society that remains unforgiving after she serves time for a violent crime.
| TMDB score | 7.4/10 (2174 votes) |
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| Runtime | 112 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, Crime |
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| Director | Nora Fingscheidt |
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| Starring | Sandra Bullock, Viola Davis, Vincent D'Onofrio |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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6. Cherry (2021)
A college dropout struggles with PTSD and drug addiction after serving as an army medic in Iraq.
| TMDB score | 7.3/10 (1449 votes) |
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| Runtime | 142 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, Crime |
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| Director | Joe Russo, Anthony Russo |
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| Starring | Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo, Jack Reynor |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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7. The White Tiger (2021)
An ambitious driver in India relies on his cunning and intelligence to overcome poverty and achieve professional success.
| TMDB score | 7.0/10 (1052 votes) |
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| Runtime | 125 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, Crime, Mystery |
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| Director | Ramin Bahrani |
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| Starring | Adarsh Gourav, Rajkummar Rao, Priyanka Chopra Jonas |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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8. F9 (2021)
Dominic Toretto and his crew confront a highly skilled assassin who happens to be his estranged brother.
| TMDB score | 7.0/10 (7966 votes) |
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| Runtime | 143 minutes |
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| Genres | Action, Adventure, Crime |
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| Director | Justin Lin |
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| Starring | Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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9. Nightmare Alley (2021)
A manipulative carnival worker forms a dangerous partnership with a psychologist who is just as cunning as he is.
| TMDB score | 6.9/10 (3557 votes) |
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| Runtime | 151 minutes |
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| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
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| Director | Guillermo del Toro |
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| Starring | Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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10. West Side Story (2021)
Members of rival gangs in New York City fall in love as tensions between their groups continue to rise.
| TMDB score | 6.9/10 (1871 votes) |
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| Runtime | 156 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, Romance, Crime |
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| Director | Steven Spielberg |
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| Starring | Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How were these movies ranked?
They are sorted by TMDB audience score after applying this filter: crime movies released in 2021 with at least 700 audience votes on TMDB. Scores change as people vote.
Are there spoilers in this list?
No. Descriptions are based on the official synopsis and avoid plot reveals.
Data checked on November 14, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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