Published: November 9, 2026 · Last updated: November 9, 2026 · 3 min read
These US-produced crime films share a concise runtime of 90 minutes or less. Each selection has received at least 2,500 audience votes on TMDB.
Spoiler-free. Ranked by TMDB audience score. Filter used: US-made crime movies running 90 minutes or less with at least 2,500 audience votes on TMDB. Data checked November 9, 2026.
1. Rope (1948)
2. Now You See Me (2013)
An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.
| TMDB score | 7.3/10 (17318 votes) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 116 minutes |
| Genres | Thriller, Crime |
| Director | Louis Leterrier |
| Starring | Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher |
| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
3. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
4. Ballerina (2025)
Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Eve Macarro begins her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.
| TMDB score | 7.3/10 (3116 votes) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 125 minutes |
| Genres | Action, Thriller, Crime |
| Director | Len Wiseman |
| Starring | Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane |
| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
5. Despicable Me (2010)
Determined to prove he's the world's greatest supervillain, Gru hatches an audacious plan to steal the Moon.
| TMDB score | 7.3/10 (16550 votes) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 95 minutes |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Crime, Science Fiction, Family |
| Director | Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud |
| Starring | Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand |
| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
6. Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions.
| TMDB score | 7.3/10 (4250 votes) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 87 minutes |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Crime, Science Fiction, Family |
| Director | Kyle Balda |
| Starring | Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin |
| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
7. A History of Violence (2005)
8. The Place Beyond the Pines (2013)
A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician.
| TMDB score | 7.0/10 (5390 votes) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 140 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Director | Derek Cianfrance |
| Starring | Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes |
| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
9. Phone Booth (2003)
10. The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How were these movies ranked?
They are sorted by TMDB audience score after applying this filter: US-made crime movies running 90 minutes or less with at least 2,500 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 9, 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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About this guide. Published by Morfeli on November 9, 2026. Facts come from public data sources (TMDB, OMDb, Deezer) and are summarized with AI assistance. This page is a data summary, not a critic’s review or a personal opinion; nobody here claims to have rated the title. Scores and details change over time. See our Editorial Policy.
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