Explore the thrilling world of crime with our curated selection of the best new crime movies of 2024, a lineup guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. This year's crime cinema offerings promise a blend of nail-biting suspense, heart-stopping action, and enigmatic characters that are sure to captivate film aficionados and casual moviegoers alike. Whether you're a fan of gritty noir, high-stakes heists, or character-driven dramas, there's something for everyone in our diverse assortment of crime films that reflect the genre's dynamic evolution.
Highlighted within this illustrious list are films like Marmalade, featuring an unlikely duo bound by a common goal of an elaborate prison break and a shared history of love and crime, alongside DogMan, where the redemptive journey of a man entwined with his loyal canine companions offers a heartfelt contrast to his criminal past. Both films exemplify the genre’s range in 2024—each weaving their own unique stories that promise to contribute refreshing dimensions to the crime movie landscape, without overshadowing one another.
We invite you, the Ranker community, to have your say on these cinematic adventures by casting your votes on which movies you deem 'criminally good'. Dive into each film's synopsis and cast your vote for the ones you think other fans should watch. For those who are eager to watch these titles right away, you'll find the convenient "Where to Watch" buttons conveniently located below each film's description, making streaming your chosen 2024 crime movies easy and accessible wherever you choose to enjoy them. So join the ranks of fellow cinephiles and help determine the cream of the crime movie crop.
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A former Marine confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin's bail.- Actors: Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman, Emory Cohen
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Jeremy Saulnier
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Hoping to leave his dark past behind him, former assassin Finbar Murphy leads a quiet life in a coastal Irish town, far from the political violence that grips the rest of the country. When menacing terrorists show up, Finbar soon discovers that one of them has been abusing a local girl. Drawn into an increasingly vicious game of cat and mouse, he must choose between exposing his secret identity and defending his friends and neighbors.- Actors: Liam Neeson, Kerry Condon, Jack Gleeson, Sarah Greene, Desmond Eastwood
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: Robert Lorenz
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3Lift reinvigorates the heist genre with its high-altitude chase, as Kevin Hart's charismatic Cyrus Whitaker leads his diverse crew of international crooks on a thrilling mission to steal $500 million in gold from a commercial airliner. The stakes soar as the film delivers a clever blend of action-packed crime and sharp comedy, keeping audiences engaged with its clever plot twists and vibrant characters. Directed by F. Gary Gray, this movie offers a gripping, sky-high caper that's as audacious as it is entertaining.
- Actors: Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D'Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: F. Gary Gray
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Amnesia haunts a former homicide detective who is desperate to unravel the brutal murder that his fractured mind has hidden away, but the investigation leads to a maze of buried secrets that he must navigate. As dark truths from a decades-old case start surfacing, he faces the unsettling reality of his involvement.
Sleeping Dogs delivers a tightly woven tapestry of mystery and suspense, securing its place as an exemplary crime drama that will captivate viewers in 2024 with its complex exploration of memory and identity.
- Actors: Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Marton Csokas, Thomas Wright, Harry Greenwood
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Adam Cooper
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Tempted by what could be his biggest score ever, professional thief Mason joins forces with his younger brother to rob a bank. However, when the heist goes awry, the thieves find themselves trapped inside, surrounded by SWAT teams, the FBI and Interpol. Things get even more tense when Mason eventually talks to the lead negotiator -- his former lover.- Actors: John Travolta, Kristin Davis, Lukas Haas, Quavo, Noel Gugliemi
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: IVES
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A Midwestern motorcycle club begins as a group of outsiders who are united by good times, rumbling bikes and respect for their strong, steady leader.- Actors: Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: Jeff Nichols
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A hitman facing a losing battle with dementia gets an unexpected last shot at redemption when he embarks on a mission to save the son he hardly knows. As his memory deteriorates, the race against time becomes a profound metaphor for his hunt for closure and absolution.
The poignancy of Knox Goes Away offers a gripping narrative that enriches the 2024 crime movie lineup, intertwining heartfelt drama with the suspense of his ticking clock.
- Actors: Michael Keaton, Al Pacino, James Marsden, Marcia Gay Harden, Suzy Nakamura
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: Michael Keaton
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Hired to cover up a high-profile crime, a fixer soon finds his night spiraling out of control when he's forced to work with an unexpected counterpart.- Actors: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, Poorna Jagannathan
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Jon Watts
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When a sadistic murderer surfaces in Scotland, terrified local authorities call on a Chicago detective who investigated a killing spree with the same horrific pattern five years earlier.- Actors: Samuel L. Jackson, Vincent Cassel, Gianni Capaldi, Laura Haddock, John Hannah
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Terry McDonough
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10A police chief and a detective join forces with an FBI agent to find a serial killer who left skeletal remains in the New Mexico desert. As each of their agendas and methods clash, a tangled web of intrigue casts suspicion in all directions.- Actors: Brian Van Holt, 50 Cent, Mel Gibson, Nora Zehetner, Michael Sirow
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Asif Akbar
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A Boston detective returns to duty after an injury leaves him with permanent hearing loss. Tasked with interpreting for a deaf witness to a brutal gang murder, they find themselves cornered in a soon-to-be-condemned apartment building where the killers try to eliminate her.- Actors: Joel Kinnaman, Sandra Mae Frank, Mekhi Phifer, Mark Strong, Michael Eklund
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Brad Anderson
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Premier sweeper Ryo Saeba navigates the gritty underbelly of modern-day Shinjuku, Tokyo.- Actors: Ryôhei Suzuki, Misato Morita, Masanobu Andô, Fumino Kimura, Isao Hashizume
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Yuichi Sato
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Baron's stint in prison leads him to partner with a cellmate notorious for breaking out, and together, they scheme to escape and revisit Baron's bank-robbing past. Their plan intertwines with memories of a romance that set Baron on this path, offering a glimpse into a life filled with daring choices and dangerous love.
Marmalade stands out as an engaging addition to 2024's crime movies, striking a unique balance between heartfelt storytelling and classic prison-break thrills.
- Actors: Joe Keery, Camila Morrone, Aldis Hodge, Joshua Hanson, Wayne Duvall
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Keir O'Donnell
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Diagnosed with a terminal illness, top hit man Joe Flood decides to take matters into his own hands and take a hit out on himself. However, when the very men he hires also target his ex-girlfriend, he must fend off an army of assassins and win back the love of his life before it's too late.- Actors: Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews, Pom Klementieff, Ben Kingsley
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: J.J. Perry
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A powerful London theater critic lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme that has deadly consequences.- Actors: Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, Ben Barnes
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: Anand Tucker
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16After getting caught in a life of crime, a man's journey toward redemption is sparked by the unwavering loyalty of his canine companions. The story deeply explores the powerful bond between humans and dogs, presenting a stark contrast to the life of crime he once led.
DogMan emerges as an emotionally charged and unconventional crime film, emphasizing the transformative power of love and loyalty amidst the darker elements of the genre.
- Actors: Caleb Landry Jones, Marisa Berenson, Jonica T. Gibbs, Christopher Denham, Michael Garza
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: Luc Besson
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On the anniversary of Rebecca's death, Mia returns to the Caribbean paradise where she and her best friend shared her final days. As Mia sets out to unravel the mysterious events of her passing, old passions rise and new secrets are revealed as she gets pulled into a seductive world of sex, betrayal and murder.- Actors: Elizabeth Hurley, Georgia Lock, Lauren McQueen, Freddie Thorp, Genevieve Gaunt
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Damian Hurley
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An aging Boston gangster tries to reconnect with his family and fix the mistakes from the past, but his criminal lifestyle soon threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.- Actors: Liam Neeson, Ron Perlman, Yolonda Ross, Frankie Shaw, Daniel Diemer
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Hans Petter Moland
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Chile, 1955. After famous writer María Carolina Geel murders her lover, the case captivates Mercedes, a shy secretary, triggering an unexpected connection between the two women.- Actors: Elisa Zulueta, Francisca Lewin, Marcial Tagle, Pablo Macaya, Gabriel Urzúa
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Maite Alberdi
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Kim Seon-min, a probation officer whose goal is crime prevention, begins closely monitoring people subject to electronic ankle bracelets together with Lee Jeong-do, a 9th-degree black belt in martial arts including taekwondo, kendo, and judo.- Actors: Kim Woo-bin, Kim Sung-kyun, Kang Hyung-seok, Kim Ji-young, Lee Hae-young
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Kim Joo-hwan
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Boy is a mayhem machine who's been training to assassinate the bloodthirsty Hilda Van Der Koy and avenge his family's murder; guided by his sister's mischievous spirit, Boy uncovers one stunning revelation after another as he barrels toward Hilda.- Actors: Bill Skarsgård, Famke Janssen, Sharlto Copley, Jessica Rothe, Michelle Dockery
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: Moritz Mohr
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Cult Killer artfully blends the sinister threads of a mystery with the pulse-quickening elements of a crime thriller, following Cassie Holt, a razor-sharp private investigator who finds herself allying with a nefarious killer. As they traverse a small town's dark secrets, Alice Eve's portrayal of Cassie Holt illuminates the dangerous path one must walk to unveil the truth and exonerate the innocent. With a backdrop rich in horror, the film captivates audiences as it spirals into the depths of betrayal and depravity, ensuring a gripping experience from start to finish.
- Actors: Alice Eve, Antonio Banderas, Shelley Hennig, Paul Reid, Olwen Fouéré
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Jon Keeyes
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23Two criminal twin brothers, one trying to reform, embark on a dangerous heist road trip. Facing legal troubles, gunfights and family drama, they must reconcile their differences before their mission leads to self-destruction.- Actors: Josh Brolin, Peter Dinklage, Brendan Fraser, Glenn Close, Devyn Dalton
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Max Barbakow
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When a bounty hunter and a band of unlikely heroes pursue a brutal killer, they find themselves in a deadly no-man's-land known as the Thicket.- Actors: Peter Dinklage, Juliette Lewis, Levon Hawke, Esme Creed-Miles, Gbenga Akinnagbe
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Elliott Lester
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When a crime scene clean-up crew discovers a briefcase full of money, they must outsmart a criminal kingpin and corrupt FBI agents who want it back.- Actors: Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Antonio Banderas, Melissa Leo, Swen Temmel, Ekaterina Baker
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Jon Keeyes
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26Mercer is desperately trying to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son amid the turbulent Los Angeles riots in 1992. Across town, another father and son put their own strained relationship to the test as they plan a dangerous heist where Mercer works. As tensions continue to rise in the city, both families reach their boiling points when they collide.- Actors: Tyrese Gibson, Ray Liotta, Scott Eastwood, Clé Bennett, Dylan Arnold
- Released: 2022
- Directed by: Ariel Vromen
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Filmmaker Harmony Korine uses infrared photography in a dreamlike portrait of a tormented assassin.- Actors: Joshua Tilley, Devon James, Dustin Greer, Jordi Mollà, Travis Scott
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: Harmony Korine
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A young married woman runs into an old school friend and is immediately smitten. The two friends grow increasingly close, eventually leading to infidelity and even a crime.- Actors: Lou de Laâge, Melvil Poupaud, Niels Schneider, Valérie Lemercier, Elsa Zylberstein
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: Woody Allen
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29A young detective seeks the help of a discharged police officer, giving him the chance to reclaim his old life in exchange for solving a bank raid case.- Actors: Olaf Lubaszenko, Jędrzej Hycnar, Wiktoria Gorodeckaja, Magdalena Boczarska, Łukasz Szczepanowski
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Michał Gazda
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Skilled in the art of killing, a young assassin defies her mentor to save a boy from a ruthless crime syndicate.- Actors: Aurora Ribero, Hana Malasan, Taskya Namya, Agra Piliang, Andri Mashadi
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Timo Tjahjanto
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Avery Graves, a CIA operative, is blackmailed by terrorists into betraying her own country to save her kidnapped husband. Cut off from her team, she turns to her underworld contacts to survive.- Actors: Kate Beckinsale, Saffron Burrows, Ben Miles, Arben Bajraktaraj, Andrei Lenart
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Pierre Morel
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On a remote Greek island, twin brothers find themselves entangled in a tumultuous love triangle. A troubled detective known as 'The Jealousy Man' is brought in to investigate the case.- Actors: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Richard Madden, Clare Holman, Babou Ceesay
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Philippe Lacôte
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A young rescue worker gets involved in the kidnapping of a powerful man's daughter and must find a way to save her, amidst many dangers.- Actors: Sukollawat Kanarot, Sanya Kunakorn, Atitaya Tribudarak, Kumron Jivachat, Teerapat Lohanan
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Kome Kongkiat Komesiri
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Residents of a small island town navigate a murder and the discovery of a million dollars, a series of increasingly bad decisions upend the once peaceful community.- Actors: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lily James, Joey Lauren Adams, Tim Blake Nelson, Himesh Patel
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Potsy Ponciroli
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Wanted Man propels audiences into a high-stakes world of deceit and action, centering on a valiant police officer tasked with protecting an eyewitness following a deadly shootout involving a cartel and the DEA. The film takes on a gripping layer of intrigue when it's unveiled that American forces are linked to the attack, challenging the protagonist to navigate a labyrinth of betrayals. Directed by Dolph Lundgren, who also stars as Travis Johansen, the narrative unfolds with edge-of-your-seat tension as the line between ally and enemy blurs in a desperate bid for survival and justice.
- Actors: Dolph Lundgren, Kelsey Grammer, Michael Paré, Christina Villa, Roger Cross
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Dolph Lundgren
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Don is strong-armed by mobsters to execute a hit on Phyllis, but instead the two hatch a plan to steal money from the people who want her dead.- Actors: Shea Whigham, Carrie Coon, Max Casella, Glenn Fleshler, Ashley Fink
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner
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A Mexican lawyer is offered an unusual job to help a notorious cartel boss retire and transition into living as a woman, fulfilling a long-held desire.- Actors: Zoe Saldana, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, Edgar Ramírez
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Jacques Audiard
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Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck stumbles upon true love while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. Awaiting trial for the murder of five people, Fleck soon discovers the music that's always been inside him.- Actors: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beetz
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Todd Phillips
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