Crime Movies

True Believer True Believer 6.7 1h 48min
True Believer
IMDb: 6.7
1h 48min

In this 1989 legal drama directed by Joseph Ruben, James Woods stars as Eddie Dodd, a once-prominent civil rights attorney who has become disillusioned and now defends drug dealers. His…

Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Elephant Elephant 7.1 39min
Elephant
IMDb: 7.1
39min

Directed by Alan Clarke, this 1989 film is a stark and unflinching portrayal of the violence in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. The movie is notable for its minimalist approach,…

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Genre: Crime, Drama
Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects 5.5 1h 37min
Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
IMDb: 5.5
1h 37min

In this 1989 crime drama directed by J. Lee Thompson, Charles Bronson stars as a hardened LAPD detective who delves into the dark underworld of human trafficking and exploitation. The…

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Who’s Harry Crumb? Who’s Harry Crumb? 5.9 1h 34min
Who’s Harry Crumb?
IMDb: 5.9
1h 34min

In this 1989 comedy directed by Paul Flaherty, John Candy stars as an inept private investigator who is unwittingly assigned to a high-profile kidnapping case. As he bumbles through the…

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Who’s Harry Crumb? Who’s Harry Crumb? 5.9 1h 34min
Who’s Harry Crumb?
IMDb: 5.9
1h 34min

In this 1989 comedy directed by Paul Flaherty, John Candy stars as an inept private investigator who is unwittingly assigned to a high-profile kidnapping case. As he bumbles through the…

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Physical Evidence Physical Evidence 5.2 1h 39min
Physical Evidence
IMDb: 5.2
1h 39min

In this 1989 thriller, a former police officer finds himself accused of a brutal murder, and the evidence against him seems overwhelming. The film stars Burt Reynolds and Theresa Russell,…

Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Gleaming The Cube Gleaming The Cube 6.3 1h 45min
Gleaming The Cube
IMDb: 6.3
1h 45min

In this 1989 film directed by Graeme Clifford, a young skateboarder, played by Christian Slater, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind his adopted brother’s mysterious death. The…

The January Man The January Man 5.5 1h 37min
The January Man
IMDb: 5.5
1h 37min

In this 1989 thriller directed by Pat O’Connor, a former police detective is reluctantly brought back into the force to track down a serial killer terrorizing New York City. The…

Blue Vengeance Blue Vengeance 5.0 1h 43min
Blue Vengeance
IMDb: 5
1h 43min

Deemed too perilous for active duty, former police officer Mickey McCardle is haunted by the savage killing of his partner. Driven by an all-consuming obsession, McCardle must pull himself out…

Genre: Action, Crime, Horror
Ghosts Can’t Do It Ghosts Can’t Do It 2.2 1h 35min
Ghosts Can’t Do It
IMDb: 2.2
1h 35min

Directed by John Derek, this 1989 film stars Bo Derek and Anthony Quinn in a unique romantic fantasy. The plot revolves around a woman who, after the death of her…

Patlabor: The Movie Patlabor: The Movie 7.0 1h 40min
Patlabor: The Movie
IMDb: 7
1h 40min

Set in a near-future Tokyo, this animated film follows the Special Vehicles Section 2, a police unit equipped with giant robots known as Labors, as they investigate a series of…

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 7.4 1h 50min
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
IMDb: 7.4
1h 50min

In this 1988 comedy directed by Frank Oz, two con men, played by Michael Caine and Steve Martin, engage in a high-stakes rivalry to swindle an heiress out of her…

Genre: Comedy, Crime
Twins Twins 6.2 1h 47min
Twins
IMDb: 6.2
1h 47min

In this 1988 comedy directed by Ivan Reitman, two unlikely brothers, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, discover each other’s existence and embark on a journey to find their…

Genre: Comedy, Crime
Mississippi Burning Mississippi Burning 7.8 2h 8min
Mississippi Burning
IMDb: 7.8
2h 8min

Set in the racially charged atmosphere of 1964 Mississippi, this gripping drama follows two FBI agents, played by Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe, as they investigate the disappearance of three…

The Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad The Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad 7.6 1h 25min
The Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad
IMDb: 7.6
1h 25min

In this 1988 comedy, Leslie Nielsen stars as the bumbling yet determined Lieutenant Frank Drebin, who is on a mission to thwart a plot against Queen Elizabeth II during her…

Genre: Comedy, Crime
The Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad The Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad 7.6 1h 25min
The Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad
IMDb: 7.6
1h 25min

In this 1988 comedy, Leslie Nielsen stars as the bumbling yet determined Lieutenant Frank Drebin, who is on a mission to thwart a plot against Queen Elizabeth II during her…

Genre: Comedy, Crime
Tequila Sunrise Tequila Sunrise 6.1 1h 55min
Tequila Sunrise
IMDb: 6.1
1h 55min

In this 1988 crime drama directed by Robert Towne, the story revolves around a former drug dealer trying to go straight, a dedicated cop determined to bring him down, and…

Genre: Crime, Drama
Tequila Sunrise Tequila Sunrise 6.1 1h 55min
Tequila Sunrise
IMDb: 6.1
1h 55min

In this 1988 crime drama directed by Robert Towne, the story revolves around a former drug dealer trying to go straight, a dedicated cop determined to bring him down, and…

Genre: Crime, Drama
Last Rites Last Rites 5.1 1h 43min
Last Rites
IMDb: 5.1
1h 43min

In this 1988 thriller directed by Donald P. Bellisario, a priest finds himself entangled in a web of crime and passion when he offers sanctuary to a woman on the…

I’m Gonna Git You Sucka I’m Gonna Git You Sucka 6.6 1h 28min
I’m Gonna Git You Sucka
IMDb: 6.6
1h 28min

In this 1988 comedy, Keenen Ivory Wayans stars as Jack Spade, a Vietnam War veteran who returns to his crime-ridden neighborhood to avenge his brother’s death. The film is a…

Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Moonwalker Moonwalker 6.1 1h 33min
Moonwalker
IMDb: 6.1
1h 33min

This 1988 film, directed by Colin Chilvers, is a unique blend of fantasy, music, and dance, featuring the legendary Michael Jackson. The movie showcases a series of short films and…

Genre: Action, Crime, Music
Feds Feds 5.5 1h 22min
Feds
IMDb: 5.5
1h 22min

In this 1988 comedy directed by Daniel Goldberg, two women, played by Rebecca De Mornay and Mary Gross, defy the odds and stereotypes as they strive to become FBI agents….

Genre: Comedy, Crime
Without a Clue Without a Clue 6.9 1h 47min
Without a Clue
IMDb: 6.9
1h 47min

In this 1988 comedy-mystery directed by Thom Eberhardt, the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes is portrayed as a bumbling actor, while the true mastermind behind the investigations is Dr. John Watson….

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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
The Accused The Accused 7.1 1h 51min
The Accused
IMDb: 7.1
1h 51min

In this gripping courtroom drama directed by Jonathan Kaplan, Jodie Foster delivers a powerful performance as Sarah Tobias, a young woman seeking justice after a brutal assault. The film explores…

Genre: Crime, Drama
Alien Nation Alien Nation 6.3 1h 31min
Alien Nation
IMDb: 6.3
1h 31min

Set in a near-future Los Angeles, this film explores the uneasy coexistence between humans and a race of extraterrestrial refugees. The plot follows a human detective, played by James Caan,…

Scarecrows Scarecrows 5.3 1h 23min
Scarecrows
IMDb: 5.3
1h 23min

A group of mercenaries hijacks a plane and makes an emergency landing in a desolate field, only to find themselves stalked by sinister scarecrows with a dark secret. Directed by…

Genre: Action, Crime, Horror
Vampire’s Kiss Vampire’s Kiss 6.1 1h 43min
Vampire’s Kiss
IMDb: 6.1
1h 43min

In this dark comedy-horror film directed by Robert Bierman, Nicolas Cage delivers a memorable performance as Peter Loew, a literary agent who spirals into madness after a bizarre encounter with…

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Horror
Drowning by Numbers Drowning by Numbers 7.1 1h 58min
Drowning by Numbers
IMDb: 7.1
1h 58min

Peter Greenaway’s 1988 film is a darkly comedic exploration of murder and gamesmanship, following three women who each drown their husbands. The narrative is intricately structured around numerical sequences and…

Drowning by Numbers Drowning by Numbers 7.1 1h 58min
Drowning by Numbers
IMDb: 7.1
1h 58min

Peter Greenaway’s 1988 film is a darkly comedic exploration of murder and gamesmanship, following three women who each drown their husbands. The narrative is intricately structured around numerical sequences and…

Running On Empty Running On Empty 7.6 1h 56min
Running On Empty
IMDb: 7.6
1h 56min

Directed by Sidney Lumet, this 1988 drama follows the poignant story of a family on the run due to the parents’ radical past. The narrative delves into the complexities of…

Genre: Crime, Drama, Music
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles 7.8 1h 45min
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
IMDb: 7.8
1h 45min

In this 1988 adaptation directed by Brian Mills, the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, portrayed by Jeremy Brett, and his loyal companion Dr. Watson, played by Edward Hardwicke, investigate the mysterious…

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Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles 7.8 1h 45min
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles
IMDb: 7.8
1h 45min

In this 1988 adaptation directed by Brian Mills, the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, portrayed by Jeremy Brett, and his loyal companion Dr. Watson, played by Edward Hardwicke, investigate the mysterious…

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The Thin Blue Line The Thin Blue Line 7.9 1h 41min
The Thin Blue Line
IMDb: 7.9
1h 41min

Directed by Errol Morris, this groundbreaking documentary delves into the controversial case of Randall Dale Adams, a man wrongfully convicted of murder in Texas. Through meticulous interviews and reenactments, the…

Hero and the Terror Hero and the Terror 5.2 1h 36min
Hero and the Terror
IMDb: 5.2
1h 36min

In this 1988 thriller directed by William Tannen, Chuck Norris stars as Detective Danny O’Brien, who is haunted by his past encounter with a notorious serial killer. As the killer…

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Hero and the Terror Hero and the Terror 5.2 1h 36min
Hero and the Terror
IMDb: 5.2
1h 36min

In this 1988 thriller directed by William Tannen, Chuck Norris stars as Detective Danny O’Brien, who is haunted by his past encounter with a notorious serial killer. As the killer…

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Betrayed Betrayed 6.3 2h 7min
Betrayed
IMDb: 6.3
2h 7min

Directed by Costa-Gavras, this 1988 thriller delves into the dark underbelly of American society, exploring themes of betrayal and ideological extremism. The film stars Debra Winger and Tom Berenger, who…

Genre: Crime, Drama
Betrayed Betrayed 6.3 2h 7min
Betrayed
IMDb: 6.3
2h 7min

Directed by Costa-Gavras, this 1988 thriller delves into the dark underbelly of American society, exploring themes of betrayal and ideological extremism. The film stars Debra Winger and Tom Berenger, who…

Genre: Crime, Drama
Married to the Mob Married to the Mob 6.2 1h 44min
Married to the Mob
IMDb: 6.2
1h 44min

Directed by Jonathan Demme, this 1988 comedy-drama features Michelle Pfeiffer as Angela de Marco, a woman trying to escape her mobster husband’s shadow after his untimely death. The film explores…

Genre: Comedy, Crime
Married to the Mob Married to the Mob 6.2 1h 44min
Married to the Mob
IMDb: 6.2
1h 44min

Directed by Jonathan Demme, this 1988 comedy-drama features Michelle Pfeiffer as Angela de Marco, a woman trying to escape her mobster husband’s shadow after his untimely death. The film explores…

Genre: Comedy, Crime
Police Story 2 Police Story 2 7.1 1h 41min
Police Story 2
IMDb: 7.1
1h 41min

In this action-packed sequel, Jackie Chan reprises his role as a dedicated Hong Kong police officer who finds himself entangled in a web of crime and corruption. The film showcases…

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Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Police Story 2 Police Story 2 7.1 1h 41min
Police Story 2
IMDb: 7.1
1h 41min

In this action-packed sequel, Jackie Chan reprises his role as a dedicated Hong Kong police officer who finds himself entangled in a web of crime and corruption. The film showcases…

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Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Young Guns Young Guns 6.8 1h 47min
Young Guns
IMDb: 6.8
1h 47min

Set in the tumultuous period of the Lincoln County War in New Mexico, this 1988 Western film follows a group of young gunmen led by Billy the Kid as they…

Young Guns Young Guns 6.8 1h 47min
Young Guns
IMDb: 6.8
1h 47min

Set in the tumultuous period of the Lincoln County War in New Mexico, this 1988 Western film follows a group of young gunmen led by Billy the Kid as they…

Midnight Run Midnight Run 7.5 2h 6min
Midnight Run
IMDb: 7.5
2h 6min

In this 1988 action-comedy, a bounty hunter named Jack Walsh, played by Robert De Niro, is tasked with capturing and transporting an accountant, Jonathan Mardukas, portrayed by Charles Grodin, who…

Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
A Fish Called Wanda A Fish Called Wanda 7.5 1h 48min
A Fish Called Wanda
IMDb: 7.5
1h 48min

In this 1988 comedy, a gang of diamond thieves double-cross each other in a bid to find stolen loot hidden by their leader. The film stars John Cleese, Jamie Lee…

Genre: Comedy, Crime
The Dead Pool The Dead Pool 6.3 1h 31min
The Dead Pool
IMDb: 6.3
1h 31min

In this 1988 action thriller directed by Buddy Van Horn, Clint Eastwood reprises his iconic role as Inspector “Dirty” Harry Callahan. The plot centers around Callahan as he investigates a…

Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery
The Dead Pool The Dead Pool 6.3 1h 31min
The Dead Pool
IMDb: 6.3
1h 31min

In this 1988 action thriller directed by Buddy Van Horn, Clint Eastwood reprises his iconic role as Inspector “Dirty” Harry Callahan. The plot centers around Callahan as he investigates a…

Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Who Framed Roger Rabbit? 7.7 1h 44min
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
IMDb: 7.7
1h 44min

In this groundbreaking blend of live-action and animation, a down-on-his-luck private detective is hired to clear the name of a cartoon star accused of murder. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the…