8 crime films with 8.0+ rating  

Arshi Khanam

The Godfather (9.2)  

It’s nearly impossible to miss out on Francis Ford Coppola’s movie while talking about top IMDb thrillers. The story follows a mafia family, their dynamics and power struggle.

12 Angry Men (9.0)  

This legal drama, starring Henry Fonda, is a cinematic masterpiece with superlative acting and narrative. It revolves around a 12-men jury and their verdict on a teen criminal. 

Goodfellas (8.7)  

This biopic stars Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci as the leading trio and traces mob life against the backdrop of power and organized crime  

The Departed (8.5)  

Martin Scorsese’s epic crime thriller features impeccable duo of Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio as they secretly try to infiltrate an Irish gang without blowing their cover.  

Joker (8.4) 

Starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular anti-hero role, the movie revolves around a failed clown/aspiring comedian as he descends into insanity and nihilism.   

Satya (8.3)  

Packed with action and a gripping narrative, this crime thriller features Manoj Bajpayee. It tells the intricate tale of Mumbai’s criminal underworld  

Evaru (8.1)  

A captivating Telugu-language crime thriller that features Adivi Sesh and Regina Cassandra. It revolves around a corrupt cop investigating a twisted case that unravels dark secrets  

Article 15 (8.1)  

Ayushmann Khurrana features as a morally upright police detective who battles social stereotypes and caste discrimination in a city-country contrast.