55 British Crime Films

This film follows a group of difficult fifteen-year-olds navigating life in west London. It's a look at their everyday experiences.

Six years into a prison sentence for the murder of a classmate, a young man discovers he's the target of a vengeful enemy.

A deeply flawed police officer, battling drug addiction and borderline personality disorder, uses manipulation and hallucinations to try to advance his career. He is also prejudiced and consumed by bigotry.

This intense film follows two young men in Britain's Borstal Reformatory during the difficult years after World War II. It shows the harsh reality of their lives as they try to survive within a system meant to reform them through…

Mickey Pearson, an American living in London, has created a very successful marijuana business there. His decision to sell the company sparks a series of plots, schemes, bribery, and blackmail as people try to take control of his empire.

Danny Meehan, a former England football captain now in jail for assaulting police officers, finds a chance to make a difference. He helps the prisoners find hope and a way to escape their circumstances. When an opportunity arises to challenge…

As socialism fades from memory in 1980s Britain, Ray abandons his former ideals and embraces a life of crime. Witnessing the decline of his political values, he becomes a bank robber and joins forces with a group of equally lost…

Set in the early 1980s, this is a story of a solitary factory worker whose life takes an unexpected turn when he gets a job as a doorman at a nightclub. It's a drama exploring the darker side of life.

Two decades after a series of infamous gangland killings in Essex, the children of the original perpetrators are now locked in a struggle for power. Everyone is driven by a desire for retribution.

This ensemble film follows the lives of people in Forest Gate, London, over several days. Six interconnected stories explore themes of drug use, prostitution, and urban poverty.

In the summer of 2009, Charlie Ruez filmed a documentary. Six months later, the footage was taken by the Metropolitan Police Department as evidence. The footage was then released in 2010.

In the 1980s, Frankie yearns to leave his life in South East London, and an opportunity arises when his mother's abusive boyfriend is confronted. Following an altercation with the boyfriend, Frankie flees to Spain and finds work delivering a package…

A retired gangster learns that Freddie Mays, an old associate, is being released from prison after thirty years. The news stirs up memories of his youth, specifically of a man who joined Freddie's gang – a man he both admired…

The Krays brothers return in Fall of the Krays, continuing the story after Rise of the Krays. Having built their criminal empire, the brothers face increasing difficulties and personal instability. They must fight to maintain their power as one police…

London gangster cousins Micky Mannock and Ray Collishaw are powerful figures until a cocaine shipment belonging to the Russian Mafia is lost at sea. The story follows them across London, Amsterdam, and Berlin as they desperately try to evade the…

This film follows Charlie Bright and his friends during a sweltering South London summer. As Tommy prepares to enlist and Francis experiences new love, the close bonds of friendship and loyalty are strained as the group begins to pursue separate…

Facing a 24-hour deadline to repay a debt to a loan shark, ex-con Nick turns to his best friend. They embark on a series of increasingly complicated tasks to gather the money before time runs out for both of them.

After their release from prison after serving time for an unknown offense, Bill and Karl are determined to uncover the identity of the person who betrayed them to the police. Meanwhile, their criminal enterprise is facing difficulties, and the group…

In 1995, drug dealers Tony Tucker, Patrick Tate, and Craig Rolfe were killed by a shotgun blast while waiting in a Range Rover in Rettendon, Essex. The film follows their ascent to become the most successful and feared criminal network…

Shooters is a drama documentary film directed by Dan Reed for Suspect Device Films. Filmed in Liverpool, it features local criminals portraying the lives of local gangsters. The film is unique for being entirely unscripted, with only a brief outline…

Gal Dove, a former safecracker, is enjoying a peaceful retirement in Spain with his wife. His quiet life is disrupted when his old rival, Don Logan, arrives and tries to convince Gal to take one final job in London.

Feeling abandoned by the government and disillusioned with the police, a group of individuals band together to address what they perceive as societal injustices, effectively becoming a contemporary vigilante group.

"The Football Factory" explores the deep-seated desire of men to find belonging and purpose through violence surrounding English football. It depicts a subculture of men who feel overlooked and inadequate, finding a powerful, almost addictive outlet in street brawls –…

When one of their own is killed by a rival street gang, a group of aging London gangsters unleashes a campaign of violent revenge. They take justice into their own hands.

A low-level drug dealer's life spirals out of control when a dishonest police officer in East London attempts to seize a shipment intended for Welsh-Jamaican gangsters.

After the intense events of "Green Street Hooligans," many members of the West Ham firm and numerous Millwall members are imprisoned. The GSE quickly face the harsh realities of jail, becoming frequent targets due to being outnumbered and outgunned by…

In the hidden corners of London, Jack Carter lives a life outside the ordinary. He learns his estranged brother has died in Newcastle, officially ruled a suicide. But Jack doesn't believe it. Driven by loyalty, he investigates his brother's life,…

This film tells the story of Charlie Richardson, a prominent figure in British crime during the years following World War II. It follows his ascent to power and the eventual decline of his criminal empire.

"The Guvnors" is a violent thriller centered on the rivalries between South East London's criminal families and businesses, pitting two generations against each other in a brutal struggle.

Jonny works a tedious job as a courier and yearns for something more. Through his childhood friend, who is the nephew of crime boss Ray Kreed, he gets accepted into the most dangerous gang in North London. Eager to prove…

In 1970s London, Harold Shand, a shrewd Cockney crime boss, wants to legitimize his criminal business by building a property empire. He plans to redevelop a rundown area, hoping it will become a candidate for the Olympic Games, and seeks…

A former top figure in a powerful organization returns to Green Street after learning his younger brother has been murdered. He seeks vengeance, but must confront a new generation of criminals while trying to uncover the truth behind his brother's…

Billy lands a job with a local crime organization, starting as an entry-level employee. His first assignment is to watch Jason, a recently released convict known for his volatile temper. Jason intends to instruct Billy in the ways of crime,…

Wrongfully expelled from Harvard, American Matt Buckner goes to live with his sister in England. He befriends her charismatic but dangerous brother-in-law, Pete Dunham, and becomes immersed in the world of British football hooliganism. Through a developing friendship, Matt learns…

Essex has long been a center for criminal activity, with generations of "Essex Boys" dominating the streets of Essex and East London. Many believed this era ended in 1995. They were mistaken. Danny, a former hooligan, is pulled back into…

A team of undercover police officers goes deep undercover within a dangerous gang of football hooligans, each assigned to find and arrest their leaders. The story follows one officer who struggles with his loyalty to the law and the appeal…

Mo, a lonely and sensitive fourteen-year-old, often gets into trouble trying to fit in with friends. He looks up to his older brother, Rashid, a charismatic figure in a local gang who earns money through drug dealing to support their…

The true measure of a journey isn't the destination, but the sacrifices made along the way.

"The Krays" explores the story of Ronald and Reginald Kray, twin brothers who became notorious gangsters in 1960s London. Born into a difficult family, they rose through the ranks of organized crime, using their intelligence and violence to dominate the…

A skilled card player and his reluctant companions must quickly raise a large sum of money after a bad poker game. They decide to rob a local gang who are operating out of the apartment next door.

A simple drug deal goes wrong, forcing XXXX to abandon his principles. He must escalate the situation to defeat his former associates and protect himself.

Sentenced to seven years for a post office robbery, a young man unexpectedly spends thirty years in solitary confinement. The isolation profoundly alters him, and his personality gradually gives way to an alter ego: Charles Bronson.

At 3:07 AM, two women rush into a dilapidated London restroom. Joanne is distraught and her clothes are torn. Kelly has visible bruises and swelling. Duncan Allen is in his bathroom, dying from a severe bleeding wound. His son discovers…

A hitman, still recovering from a failed previous job, accepts a new contract: three kills for a substantial reward. The assignment begins simply enough, but quickly spirals out of control, drawing the killer into a dangerous and disturbing world.

A group of unlikely players – shady boxing promoters, dangerous bookmakers, a Russian gangster, inept amateur thieves, and seemingly Jewish jewelers – all compete to find a valuable diamond that has been stolen.

In Brixton, London, fifteen-year-old Layla gets drawn into gang life and is forced to arrange the murder of a boy.

To start a new, honest life, Liverpool crime boss Ged Brennan plans one last major heist to get the money he needs. He sends his brother Ratter and a team to carry it out. However, when Ratter accidentally kills a…

A Russian mobster orchestrates a lucrative real estate scheme, attracting the attention of London's diverse criminal element. As millions of pounds are made, a cast of shady characters – including Mr One-Two, Stella the accountant, and Johnny Quid, a drug-addled…

In the 1980s, Dom, a teenager, is drawn to the appealing world of football casuals, particularly by Bex, the leader of a firm. He gains acceptance within the group because of his quick wit and humor, quickly becoming one of…

Effective policing isn't always about strict adherence to regulations. But as criminal activity in London increasingly involves Albanian and Turkish organizations, how can an honest officer maintain his integrity?

In modern-day London, Joe is a quiet young man feeling unfulfilled. The murder of his brother leads him to seek comfort in Piggy, a friend from his brother's past. Piggy offers support and promises to help Joe find justice. Their…

This film chronicles the formative years of two young, aspiring boxers in London. Quickly rising through the ranks, they become notorious figures, feared and respected throughout the city. Narrated by a surviving close friend, the story details their ascent to…

Eric, a 19-year-old with a history of violence and a defiant attitude, is unexpectedly sent to the same adult prison as his father. His quick temper makes him enemies among guards and inmates, straining his already difficult relationship with his…

*Rise of the Footsoldier* chronicles Carlton Leach's ascent from a prominent figure in football hooliganism to a key member of a notorious criminal gang. The film depicts their widespread criminal activities across London and Essex during the late 1980s and…

A wealthy family's empire begins to crumble when the controlling father decides to pass it to his three daughters: Kath, who runs a dockside brothel; Tracy, who owns a soccer team; and Jo, a former addict and prostitute, who refuses…