Top 30 Thrilling War and Crime Films from 2008 You Need to See

Race

2008 • 161 min

Drama, Action, Thriller

The lives of two rival horse-racing competitors become complicated when three attractive women enter their world, leading to a murder.

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6.7

Slap Shot 3: The Junior League

2008 • 90 min • Budget $4M

Action, Adventure, Comedy

This is a hilarious, action-packed comedy about people who are really good at playing puck.

5.0

4.1

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Once Upon a Time

2008 • 110 min

Adventure, Action, Comedy

Set in 1940s Korea, the film follows a con artist and a jazz singer, played by Park Yong-woo and Lee Bo-young respectively, who independently plan to steal a valuable diamond from the Japanese authorities. It's a heist comedy about their…

6.1

5.7

Reykjavik-Rotterdam

2008 • 88 min

Action, Thriller

A man with a history of prison sentences for smuggling alcohol struggles to support his family. He accepts a job for one final cargo run between Reykjavik and Rotterdam, hoping to resolve his debts. However, unforeseen circumstances arise.

6.3

6.7

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Love Lies Bleeding

2008 • 94 min • Budget $3M

Action, Crime, Thriller

A young couple facing financial hardship discovers a hidden stash of illicit money following a violent incident in their apartment building.

6.1

5.6

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Hells

2008 • 117 min

Action, Animation, Comedy

After a fatal accident on her way to school, Amagane Rinne unexpectedly finds herself in a strange school – in Hell, populated by demons. As she struggles to cope and longs for her old life, she forms an unusual connection…

6.7

6.2

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The Shepherd: Border Patrol

2008 • 95 min • Budget $8M

Action, Crime, Thriller

A Texas police officer confronts a group of former Navy SEALs engaged in drug trafficking from Mexico into the United States.

5.9

5.5

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Painted Skin

2008 • 103 min

Fantasy, Action, Drama

Painted Skin is adapted from a classic tale in Pu Songling's Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. Zhou Xun plays Xiao Wei, a fox spirit who consumes human hearts to stay young and beautiful. When General Wang Sheng (Chen Kun)…

6.0

6.3

Dasavatharam

2008 • 188 min

Action, Adventure

Biotechnologist Govind K Somaiyya travels to India on a dangerous mission: to recover a vial holding a deadly virus. He must stop a former CIA agent and assassins from obtaining it.

6.5

7.3

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Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness

2008 • 30 min

Action, Comedy

This mockumentary offers a look at the making of Tropic Thunder. It captures the production of the film from a behind-the-scenes perspective.

6.8

7.2

War, Inc.

2008 • 106 min • Budget $5M • Box office $1M

Action, Adventure, Comedy

In a future Turaqistan, a riot erupts after the powerful corporation Tamerlane – owned by the former Vice President of the United States – seizes control. Brand Hauser, a hitman who numbs his feelings with hot sauce, is tasked by…

5.5

17+

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Feast II: Sloppy Seconds

2008 • 97 min • Budget $2M

Horror, Action, Comedy

Monsters have invaded a remote, small town, forcing the residents to unite with survivors from a recent attack at a local bar. Together, they must find a way to escape.

5.2

5.0

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The Garden of Sinners: Remaining Sense of Pain

2008 • 58 min

Crime, Animation, Action

July 1998. When a group of troubled teenagers are discovered dead, their bodies grotesquely mutilated, detective Aozaki Touko is asked to investigate. She seeks assistance from Shiki, and the prime suspect emerges: Asagami Fujino. Fujino was recently involved with the…

7.0

7.3

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Righteous Kill

2008 • 101 min • Budget $60M • Box office $79M

Crime, Thriller, Mystery

Two experienced detectives in New York City investigate a new murder, suspecting a link to a past case they thought they had closed. They begin to question whether a serial killer might be operating and if they wrongly convicted someone…

5.9

6.0

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Quantum of Solace

2008 • 106 min • Budget $200M • Box office $589M

Adventure, Action, Thriller

After being betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loves, 007 struggles to avoid letting his personal feelings influence his mission. Determined to find the truth, Bond and M question Mr. White, who reveals that the organization behind Vesper's blackmail is…

6.3

6.5

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The Red Baron

2008 • 106 min • Budget $18M • Box office $2M

Action, Adventure, Drama

Richthofen enlists in the war alongside countless others. As fighter pilots, they quickly become legendary figures for the troops. Known for their fair play, precision flying, and chivalrous conduct, they live by a strict code of honor. However, he soon…

6.6

6.3

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Chocolate

2008 • 93 min • Budget $4M

Action, Crime

Zen, a teenage girl with autism and exceptional martial arts abilities, receives funds for her mother Zin's medical care. To obtain this money, Zen systematically seeks out everyone who owes Zin and ensures they repay their debts.

7.3

6.9

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Arn: The Kingdom at Road's End

2008 • 128 min

Action, Adventure, Drama

After serving in the Holy Land, Arn returns home to Cecilia, but political forces attempt to keep them apart. With Queen Blanka's help, they are finally able to marry. Knowing war is coming, Arn begins to build an army at…

6.3

6.6

Hell Ride

2008 • 84 min • Box office $194K

Action, Thriller

A long-standing feud ignites between two biker gangs: the Victors and the Six-Six-Six's, reigniting their decades of rivalry.

5.1

5.0

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Killer Bean Forever

2008 • 85 min • Budget $1M • Box office $2M

Comedy, Animation, Action

When trouble arises in Boston, the skilled assassin Killer Bean is brought in to resolve the situation. Detective Cromwell finds himself caught between Killer Bean and the powerful mob boss Cappuccino.

7.2

6.6

The Cutting Edge: Chasing the Dream

2008 • 90 min

Romance, Drama, Action

A world-class ice skater on the verge of winning the biggest competition of his career faces a devastating setback when his partner suffers a serious injury. Starring Matt Lanter, Francia Rosa, and Christy Carlson Romano, this romantic sports drama follows…

6.8

6.1

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The Flyboys

2008 • 104 min

Adventure, Action, Crime

Two boys from a small town discover their bravery is challenged when they unintentionally hide on a plane belonging to the mafia...

7.5

6.8

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Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear

2008 • 115 min • Box office $23M

Animation, Action, Crime

A series of murders has plagued the city, with all victims connected to a renowned music school led by a celebrated pianist. Conan and his team are invited to the opening concert of the pianist's new Music Hall. The event’s…

6.9

6.7

13+

Body of Lies

2008 • 128 min • Budget $70M • Box office $113M

Action, Drama, Thriller

The CIA is tracking a terrorist who orchestrated a series of attacks. Roger Ferris, the agency's operative, is constantly on the move, trying to anticipate the next move. A satellite link provides constant surveillance of Ferris's activities to Ed Hoffman…

6.6

7.0

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RocknRolla

2008 • 114 min • Budget $18M • Box office $25M

Action, Crime, Thriller

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…

6.9

7.2

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Outlander

2008 • 115 min • Budget $50M • Box office $7M

Science Fiction, Action

In Viking-era Scandinavia, an extraterrestrial crash brings a man from another world to Earth, along with a dangerous alien creature. To combat the monster, the man must combine his futuristic technology with the weapons of the Vikings.

6.4

6.2

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Resident Evil: Degeneration

2008 • 97 min • Box office $403K

Animation, Horror, Action

Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield fight to stop a vengeful warrior who has unleashed the dangerous G-Virus, all while a mutated creature causes widespread destruction.

6.8

6.4

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Doomsday

2008 • 108 min • Budget $30M • Box office $22M

Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

A deadly virus, known as the Reaper, ravaged Britain thirty years ago, infecting millions and claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. The country was successfully quarantined, but the virus has now returned in a major city. An elite team of…

5.9

17+

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Hancock

2008 • 92 min • Budget $150M • Box office $629M

Fantasy, Action

Hancock is a superhero whose public image is crumbling after causing widespread destruction while saving people. He hires a PR expert to fix things. The expert's plan to temporarily confine Hancock to make the world miss him works surprisingly well.…

6.4

17+

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