30 Thrilling Crime, Mystery, and Drama Films from 2004 You'll Want to Watch

36th Precinct

2004 • 111 min

Crime, Drama, Thriller

In Paris, two police officers vie for the promotion to chief of police while simultaneously hunting a dangerous gang of thieves. Directed by Olivier Marchal, a former police officer who drew upon his 12 years of experience with the French…

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Hardcore

2004 • 96 min

Crime, Drama

Two young girls, escaping difficult home lives, find themselves in a brothel. There, they develop a deep bond, falling in love and relying on each other for strength as they face the dangers and hardships of their surroundings.

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Se devo essere sincera

2004 • 95 min

Comedy, Crime

Adelaide, a 40-year-old literature teacher and wife with children, discovers her wealthy and arrogant co-worker has been murdered – strangled in her home. She meets Inspector Gaetano, the charming investigator on the case, and decides to assist him with the…

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Red Lights

2004 • 105 min

Thriller, Mystery, Crime

A road trip across the country becomes a disaster for a couple struggling with their relationship.

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Czech Dream

2004 • 90 min • Box office $17K

Documentary, Crime

Two students at the Czech Film Academy hire a top advertising agency to create a massive marketing campaign for a brand-new supermarket called Czech Dream. The catch? The supermarket is entirely fictional. The campaign spans radio, television, posters, flyers showcasing…

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Ek Hasina Thi

2004 • 120 min

Crime, Action, Drama

A woman falls for a charming but enigmatic businessman. Their passionate romance quickly unravels when she's falsely accused of his criminal activities. After serving her time, she's determined to exact revenge.

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Crónicas

2004 • 108 min • Box office $783K

Crime, Drama, Thriller

A Miami reporter journeys to Ecuador to track down a notorious serial killer called the "Monster of Babahoyo." The film is a suspenseful thriller.

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Yuva

2004 • 161 min • Budget $4M • Box office $6M

Drama, Crime

A bridge accident brings together three young men from different backgrounds, setting in motion a series of events that fundamentally change their futures.

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Freeze Frame

2004 • 99 min

Thriller, Drama, Crime

Sean Veil, consumed by paranoia, films himself constantly to build an alibi, anticipating future accusations. His carefully documented footage becomes crucial when the police investigate him for a murder. But the single tape that could clear his name vanishes without…

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Evilenko

2004 • 111 min • Budget $9M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

For years, Detective Lesiev and psychiatric profiler Aron Richter have pursued Andrei Evilenko. Driven by intense anger over the decline of the Soviet Union, Evilenko is a man determined to live and die as a communist, willing to do whatever…

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Connie and Carla

2004 • 98 min • Budget $20M • Box office $11M

Comedy, Crime, Music

In Chicago, two friends, Connie and Carla, unknowingly witness a mafia murder and flee to Los Angeles. There, they assume the identities of drag queens, performing as singers in dinner theaters. Their act becomes a sensation, but their cover is…

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King of the Ants

2004 • 102 min

Crime, Drama, Thriller

A young man, barely scraping by, takes a job to assassinate a wealthy accountant. After failing to receive payment for the job, he sets out on a path of revenge.

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The Trixxer

2004 • 85 min

Comedy, Crime

A mysterious serial killer is terrorizing the city's criminal element. Scotland Yard is assigned to the investigation. The clues discovered by the detectives ultimately point them towards Blackwhite Castle.

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Mean Creek

2004 • 90 min • Budget $500K • Box office $603K

Crime, Drama

A group of Oregon teenagers on a celebratory boat trip have a prank in mind for the school bully that quickly escalates. They soon find themselves facing unforeseen repercussions from their actions.

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One Nite in Mongkok

2004 • 110 min

Drama, Crime, Thriller

When a gangster's son is accidentally killed in a drunken fight with a rival gang, Officer Milo's task force investigates. They discover a hitman has been hired to kill the rival gang leader, raising fears of a city-wide war. As…

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Along Came a Spider

2001 • 104 min • Budget $60M • Box office $105M

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Following the tragic death of his partner, forensic psychologist and author Alex Cross has retired to find peace. However, he's pulled back into the world of crime when a skilled criminal kidnaps a senator's daughter, specifically targeting Cross. Partnering with…

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The Woodsman

2004 • 87 min • Budget $4M • Box office $4M

Drama, Crime

After serving a twelve-year prison sentence, Walter returns home to find his family has left him, except for his brother-in-law. Secretly, he is a sex offender and pedophile. He secures an apartment and is monitored by his parole officer while…

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Black Friday

2004 • 162 min • Budget $700K • Box office $1M

Crime, Drama

In 1993, bombings devastate Mumbai, deeply dividing the city's people. As the culprits remain hidden, authorities initiate an extensive search to identify those responsible for the attacks.

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Six Shooter

2004 • 27 min • Budget $200K

Drama, Comedy, Crime

Grief-stricken after his wife's death, Donnelly travels home on a train with a troubled young man known only as the Kid. The Kid's increasingly agitated and abusive behavior transforms the journey into something violent and dangerous, impacting not only the…

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The Machine Girl

2008 • 96 min

Action, Adventure, Comedy

A young Japanese schoolgirl's life is shattered when her family is murdered by a ruthless Ninja-Yakuza clan. Severely injured, she replaces her lost hand with deadly mechanical prosthetics and embarks on a path of vengeance.

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Millions

2004 • 98 min • Budget $7M • Box office $11M

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Grieving the loss of their mother, two boys unexpectedly come into possession of money from a recent bank robbery in the week before the UK adopts the Euro. Faced with this unusual situation, they must figure out what to do.

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Highwaymen

2004 • 80 min • Box office $371K

Action, Thriller, Crime

After his wife is killed in a hit-and-run by the serial killer Fargo, James Cray spends years in prison following a violent confrontation. Now free, he travels the country seeking Fargo's heavily modified 1972 Cadillac Eldorado, which the disabled killer…

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Haven

2004 • 115 min

Drama, Crime

Two unscrupulous businessmen seek refuge in the Cayman Islands to evade federal charges. Their flight sets off a series of events that compel a British citizen to commit an act with far-reaching consequences for the country.

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Mindhunters

2004 • 106 min • Budget $27M • Box office $21M

Mystery, Thriller, Crime

FBI psychology trainees are forced to confront a dangerous situation when they realize a killer is among them. The story is inspired by Agatha Christie's novel, *And Then There Were None*.

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Twisted

2004 • 97 min • Budget $50M • Box office $40M

Action, Adventure, Crime

Inspector Jessica Shepard, newly promoted to the homicide division, is eager to make a name for herself by solving San Francisco's newest murder. But when she and her partner, Mike Delmarco, learn the victim was romantically involved with her, Shepard's…

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What? Where? When?

2004 • 122 min • Budget $20M • Box office $8M

Action, Thriller, Crime

After his entire team is killed by a group of reckless young men, disgraced Hong Kong police inspector Wing spirals into alcoholism. He must rely on his new, troubled rookie partner to overcome his demons and hunt down the gang…

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Layer Cake

2004 • 105 min • Budget $6M • Box office $11M

Drama, Thriller, Crime

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.

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The Punisher

2004 • 124 min • Budget $33M • Box office $54M

Action, Crime, Drama

After the brutal murder of his wife and son, FBI agent Frank Castle transforms into the Punisher, a relentless vigilante who will stop at nothing to exact revenge on those responsible.

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Ocean's Twelve

2004 • 125 min • Budget $110M • Box office $362M

Thriller, Crime

After a massive heist in Las Vegas where they shared $160 million, the members of Danny Ocean's crew have attempted to leave their criminal past behind and start new lives. However, their efforts are complicated when casino owner Terry Benedict…

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Kill Bill: Vol. 2

2004 • 136 min • Budget $30M • Box office $152M

Action, Crime, Thriller

A woman relentlessly pursues the assassins who attacked her and threatened her unborn child. Systematically, she eliminates those connected to the killers, working her way through a list of targets. Her final objective is to confront and kill Bill.

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