30 Thrilling Crime, Action, and Mystery Films from 2006 You Need to See

Capturing the Friedmans

2003 • 107 min • Box office $4M

Documentary, Crime

This Oscar-nominated documentary examines the devastating story of a middle-class American family fractured by accusations of child sexual abuse against the father, Arnold, and son, Jesse. Director Jarecki interviews individuals connected to the case, exploring the question of whether their…

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Yo-Yo Girl Cop

2006 • 98 min

Action, Crime, Thriller

A secret police group recruits "K" to prevent student radicals from causing chaos in Japan. Using a technologically advanced steel yo-yo and assuming a new identity, Asamiya Saki, she infiltrates an exclusive high school to locate the terrorists. However, she…

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Invisible Waves

2006 • 115 min

Drama, Thriller, Crime

Haunted by the accidental death of his girlfriend, a man escapes to Thailand seeking solace and avoiding legal trouble. However, his attempt to start over is complicated when the people he befriends may have ulterior motives.

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Executive Koala

2006 • 86 min

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Minoru Kawasaki directs this comedic psychological thriller about a large koala seeking assistance from his close friends, including a giant rabbit and a frog. Mr. Tamura is an unusual executive at a pickle company – a six-foot-tall koala bear. When…

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6.0

The Stone Council

2006 • 102 min • Budget $22M

Adventure, Crime, Drama

In France, a translator named Diane Siprien adopts an Asian baby, Liu-San, through a foundation run by Sybille Weber. Years later, a strange mark appears on Liu's chest, and Diane and Liu begin sharing disturbing nightmares. When Diane takes a…

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4.8

Road House 2: Last Call

2006 • 86 min

Adventure, Action, Thriller

Shane Tanner, son of the famous Dalton Tanner, discovers his uncle Nate has been assaulted for refusing to sell his bar, The Black Pelican, to drug dealers. To help his uncle, Shane partners with Beau Hampton, a local school teacher…

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The Free Will

2006 • 163 min

Crime, Drama

After nine years in psychiatric custody for brutally assaulting and raping three women, Theo is released into a supervised community. He forms a connection with his social worker, Sascha, finds employment at a print shop, and even begins a relationship…

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7.4

Pokiri

2006 • 163 min • Box office $8M

Action, Thriller, Crime

Pandu is a highly sought-after assassin, taking jobs only if the price is right. The police want to question him, and the criminal underworld wants him to eliminate rivals. His past is a mystery; only Pandu knows his true identity,…

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Bloody Tie

2006 • 116 min

Action, Crime, Thriller

Haunted by a difficult history, a crystal meth dealer is compelled to collaborate with a rogue police officer to dismantle a formidable crime boss.

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The Jail: The Women's Hell

2006 • 91 min

Horror, Crime, Drama

Three women are transported by steamboat to a remote jungle prison known as "The Home of Lost Souls." There, they endure routine abuse, including physical violence, fights between inmates, and degrading treatment. The prison warden secretly collaborates with a local…

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Malamaal Weekly

2006 • 138 min • Budget $839K • Box office $5M

Comedy, Crime

Following the death of a lottery winner from the shock of his fortune, Lilaram devises a scheme to claim the prize for himself. However, he soon discovers that other villagers are also vying for the money.

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7.1

Dog Bite Dog

2006 • 109 min

Action, Crime, Thriller

In Cambodia, a young man skilled in lethal fighting is hired for a contract killing in Hong Kong. After carrying out the hit, he becomes a fugitive from the Hong Kong police. Meanwhile, the force is dealing with its own…

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Trailer Park Boys: The Movie

2006 • 95 min • Budget $5M • Box office $3M

Comedy, Crime

After serving 18 months for an ATM robbery, two young men plan one last heist. They aim to steal a large quantity of coins, believing the money will be untraceable, and with it, they intend to leave their criminal lives…

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The City of Violence

2006 • 92 min • Budget $2M

Action, Thriller, Crime

Detective Tae-su, who battles organized crime, goes back to his hometown for the funeral of his high school friend Wang-jae. He reunites with old friends Pil-ho, Dong-hwan, and Seok-hwan, and they share memories. Tae-su becomes suspicious about Wang-jae's death and…

6.6

Cocaine Cowboys

2006 • 118 min • Box office $167K

Documentary

During the 1980s, powerful Colombian drug lords brought a new level of violence to Miami, reminiscent of Chicago during Prohibition, and transformed the city. "Cocaine Cowboys" recounts the true story of Miami's rise to become the nation's center for drug…

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Undisputed II: Last Man Standing

2006 • 93 min • Budget $8M • Box office $1K

Action, Crime, Thriller

World heavyweight champion George "Iceman" Chambers is imprisoned in Russia on false drug charges. To earn his freedom, he must fight the prison's undefeated fighting champion, Uri Boyka, in a deadly contest. This time, Chambers isn't fighting for a championship;…

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7.0

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Find Me Guilty

2006 • 125 min • Budget $13M • Box office $2M

Comedy, Crime, Drama

This is the true story of Jack DiNorscio, a mobster who chose to represent himself in court, resulting in a trial that became the longest in U.S. Mafia history.

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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

2006 • 104 min • Budget $85M • Box office $158M

Action, Crime, Drama

To avoid going to jail, Sean Boswell travels to Tokyo to live with his father, who is in the military. He ends up in a poor part of the city and becomes involved in the illegal world of street racing.

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A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints

2006 • 104 min • Box office $516K

Crime, Drama

Successful author Dito Montiel gets a call from his mother, who asks him to come home and see his father, who is unwell. Dito remembers his childhood in a rough neighborhood in Queens, New York, and his friends: Antonio, Giuseppe,…

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Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise

2006 • 87 min

Drama, Crime, Thriller

Detective Jesse Stone investigates the murder of a teenage girl whose body is discovered in a local lake. The case leads him into conflict with the Boston mob and the privileged life of a successful author who takes advantage of…

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Unknown

2006 • 85 min • Budget $3M • Box office $3M

Mystery, Thriller

Five men awaken in a locked-down warehouse, with no recollection of their identities. They must determine who can be trusted and who poses a threat to survive.

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Lonely Hearts

2006 • 108 min • Budget $18M • Box office $2M

Drama, Thriller, Crime

During the late 1940s, a couple dubbed "The Lonely Hearts Killers" commits nearly twelve murders. Two detectives pursue the pair, who use newspaper personal ads to find their victims.

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The Sentinel

2006 • 108 min • Budget $60M • Box office $78M

Action, Thriller, Crime

A seasoned Secret Service agent, Pete Garrison, investigates the murder of a colleague. He is then framed as a traitor after a blackmailer uses a secret Garrison is hiding to orchestrate an assassination attempt on the President. Disgraced and on…

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Bon Cop Bad Cop

2006 • 116 min • Budget $8M • Box office $12M

Action, Comedy, Crime

The body of hockey executive Benoit Brisset is discovered on the Quebec-Ontario border, leading to a joint investigation by police forces from both provinces. Detectives David Bouchard from Montreal and Martin Ward from Toronto are assigned to the case, despite…

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Smokin' Aces

2006 • 109 min • Budget $17M • Box office $57M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Buddy Israel, a former Las Vegas entertainer who became an informant for the authorities, chooses to testify against the mob. Suddenly, numerous individuals are determined to silence him permanently.

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The Dead Girl

2006 • 85 min • Box office $905K

Mystery, Drama, Crime

As a young woman's death is investigated, the lives of several women who appear to have no connection start to overlap.

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Let's Go to Prison

2006 • 89 min • Budget $4M • Box office $4M

Comedy, Crime

A hardened criminal's revenge plot goes awry. To get even with his target, he imprisons the man's son, only to end up serving time alongside him.

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5.9

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The Black Dahlia

2006 • 121 min • Budget $50M • Box office $49M

Crime, Thriller, Drama

It's 1940s Los Angeles. Two former boxers now working as police officers face a world of corruption, self-centeredness, scandalous movies, and dysfunctional families while hunting for the person who murdered a promising young actress.

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Basic Instinct 2

2006 • 114 min • Budget $70M • Box office $38M

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Renowned novelist Catherine Tramell finds herself back in legal trouble, prompting Scotland Yard to assign psychiatrist Dr. Michael Glass to assess her. Like Detective Nick Curran before him, Glass becomes captivated by Tramell and drawn into a dangerous, alluring psychological…

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4.4

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Saw III

2006 • 108 min • Budget $10M • Box office $164M

Horror, Thriller, Crime

Jigsaw has vanished. He disappeared along with his new apprentice, Amanda, leaving behind a trail of elaborate, deadly games that have terrorized a city and stumped law enforcement. As detectives search for him, Dr. Lynn Denlon and Jeff Reinhart are…

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6.2

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