Top Thrilling Detective & Crime Movies from 2011 You Can't Miss

Fast Five

2011 • 131 min • Budget $125M • Box office $626M

Action, Thriller, Crime

Former police officer Brian O'Conner teams up with former criminal Dom Toretto, now on opposite sides of the law. After Brian and Mia Toretto helped Dom escape from jail, they've fled across borders to avoid capture. Cornered in Rio de…

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Jackpot

2011 • 86 min

Action, Comedy, Crime

Oscar Svendsen wakes up in a strip club, covered in blood and holding a shotgun. Eight men are dead around him, and police are pointing their weapons at him. Oscar is certain he didn't do it. The events leading to…

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Varg Veum - Black Sheep

2011 • 83 min

Crime

Varg Veum pledges to his girlfriend that he will locate her missing sister.

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6.1

Sket

2011 • 83 min

Crime, Drama

After a brutal attack by a notorious gang led by the violent Trey, a 16-year-old sister named Kayla is determined to get revenge. She joins a rival girl gang, headed by the volatile and emotionally damaged Danielle, and will do…

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4.8

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Dum Maaro Dum

2011 • 130 min • Budget $4M • Box office $8M

Action, Crime, Thriller

ACP Vishnu is dispatched to Goa to investigate and expose its criminal underworld. His investigation reveals a vast network of corruption, implicating several politicians.

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6.2

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Pressed

2011 • 105 min

Crime, Thriller

Brian (Luke Goss) is a former investment executive looking for a way to regain his wealth after being fired. He makes a risky decision, investing his remaining savings in a drug deal to maintain his lavish lifestyle. When two isolated…

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The Detective 2

2011 • 101 min

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Clumsy private detective Chan Tam is asked for help by his police friend Fung Chak with a serial murder investigation. The victims – a middle-aged man killed in his home, a woman found dead in a trash dump, and a…

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5.6

Behzat Ç.: I Buried You in My Heart

2011 • 110 min

Drama, Action, Crime

A hard-edged police officer investigates a series of murders. As he pursues the killer, he's also battling personal struggles.

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7.5

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front

2011 • 85 min • Box office $61K

Documentary, Crime, History

Filmmaker Marshall Curry examines the Earth Liberation Front, a radical group dedicated to disrupting facilities linked to deforestation. The film also profiles Daniel McGowan, an Oregon ELF member who faced terrorism charges due to his activism with the organization.

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Shaitan

2011 • 126 min • Budget $1M • Box office $6M

Action, Crime, Drama

Five friends with substance abuse problems plan a fake kidnapping. Their goal is to pay a police officer to ignore their involvement in a hit-and-run.

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Unbowed

2011 • 100 min

Drama, Crime

This film is inspired by the true story of Kim Kyung-ho, a math professor who shot a crossbow at the judge hearing his appeal after he was dismissed from his job.

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The Murder at Road Hill House

2011 • 94 min

Drama, Mystery, TV Movie

In 1860, Inspector Jack Whicher of Scotland Yard travels to rural Wiltshire to investigate the murder of three-year-old Saville Kent. The boy was taken from his bed in the night and killed.

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Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow

2011 • 115 min • Box office $32M

Mystery, Action, History

In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon tasks detective K with investigating a series of murders linked to government corruption.

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The Confession

2011 • 63 min

Crime, Drama

This is a story about a hit man and a priest, exploring themes of redemption and the nature of good and evil.

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7.6

False Trail

2011 • 129 min

Crime, Thriller, Mystery

Interrogator Erik Backstrom returns to his hometown to investigate a murder, a case complicated by potential involvement from local police, hunters, and even his own family. Tensions rise, particularly between Erik and Torsten, the local police chief who is unsupportive…

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6.5

Colombiana

2011 • 108 min • Budget $40M • Box office $71M

Action, Thriller, Crime

Growing up in Bogota, Cataleya Restrepo's parents were murdered when she was a child. Now, she's a highly skilled assassin working for her uncle. However, in her spare time, she secretly hunts down criminals, hoping to find the mob boss…

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6.4

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Himizu

2011 • 129 min

Crime, Drama

Two teenagers escaping difficult home lives find solace in each other, leading them down a path of exploring profound questions about life, hopelessness, and the fragility of people.

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Torrente 4: Lethal crisis

2011 • 93 min • Budget $7M • Box office $29M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Spanish ex-police officer Torrente, known for his offensive behavior, is about to be imprisoned. He must navigate a darkly ironic situation, finding himself in the same predicament he has caused for countless others, both guilty and innocent.

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Street Kings 2: Motor City

2011 • 93 min

Crime, Drama, Thriller

In Detroit, Detective Marty Kingston (Liotta) leads an undercover narcotics team as they become the targets of a series of brutal murders. To find the killer, Kingston partners with a sharp, young homicide detective. Their investigation reveals shocking corruption, leading…

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4.8

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The Entitled

2011 • 91 min

Thriller, Crime

Desperate for a way to save his family, Paul Dynan meticulously plans a crime: kidnapping the children of three wealthy families for a $3 million ransom. During a single night of holding the children hostage, Paul and his accomplices are…

6.1

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The Conspirator

2011 • 122 min • Budget $25M • Box office $15M

Crime, Drama, History

In the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, Mary Surratt becomes the only woman charged as a co-conspirator. Facing widespread public hostility, she must depend on a hesitant lawyer to expose the truth and fight for her survival.

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Setup

2011 • 85 min • Budget $20M • Box office $2M

Action, Crime, Drama

A group of friends meticulously plan a heist, but their scheme turns deadly when one of them steals the loot and betrays the others. Driven by revenge, Sonny seeks out the city's most dangerous mob boss to help him recover…

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4.4

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A Lonely Place to Die

2011 • 99 min • Budget $4M • Box office $25M

Adventure, Action, Thriller

Five mountaineers exploring the Scottish Highlands stumble upon a young Serbian girl hidden in a remote chamber. Their attempt to rescue her plunges them into a dangerous chase with her captors as they fight to ensure her safety.

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Kill List

2011 • 95 min • Budget $500K • Box office $450K

Horror, Thriller, Crime

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.

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6.3

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You May Not Kiss the Bride

2011 • 97 min

Action, Crime, Comedy

Bryan, a quiet pet photographer, finds himself unexpectedly caught in a world of action when he's compelled to marry Masha, the daughter of a Croatian crime boss. Their honeymoon in a tropical paradise turns perilous when Masha is kidnapped.

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Life Without Principle

2011 • 107 min

Crime, Drama

A criminal, a bank clerk, and a police officer's lives become connected when a loan shark is attacked shortly after withdrawing $10 million from the bank during the global financial crisis.

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Horrible Bosses

2011 • 98 min • Budget $35M • Box office $209M

Comedy, Crime

Nick, Kurt, and Dale are desperate to escape their awful jobs. Quitting isn't a possibility, so fueled by alcohol and questionable advice from a former criminal, they hatch a complicated plan to get rid of their bosses – for good.

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6.9

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Johnny English Reborn

2011 • 101 min • Budget $45M • Box office $160M

Crime, Action, Comedy

World leaders are meeting for a crucial conference with the potential to reshape global politics. When MI-7 learns the Chinese premier is being targeted by assassins, it's up to Johnny English to intervene. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the disgraced agent…

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The Mechanic

2011 • 93 min • Budget $40M • Box office $51M

Action, Thriller, Crime

Arthur Bishop is a highly skilled assassin who adheres to a strict code of professional perfection and emotional detachment. Considered one of the best in his group, Bishop excels at eliminating targets with precision. When Harry McKenna, Bishop's close friend…

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

2011 • 158 min • Budget $90M • Box office $232M

Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Journalist Mikael Blomkvist investigates the 40-year-old disappearance of a man's niece, with the help of Lisbeth Salander, a punk computer hacker with a distinctive style. Their investigation reveals widespread corruption far exceeding their expectations.

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