Top Crime Thrillers of 2015: Mysteries and Detective Stories You Can't Miss

The Ardennes

2015 • 93 min • Budget $2M • Box office $1M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

A violent home invasion goes awry. One of the robbers, Dave, escapes, leaving his brother Kenneth behind. Four years later, Kenneth is released from prison, and a lot has changed. Dave is rebuilding his life and trying to support Kenneth,…

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Uncle John

2015 • 114 min

Mystery, Drama, Crime

A city dweller unexpectedly visits his peaceful hometown as his respected Uncle becomes the focus of suspicion in a murder investigation.

5.8

6.2

Cold Deck

2015 • 80 min

Drama, Crime

Facing ruin, a poker player convinces his closest friend to help him execute a daring, high-stakes robbery.

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Caught

2015 • 82 min

Thriller, Crime, Mystery

A woman feeling trapped in her marriage discovers her husband is having an affair. She impulsively kidnaps his mistress, but the situation quickly escalates beyond her control.

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4.9

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Wild City

2015 • 102 min

Thriller, Action, Crime

Kwok, a former police officer now running a bar, and his struggling half-brother befriend a woman with a drinking problem. This quickly draws unwanted attention from her ex-lover, a powerful lawyer, and the gangster he works for. When a suitcase…

5.7

5.8

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Isolation

2016 • 86 min • Budget $2M

Action, Crime, Thriller

A couple's idyllic island vacation in the Bahamas turns into a desperate fight for survival when they are targeted by a ruthless group of modern pirates who seek to steal their identities and destroy their lives. The story is inspired…

5.5

4.6

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The Return

2015 • 92 min

Thriller, Crime, Mystery

This BIFA-nominated psychological thriller explores the idea that everyone has secrets. A small-time criminal returns to London and uncovers a devastating truth about his brother's murder. The story is a suspenseful, unpredictable journey into the mind of a criminal facing…

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6.6

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Dream/Killer

2015 • 107 min

Documentary, Crime

In 2005, 20-year-old Ryan Ferguson was wrongly convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison. *Dream Killer* chronicles his father Bill's decade-long fight to prove Ryan's innocence. The film features a cast of memorable characters, including District Attorney Kevin Crane,…

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7.4

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Ladrones

2015 • 98 min

Crime, Comedy

Alejandro Toledo re-enters the criminal world to assist a community in recovering land taken from them by a captivating yet ruthless businesswoman and her family.

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5.1

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Frenzy

2015 • 119 min

Drama, Crime

Amidst political turmoil in Istanbul, Kadir is offered freedom after 15 years of imprisonment, in exchange for becoming an informant. He finds his brother Ahmet in a shantytown, where Ahmet works for the city capturing stray dogs and isolates himself…

6.9

7.1

The Accidental Detective

2015 • 120 min • Box office $17M

Comedy, Crime, Thriller

A blogger obsessed with unsolved crimes and a former police detective, past their prime, join forces to clear the name of a friend who has been wrongly accused of murder.

7.0

6.7

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Prophet's Prey

2015 • 101 min

Crime, Documentary

Amy Berg's film exposes the sexual, financial, and emotional abuse inflicted upon women and children by Warren Jeffs, the former leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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7.2

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Gourmet Detective: A Healthy Place to Die

2015 • 84 min

Drama, TV Movie, Mystery

Henry accepts a speaking invitation to a high-end spa resort and immediately becomes embroiled in a new murder investigation. With Maggie by his side, the pair must uncover the killer while avoiding becoming the next targets.

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Peligrosa tentación II

2015 • 95 min

Drama, Crime

When a murder occurs, the ensuing investigation uncovers a secret community. Those who attended a lesbian party become potential suspects.

6.4

7.2

The Jönsson Gang - The Master Plan

2015 • 88 min • Budget $3M

Crime, Action, Comedy

Charles Ingvar Jönsson assembles a trio of criminals to seek revenge on those responsible for his uncle's death.

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5.4

Focus

2015 • 105 min • Budget $50M • Box office $153M

Romance, Comedy, Crime

Nicky is a skilled con artist who begins a romantic relationship with his protégé, Jess, but eventually ends it. Years later, Jess returns as a dangerous woman determined to sabotage his schemes.

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6.6

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The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun

2015 • 93 min • Box office $339K

Thriller, Drama, Crime

She's a heroine defined by her flaws: beautiful but naive, sentimental and stubborn, difficult to trust and deeply troubled. The woman in the car has never experienced the ocean. Fleeing the police, she repeatedly convinces herself she's not insane... Only...

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5.5

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Tiger House

2015 • 80 min

Action, Crime, Drama

A young gymnast must fight off a group of bank robbers who invade her boyfriend's house.

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5.2

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CSI: Immortality

2015 • 87 min

Crime, Mystery, TV Movie

When an explosion rocks a Las Vegas casino, Catherine Willows returns to investigate. The case becomes more complex when it’s linked to Lady Heather, prompting the involvement of Gil Grissom. This is a two-part TV special, serving as the series…

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7.4

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SK1

2015 • 120 min • Budget $5M

Drama, Crime

This film chronicles the pursuit, apprehension, and legal proceedings surrounding Guy Georges, a notorious serial killer in France.

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6.6

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The Clan

2015 • 109 min • Budget $3M • Box office $20M

Drama, History, Crime

Between 1982 and 1985, the Puccios, a wealthy family from the upscale suburb of San Isidro in Buenos Aires, Argentina, kidnap several individuals and take them hostage, demanding ransom.

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6.9

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An Inspector Calls

2015 • 88 min

Drama, Crime, Thriller

In Northern England, 1912, a lavish family dinner is abruptly shattered by Inspector Goole's unsettling announcement: a young woman has died by suicide. He then proceeds to question each guest individually, simply asking if they knew the deceased.

7.4

7.6

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Captive

2015 • 97 min • Budget $2M • Box office $2M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

This is the dramatic true story of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols, which captivated the country. When Brian takes Ashley hostage in her apartment, she finds guidance in Rick Warren's book, *The Purpose Driven Life*. Reading from the book, Ashley…

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5.4

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Irrational Man

2015 • 95 min • Budget $11M • Box office $27M

Drama, Comedy

A philosophy professor at a small college, struggling with a personal crisis, finds renewed direction when he begins a relationship with one of his students.

6.5

6.6

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Secret in Their Eyes

2015 • 111 min • Budget $19M • Box office $34M

Thriller, Mystery, Crime

An FBI team, led by their District Attorney supervisor, faces devastating personal tragedy when the teenage daughter of one of the agents is found murdered. The event shatters the team's unity and forces them to confront a horrific case with…

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6.3

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Spy

2015 • 120 min • Budget $65M • Box office $235M

Action, Comedy, Crime

A CIA analyst who works primarily at a desk volunteers for an undercover mission. The goal: to infiltrate the organization of a dangerous arms dealer and stop a catastrophic global event.

6.8

7.0

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Child 44

2015 • 137 min • Budget $50M • Box office $12M

Crime, Thriller

In Stalinist-era Soviet Russia, a former MGB agent, now in disgrace, is assigned to investigate a string of child murders. The investigation gradually reveals links to the highest levels of the Communist Party.

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6.4

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Blackhat

2015 • 133 min • Budget $70M • Box office $17M

Crime, Thriller, Action

Nicholas Hathaway, recently released from prison, teams up with partners from America and China to track a sophisticated cybercrime group. Their pursuit takes them from Chicago to Los Angeles, then to Hong Kong and Jakarta. As Hathaway gets closer to…

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17+

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Point Break

2015 • 114 min • Budget $105M • Box office $133M

Action, Adventure, Crime

A young FBI agent goes undercover within a gang of thieves who are passionate about extreme sports. This is a remake of the 1991 film, "Point Break."

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5.3

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Wild Card

2015 • 92 min • Budget $30M • Box office $6M

Thriller, Crime, Action

A highly skilled bodyguard in Las Vegas, burdened by gambling debts, finds himself in deep trouble with the mob. Facing a desperate situation, he decides on a final, high-stakes gamble.

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5.6

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