Top Thrilling Crime Dramas of 2012: Mystery and Revenge Unleashed

Father’s Chair

2012 • 93 min

Drama

Theo enjoys a comfortable life in a wealthy Brazilian neighborhood as a doctor, husband, and father. But his dedication to his career has strained his family relationships, and he begins to see his world unravel. His mentor, like a father…

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6.7

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Tiger Boy

2012 • 20 min

Drama

Nine-year-old Matteo creates a mask just like that of his idol, a wrestler known as The Tiger from his neighborhood. Once he wears it, Matteo refuses to remove it. What seems like a childish outburst is actually a plea for…

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7.2

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Revenge for Jolly!

2012 • 85 min • Budget $10M

Comedy, Drama

Harry's day takes a terrible turn. Returning home from a night of heavy drinking with his cousin Cecil, he finds his beloved dog Jolly – the only source of joy in his isolated life – has been killed. Devastated, Harry…

4.6

17+

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Traffickers

2012 • 111 min

Drama, Action, Thriller

A thriller following the passengers of a cruise ship traveling to China, each with their own hidden agendas. As the journey progresses, they find themselves repeatedly pursued by unknown forces and caught in a series of unforeseen events.

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Hotel Noir

2012 • 97 min

Crime, Drama

In 1958 Los Angeles, a detective waits in his downtown hotel room for his attackers. Over the course of a single night, he encounters the hotel's diverse guests, and the circumstances that led him to this point are revealed.

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5.5

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The Corridor

2012 • 99 min

Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller

A group of friends on a weekend trip venture into a forest, unaware that the path they take will lead them to a deadly and devastating fate.

4.8

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Be My Slave

2012 • 112 min

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Dan Mitsu plays Kana, a publishing company employee who begins a sexual relationship with a younger colleague. She reveals she has a penchant for sadomasochism, involving a man known only as "Sensei." This revelation escalates their relationship into something dangerous,…

5.7

5.2

Rent-a-Cat

2012 • 110 min

Comedy, Drama

A young woman who rents cats to lonely seniors has her life disrupted by the unexpected return of someone from her past.

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6.9

Mystery

2012 • 98 min

Crime, Drama

Lu Jie's life is shattered when she discovers her husband is living a secret life. The shock intensifies when she witnesses him entering a hotel with another woman. Shortly after, that woman is killed in a car accident. But the…

6.5

6.4

The Land of Hope

2012 • 133 min

Drama

A couple, their son, his wife, and a young man with his partner live a quiet life in a village. Their peace is shattered when a devastating earthquake triggers a nuclear plant explosion nearby. The villagers are ordered to evacuate,…

6.1

6.6

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Me Too

2012 • 89 min

Drama

Five people – a bandit, his friend Matvei, Matvei's father, a musician, and a young woman – speed down an empty road in a large black jeep. They are searching for the legendary Belfry of Happiness, rumored to be hidden…

5.5

6.4

White Elephant

2012 • 105 min

Drama

In Buenos Aires, a committed team strives to build a medical center in a poor neighborhood. A priest struggling with personal doubts finds an unlikely connection with a determined social worker, whose beliefs about religion contrast sharply with his own.…

6.5

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The Pregnancy Project

2012 • 86 min

TV Movie, Drama

"The Pregnancy Project" is the true story of Gaby Rodriguez, a seventeen-year-old high school student in Washington state. For her senior project, Gaby chose to explore the treatment of pregnant teenagers by faking a pregnancy herself.

6.7

6.5

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Curfew

2012 • 19 min • Budget $50K

Drama

Down on his luck, Richie receives a call from his sister. She needs him to watch his nine-year-old niece, Sophia, for a short time.

7.3

7.8

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Nobody Walks

2012 • 83 min • Box office $24K

Drama

A young woman's arrival disrupts the easy rhythm of a creative Los Angeles family, compelling them to examine their hidden feelings and ambitions. The ensuing relationships become a complex interplay of attraction, avoidance, and secrets.

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5.3

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Blue Lagoon: The Awakening

2012 • 85 min

Drama, Adventure, Romance

Two teenagers are shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island and must work together to stay alive. As they struggle for survival, they discover new things about themselves and develop feelings for each other.

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5.3

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Diaz - Don't Clean Up This Blood

2012 • 127 min • Budget $6M • Box office $1M

Drama, History

In July 2001, Genoa, Italy, became the site of massive protests against the G8 summit, drawing over 200,000 demonstrators. Clashes erupted between anti-globalization activists and police, culminating in the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old protester, Carlo Giuliani, after he confronted…

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7.3

Wish You Were Here

2012 • 93 min

Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Four friends on a relaxed holiday in Southeast Asia find their carefree trip turns tragic. Only three make it home. Dave and Alice return to their family, searching for answers about Jeremy's sudden disappearance. Soon after, Alice's sister Steph arrives,…

5.5

5.9

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Ill Manors

2012 • 121 min • Budget $170K

Crime, Drama

This ensemble film follows the lives of people in Forest Gate, London, over several days. Six interconnected stories explore themes of drug use, prostitution, and urban poverty.

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7.1

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Good Deeds

2012 • 129 min • Budget $14M • Box office $35M

Drama, Romance

Wesley Deeds, a successful businessman, has always lived a planned life. That changes when he meets Lindsey Wakefield, a single mother recently evicted and working as a night janitor at his company. He offers to help her, and despite being…

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5.8

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My Way

2012 • 148 min • Budget $27M • Box office $29M

Drama, Music

This film chronicles the life of Claude François, the celebrated French pop icon best known for co-writing "My Way." The story follows his journey from childhood in Egypt, through his rise to fame in France, and culminates in his unexpected…

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6.9

A.C.A.B. - All Cops Are Bastards

2012 • 105 min • Budget $5M • Box office $3M

Action, Drama, Crime

This film examines the divisive world of riot police, focusing on the experiences of three seasoned officers and a new recruit.

7.0

6.6

The Son of No One

2011 • 90 min • Budget $15M • Box office $618K

Drama, Thriller, Crime

A new police officer is assigned to the 118 Precinct, the same neighborhood where he spent his childhood. The precinct captain begins receiving letters detailing two unsolved murders from years past, committed in the local housing projects when the rookie…

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And While We Were Here

2012 • 83 min

Drama, Romance

A woman unhappy in her marriage finds herself drawn to a free-spirited American she meets while in Italy, leading to a profound personal transformation.

5.7

17+

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Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away

2012 • 91 min • Box office $34M

Fantasy, Family, Music

A new Cirque du Soleil story. A young woman becomes captivated by an aerialist. They both enter the dreamlike world of the circus and become separated. Traveling through the various themed tents, they search for each other.

7.0

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God Bless America

2012 • 104 min

Comedy, Drama, Crime

Disgusted by the perceived flaws in American society, two individuals embark on a violent path, targeting reality television personalities, prejudiced people, and others they deeply despise.

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7.1

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My Awkward Sexual Adventure

2012 • 98 min • Box office $45K

Comedy, Romance, Drama

A socially awkward accountant (Jonas Chernick) makes a pact with a free-spirited stripper (Emily Hampshire). He'll assist her with overwhelming debt, and she'll guide him in improving his romantic life.

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6.1

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Rags

2012 • 88 min

TV Movie, Comedy, Drama

Rags tells the story of Charlie Prince, an orphan struggling with his critical stepfather and privileged stepbrothers. Charlie dreams of being a singer, possessing both talent and songwriting ability, but struggles to gain recognition. Kadee Worth, daughter of music industry…

7.3

6.7

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Freelancers

2012 • 96 min • Budget $11M

Mystery, Drama, Action

A young man whose father was an NYPD officer joins the police force and becomes involved with his father's old partner and a group of unconventional cops. His demanding new boss, Sarcone, tests his loyalty and judgment. When the truth…

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4.7

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Les Misérables

2012 • 158 min • Budget $61M • Box office $442M

History, Drama

This film adapts the popular stage musical, which itself is based on Victor Hugo's 19th-century French novel. Jean Valjean, who served a prison sentence for stealing bread, is relentlessly pursued by Police Inspector Javert. Their ongoing chase dominates their lives,…

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7.5

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