63 Gripping True Crime Movie Collection

Juliet, a bright but sheltered teenager from England, moves to New Zealand with her family and struggles to adjust. She develops a close friendship with Pauline, a quiet local girl who shares her love of books and storytelling. Their bond…

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…

Inspired by the true story of Jean-Claude Romand and Emmanuel Carrère's 2000 book, *L'Adversaire* follows Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) as he fabricates a career as a medical doctor. The film's plot is more closely aligned with Romand's life and Carrère's writing…

This film tells the true story of a Soviet serial killer who murdered over 50 young people, deeply affecting his society. The story follows a determined detective as he fights against bureaucratic corruption to investigate these horrific crimes. Told from…

A young Austrian woman is abducted and held prisoner for eight years. The story is inspired by the true events surrounding Natascha Kampusch.

Zee-Oui, a young man from China, moved to Thailand seeking a better future. He carried with him only a knife, a legacy from his mother.

Inspired by true events and based on Mario Mendoza's book, this film follows three interconnected stories unfolding on the night before the Pozzetto Massacre.

This disturbing German drama, based on the true story of Jürgen Bartsch, Germany's notorious child murderer, presents a serial killer matter-of-factly detailing the mechanics of his horrific crimes and the childhood traumas that shaped his psychopathy. From 1962 to 1966,…

This film depicts the 1989 Montreal Massacre, focusing on the tragic murders of several female engineering students committed by a disturbed man driven by misogyny.

Seattle, 1974. Ted Bundy succumbs to his violent impulses and begins a nationwide killing spree, leaving behind a trail of victims who have been raped, tortured, murdered, dismembered, and sexually violated.

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.

In 1960s suburban London, Graham Young, a lonely teenager with a fascination for chemistry, becomes consumed by resentment towards his stepmother. He develops a dangerous plan to poison her, driven by revenge and scientific curiosity. As the repercussions of his…

Summer 1977. New York City lives in fear as a psychopathic serial killer, dubbed 'Son of Sam,' commits a series of brutal murders. The city is on edge; residents are constantly afraid, unsure if each night could be their last.…

For nearly 15 years, Florence has been terrorized by a serial killer who preys on couples caught in public. The killer brutally murders those engaging in intimate acts. A writer researching the crimes teams up with his girlfriend to identify…

This is the story of Jason Moss, a college student who becomes increasingly drawn to John Wayne Gacy, a serial killer. It details their interactions and the developing relationship between them.

This is the true story of Dennis L. Rader, a man who lived a normal life as a husband, father, security officer, and church leader. For over thirty years, he secretly committed a series of brutal murders, systematically torturing his…

In August 1952, the peaceful countryside of Haute Provence is shattered by the brutal roadside murder of a British family. Local landowner Gaston Dominici, 75, becomes the focus of a tense police investigation when his own sons accuse him of…

With the school year ending, 12-year-old Gabrysia decides today is the day she'll confess her feelings to a classmate. She arranges a secret meeting and pressures him into coming. However, the intended heartfelt conversation takes an unforeseen turn, resulting in…

In 1982, André Bamberski receives news that his 14-year-old daughter, Kalinka, has died while on vacation with her mother and stepfather in Germany. Suspecting foul play, Bamberski launches his own investigation. A flawed autopsy report fuels his conviction, leading him…

Set in the 1970s, the film follows a young detective who leads a special police unit tasked with hunting a serial killer preying on women. The killer earns the chilling nickname "The Silesian Vampire" as the body count rises.

"To Catch a Killer" tells the disturbing true story of John Wayne Gacy, a man known in his community as a friendly neighbor but secretly as a brutal serial killer. The film explores Gacy's ability to present himself in many…

On February 27, 2009, student Benjamin Feller carries out a crime he had detailed in a diary. He goes to the post office to mail the diary to his teacher before shooting his parents and surrendering to the police. His…

Seventeen-year-old Mathieu Reymond is found severely injured after being brutally assaulted and raped in a field. After recovering in the hospital, he begins to recall fragmented but vivid memories of the attack. Regular meetings with two police officers help him…

In 1976, Jack Unterweger was convicted of murdering Margaret Schaefer and sentenced to life in prison. During his time incarcerated, he dedicated himself to reading and writing, gaining literary recognition both within and outside of prison. In 1984, his autobiography,…

This is a dramatization of the true story of John Haigh, the infamous "acid bath murderer." During the 1940s, he murdered women and dissolved their bodies in acid vats. He was finally caught when a gallstone from one of his…

As a child, Jeffrey Dahmer experiences challenges within his family. His adolescence marks a gradual shift, leading him increasingly toward the path of a serial killer.

A family – parents, two sons, and a teenage daughter – experiences a breakdown of their moral values.

Kurt presents himself as a sales representative, though he insists he's English despite a strong Italian accent. A habitual liar and reckless driver, Kurt meets sixteen-year-old Léa in the south of France. While dating Léa, Kurt carries out armed robberies,…

When their child is kidnapped, two parents find their love turning to resentment and panic fueling suspicion between them.

In 1912 Buenos Aires, police race against time to track a serial killer.

The film is based on the true story of John Christie, a notorious British serial killer who committed his crimes in a normal London home. His horrific acts led to a wrongful conviction of an innocent man, Timothy Evans. The…

A crime story told from the perspective of someone who has committed murder.

Following the suicide of a priest and the expulsion of two seminary trainees, a journalist begins investigating the Vatican's lack of response to broken vows of celibacy. This is a thriller exploring the internal struggles within the contemporary Catholic Church.

This true story follows a family shattered by murder: a husband, wife, and their youngest son are killed. The surviving sons grapple with their devastating loss, but the local sheriff grows suspicious of one brother. He must persuade the other…

This experimental drama is based on a real 1960 Chilean murder case that sparked intense debate about capital punishment. It tells the story of an illiterate peasant who, while intoxicated, killed the woman he was involved with and her five…

For ten years, editors at the San Francisco Chronicle become consumed by the Zodiac Killer case. As the years pass, however, professional interest fades. The Killer ceases his public communication. But convinced he holds the key to the remaining mysteries,…

Based on true events, sixteen-year-old Jamie becomes involved with his mother's new boyfriend and the group of people who consider themselves neighborhood watch. This connection spirals into a series of torture and murders.

This film explores the true love story and unsolved murder of a highly publicized case in New York. Using newly discovered evidence, court documents, and theories, it delves into the details of this infamous crime.

This is the true story of Martha Moxley, a 15-year-old girl who was murdered in Greenwich, Connecticut, during the 1970s. For 25 years, her case remained unsolved.

This film is based on a true story from 1930s France. It tells the story of two chambermaids who conspired to murder their employer and her daughter.

In a small Texas town, Bernie Tiede, a friendly and well-liked mortician, befriends Marjorie Nugent, a wealthy widow known for her unpleasant personality. As Marjorie becomes increasingly demanding and abusive, Bernie takes significant steps to distance himself from her.

Set in the late 1920s, the story centers on Albert Fish, a man who presents himself as a devoted father and grandfather raising his children alone after his wife leaves. However, he harbors a horrifying secret: Fish is a serial…

In 1979, Captain Jeffery McDonald was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife and two children at their home near Fort Bragg.

This drama tells the story of Carl Panzram, who is serving a prison sentence for burglary at Leavenworth. A chance meeting with guard Henry Lesser leads to an unusual connection between them. After Panzram is severely beaten by another guard,…

In Wichita, Kansas, detectives close in on the serial killer known as BTK after he has been free for 31 years.

France, 1800. The region of Brittany suffers under a harsh regime and the power of the Church, facing endless economic hardship. Amidst this despair, a young girl endures hardship and develops disturbing thoughts. Known as the "Poisoning Angel," she is…

This film examines the tragic events in Guyana through the eyes of Reverend Jim Jones, a charismatic leader hiding profound paranoia. He builds a new church in America and, convinced the CIA is targeting him, leads his followers to Guyana…

This darkly funny thriller centers on Henry, a man with a disturbing passion for killing people in inventive ways. He lives with Otis, his roommate, who is unaware of Henry's deadly secret. Their quiet life is disrupted when Otis' sister…

This drama explores the unusual connection between journalist Michael Finkel and Christian Longo, a man on the FBI's Most Wanted List. For years, Longo lived in hiding outside the United States, using Finkel's identity.

"El Patrón" is a disturbing story about an apprentice butcher named Hermógenes who murders his boss in public and then faces trial. A farmhand from northern Argentina, Hermógenes moves to Buenos Aires hoping for a better life for himself and…

This psychological thriller explores the mind of Fritz Haarmann, a serial killer who committed at least twenty-seven murders. As police investigate his crimes, they bring in a psychology expert to question Haarmann and assess his mental state. The interrogation forces…

A disturbed killer stalks young women, committing brutal murders. Meanwhile, an innocent man is wrongly convicted and sentenced to death for these crimes. A dedicated detective arrives to investigate and becomes consumed by the case, facing mounting pressure from the…

This is the true story of Gertrude Baniszewski, a suburban housewife in Indiana during the 1960s, who confined a teenage girl to the basement of her house.

In Le Havre, France, a woman is stabbed to death near her home. Pierre (Yvan Attal) saw the murder and heard the cries for help – as did his neighbors. Yet, no one called the police. Haunted by the event,…

This film is based on true events and tells the story of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, Canada's most infamous serial killers. Together, they kidnap, sexually abuse, and murder three young girls.

This film explores the life of Lord Longford, a dedicated British activist whose often-controversial views frequently sparked heated political arguments and strained personal relationships.

Madrid, May 1, 1929. A headless body, in a state of decomposition, is discovered inside a discarded wooden box at the Atocha train station. The victim is identified as a businessman from Barcelona who disappeared six months prior.

Albert Fish is the chilling true story of an elderly man who preyed on children in 1930s New York City. He lured them to their deaths, enacting twisted fantasies inspired by distorted biblical stories. Fish viewed pain, torture, atonement, and…

This film is based on the writings of French philosopher Michel Foucault and recounts the shocking events of 1835 in a Normandy village. A young man, Pierre Rivière, murdered his mother, sister, and brother before escaping to the countryside. The…

In 1989, prostitute Aileen Wuornos forms a relationship with a young woman named Selby. Hoping to improve her life, Aileen's lack of education leads her back to working on the streets. After being assaulted, she kills her attacker. This event…

This Lifetime Original Movie, Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy, draws from the real-life events surrounding the murder of British student Meredith Kercher. Hayden Panettiere and Marcia Gay Harden star in the film, based on the widely reported story…

This film is based on the true story of John Wayne Gacy, a man who appeared to be a model citizen – a loving father, husband, and community volunteer. Secretly, he was a serial killer who murdered over 30 men…

In February 1992, Jeffrey Dahmer, a notorious serial killer, was found guilty of 15 murders and sentenced to 937 years in prison. This film depicts events from his life.