Crime on Kanopy: what is worth streaming right now (free with a library card)

119 crime titles on Kanopy (free with a library card) at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1The Silence of the Lambs (1991)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA brilliant, imprisoned psychopath offers chilling insights into a serial killer's mind, if a young agent dares to listen.Prime Video · Peacock · MGM+86
2. 2City of God (2002)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RTwo young men navigate Rio's favelas, one documenting the relentless crime, the other embracing its brutal power.Kanopy · Hoopla
3. 3The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · RA relentless, darkly comic ride through a world of pulpy excess and financial corruption.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy86
4. 4Catch Me If You Can (2002)Dry wit · feel good · date night · emotionally heavy · PG-13A witty con man eludes a gritty FBI agent in a brisk, earnest, true-crime caper.Paramount+ · Peacock · Kanopy
5. 5No Country for Old Men (2007)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA hunter becomes the hunted in a bleak Texas landscape, where violence is a language all its own.Paramount+ · Peacock · Kanopy89
6. 6Requiem for a Dream (2000)Bleak · full attention · strong violence · graphic gore · NRFour Coney Island lives spiral into a relentless, drug-fueled nightmare where hope quickly fades.Peacock · Kanopy · Hoopla
7. 7Fargo (1996)Gritty · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA desperate car salesman's dark, witty kidnapping scheme unravels into gritty, suspenseful, pulpy chaos.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
8. 8Some Like It Hot (1959)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · briskTwo musicians on the run from the mob find love and laughs disguised as women in a brisk, witty caper.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
9. 9Nightcrawler (2014)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA relentless, darkly-comic descent into L.A.'s gritty crime journalism, blurring lines for a chilling ascent.Netflix · Kanopy
10. 10The Untouchables (1987)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA determined agent assembles a team to take down a notorious gangster in a gritty, suspenseful, and pulpy epic.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
11. 11M (1931)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastatingA chilling hunt for a child predator grips Berlin, as both cops and criminals close in.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
12. 12Chinatown (1974)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA private eye navigates sun-drenched 1930s Los Angeles, uncovering a pulpy web of crime and deceit.Kanopy · Hoopla
13. 13Witness for the Prosecution (1957)Suspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · NRAn ailing barrister faces a gritty, cerebral murder trial with a pulpy, suspenseful atmosphere.Prime Video · MGM+ · Kanopy
14. 14Dial M for Murder (1954)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA husband’s elaborate murder plot unravels with cerebral precision, building suspense with every calculated move.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
15. 15Rashomon (1950)Cerebral · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRMultiple accounts of a murder and a rape weave a complex, suspenseful web of truth and perception.Max · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
16. 16A Bronx Tale (1993)Gritty · date night · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA young man navigates loyalty and love, caught between his honest father and a charismatic crime boss.AMC+ · Kanopy
17. 17Sin City (2005)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RCrooked cops and desperate vigilantes navigate a gritty, pulpy world where redemption is as elusive as justice.Peacock · Kanopy
18. 18Freedom Writers (2007)Earnest · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13An earnest teacher inspires at-risk students to overcome gritty realities and embrace a brighter future.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
19. 19Primal Fear (1996)Suspenseful · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA ruthless lawyer uncovers dark secrets while defending an altar boy accused of a brutal murder.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
20. 20The Best Offer (2013)Suspenseful · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · RA solitary antiques expert finds his measured life upended by a mysterious woman and a suspenseful romance.AMC+ · Kanopy
21. 21Scream (1996)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · RA masked killer turns horror movie tropes into deadly games for a group of unsuspecting teenagers.Hulu · Paramount+ · Peacock75
22. 22The Night of the Hunter (1955)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavyA chilling Depression-era fable unfolds as children flee a murderous preacher obsessed with their dark secret.MGM+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
23. 23The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA somnambulist commits unspeakable acts, blurring the line between nightmare and a chilling, surreal reality.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
24. 24Shoplifters (2018)Gritty · emotionally devastating · measured · RA gritty, intimate drama where a found family's shoplifting ways lead to heartbreakingly bleak revelations.Netflix · Prime Video · Kanopy
25. 25Blue Velvet (1986)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA severed ear pulls a young man into a surreal, gritty mystery with a nightclub singer and criminals.Criterion · Kanopy · Hoopla
26. 26Papillon (1973)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PGA man plots a desperate escape from a brutal island prison, forging an unlikely bond in a bleak world.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
27. 27The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavyA crime boss and a relentless detective form an uneasy alliance, hunting a sadistic serial killer with high-octane grit.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
28. 28Gangs of New York (2002)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RAn Irish immigrant infiltrates a brutal gang in 1860s New York, fighting for revenge and his people's survival.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy
29. 29Lord of War (2005)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn arms dealer navigates deadly war zones, outwitting rivals and dictators with darkly comic grit.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
30. 30The Chaser (2008)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A disgraced detective hunts for his missing women, uncovering a chilling pattern of disappearances and a relentless predator.AMC+ · Kanopy
31. 31Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)Gritty · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RAn 18th-century perfumer's dark, atmospheric quest for the ultimate scent becomes a surreal, gritty obsession.Kanopy · Hoopla
32. 32Anatomy of a Fall (2023)Suspenseful · light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA woman's murder trial unravels her marriage as her blind son faces an impossible moral choice.Max · Kanopy
33. 33Strangers on a Train (1951)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA charming psychopath ensnares a tennis star in a pulpy, tense plot to exchange perfect murders.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
34. 34Mother (2009)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · graphic gore · RA devoted mother fights a bleak, intimate battle to clear her son's name in a gritty murder mystery.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
35. 35Road to Perdition (2002)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA hitman's son witnesses a murder, forcing them on a gritty, suspenseful journey of revenge and survival.Kanopy · Hoopla
36. 36End of Watch (2012)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo young officers face relentless, intimate dread after crossing a cartel, leading to a tragic end.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
37. 37The Man from Nowhere (2010)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA reclusive pawnshop owner unleashes brutal skills to rescue a young girl from a criminal organization.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
38. 38The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)Big broad humor · absurdist · comfort watch · brisk · PG-13A bumbling detective uncovers an assassination plot, leading to a brisk, absurdist, and broadly funny caper.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
39. 39The Night Manager (2016) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA former soldier infiltrates a sinister arms trade, navigating the tense, gritty world of international espionage.Prime Video · Kanopy
40. 40Dogman (2018)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastatingA gentle dog groomer’s life unravels in a bleak, pulpy tale of crime and desperate vengeance.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
41. 41Serpico (1973)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RAn honest New York cop exposes widespread corruption, facing betrayal from his own department.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
42. 42Les Misérables (2019)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RNew police recruits navigate escalating tensions between Parisian gangs, leading to a gritty, suspenseful encounter.Prime Video · Kanopy
43. 43From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · brisk · RKidnapping brothers find their seedy Mexican bar hideout is a bloody, raunchy, and campy den of vampires.Peacock · AMC+ · Kanopy
44. 44The Conversation (1974)Suspenseful · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · PGA surveillance expert's paranoia deepens into a gritty, melancholy mystery as he anticipates a murder.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
45. 45Breathless (1960)Gritty · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRA small-time crook and his American girlfriend drift through Paris, dodging the law and their own desires.Max · Kanopy
46. 46Beverly Hills Cop (1984)Big broad humor · pulpy · comfort watch · strong violence · RA Detroit cop brings his street smarts and broad humor to sunny Beverly Hills to solve a murder.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
47. 47Face/Off (1997)High octane · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · RAn FBI agent surgically steals a terrorist's face, but the criminal mastermind wakes up and wants his life back.AMC+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
48. 48Point Break (1991)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn FBI agent goes undercover with a gang of bank-robbing surfers, and the relentless action is gritty and suspenseful.Netflix · Peacock · Kanopy
49. 49Snowden (2016)Tense · emotionally heavy · measured · RA determined man exposes government secrets, igniting a tense, gritty thriller with global consequences.Netflix · Starz · Kanopy
50. 50Papillon (2017)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA wrongfully convicted safecracker forges an intimate, gritty friendship while enduring an epic, suspenseful escape.Kanopy · Hoopla
51. 51Frequency (2000)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A son’s desperate call to the past creates a ripple of brutal crimes and a bittersweet fight for the future.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Plex
52. 52The Boondock Saints (1999)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RIrish Catholic twin brothers deliver their own zealous, darkly comic vigilante justice to Boston's criminals.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
53. 53White Chicks (2004)Big broad humor · crowd pleasing · comfort watch · brisk · PG-13Two disgraced FBI agents go undercover as socialite sisters, leading to broad, raunchy, and campy chaos.Netflix · Kanopy · Hoopla
54. 54Lawless (2012)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RBootlegging brothers fight a sadistic lawman in a gritty, atmospheric tale of Prohibition-era Virginia.Kanopy
55. 55The Guilty (2018)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · relentless · RAn alarm dispatcher races against time to save a kidnapped caller, armed only with a phone and his wits.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
56. 56The House That Jack Built (2018)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA meticulous serial killer views each murder as a work of art in this bleak, darkly comic crime drama.AMC+ · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
57. 57Chicago (2002)Dark satire · campy · date night · emotionally heavy · PG-13In 1920s Chicago, two murderesses on death row darkly satirize justice while vying for fame.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
58. 58Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)Dry wit · gritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · RCutthroat salesmen scheme and betray each other in a darkly comic, tense, and gritty world.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
59. 59West Side Story (1961)Romantic · date night · strong violence · emotionally devastating · NRRival gangs battle for territory as star-crossed lovers navigate a vibrant, melancholy world of epic romance.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
60. 60Clue (1985)Whimsical · light gore · brisk · PGSix eccentric guests at a dinner party become suspects when their blackmailing host turns up dead.Kanopy · Pluto TV
61. 61Ong-Bak (2003)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless martial artist takes on a gritty criminal underworld to retrieve a stolen sacred relic.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
62. 62OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006)Dry wit · campy · date night · brisk · NRA French secret agent blunders through 1955 Cairo, unraveling a campy, pulpy web of international intrigue.Kanopy · Hoopla · Plex
63. 63Jack Reacher (2012)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An enigmatic ex-military investigator uncovers a conspiracy while pursuing a ruthless sniper in this brisk, gritty thriller.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Peacock
64. 64Hannibal (2001)Properly scary · extreme gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA chilling game of cat and mouse unfolds as an art scholar's past catches up to him.Prime Video · Peacock · MGM+
65. 65Ronin (1998)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RElite operatives hunt a mysterious briefcase across Europe, navigating a relentless, high-octane world of betrayal and shifting loyalties.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
66. 66Witness (1985)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA detective protects an Amish boy and his mother, finding intimate romance and gritty suspense within their measured world.Kanopy · Hoopla · Tubi
67. 67Seven Psychopaths (2012)Dark satire · pulpy · late-night trip · brutal violence · RA struggling writer's absurd friends kidnap a gangster's dog, sparking a darkly comedic, pulpy crime spree.Kanopy · Hoopla
68. 68Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)Gritty · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA desperate jewelry store robbery by two brothers unleashes a relentless, bleak spiral of crime and family tragedy.Prime Video · Hulu · Kanopy
69. 69The Thin Man (1934)Dry wit · cozy · date night · brisk · NRA witty, wholesome mystery unfolds briskly as a husband and wife solve a cozy, whimsical crime.Kanopy
70. 70Bronson (2009)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · RA man's identity dissolves into a violent alter ego during decades of surreal, darkly comic confinement.Peacock · Kanopy · Hoopla
71. 71OSS 117: Lost in Rio (2009)Dry wit · campy · date night · briskA clueless French spy stumbles through 1960s Rio, satirizing international intrigue with brisk, dark humor.Prime Video · Kanopy · Plex
72. 72Matchstick Men (2003)Darkly comic · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A phobic con artist's lucrative swindle unravels when his long-lost teenage daughter suddenly appears.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Tubi
73. 73The Bank Job (2008)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA small-time car dealer gets entangled in a dangerous bank heist, blurring lines between crime and opportunity.Prime Video · Kanopy · Plex
74. 74Rounders (1998)Gritty · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · RA gritty, suspenseful world of high-stakes poker unfolds as a gifted player risks everything for a friend.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
75. 75Crank (2006)High octane · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA poisoned hitman races through the city, maintaining a relentless adrenaline rush to survive and find an antidote.Kanopy · Hoopla · Plex
76. 76Capote (2005)Gritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · RA gritty, intimate drama follows a writer's earnest, melancholy journey into a true crime story.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
77. 77Logan Lucky (2017)Dry wit · campy · comfort watch · brisk · PG-13Brothers with a family curse attempt a darkly comic, pulpy heist at a legendary NASCAR race.Kanopy · Hoopla
78. 78Dope (2015)Dry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · RA quirky teen’s college dreams collide with a wild, gritty adventure in South LA.Prime Video · Starz · Kanopy
79. 79Manhunter (1986)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA retired agent re-enters a chilling cat-and-mouse game with a brilliant, manipulative killer.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Plex
80. 80Four Brothers (2005)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RFour adopted brothers in Detroit exact brutal revenge for their mother's murder in a gritty, pulpy, and brisk tale.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
81. 81The Crimson Rivers (2000)Gritty · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RTwo grim detectives uncover a university's dark secrets while hunting a killer in the bleak French Alps.Kanopy · Hoopla
82. 82Taxi (1998)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · briskA speedy taxi driver and a bumbling cop chase German bank robbers through Marseilles in a broad, brisk caper.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
83. 83Payback (1999)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA betrayed criminal’s brutal quest for vengeance unfolds with gritty, darkly comic suspense.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
84. 84Filth (2013)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · RA depraved, drug-addicted cop's relentless pursuit of promotion spirals into a darkly comic, surreal nightmare.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
85. 85Side Effects (2013)Suspenseful · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA woman's anxiety over her husband's return leads to dangerous prescriptions and pulpy, cerebral suspense.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Kanopy
86. 86The Score (2001)Gritty · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn aging thief plans one last gritty heist, but a young upstart makes every move suspenseful and uncertain.Paramount+ · MGM+ · Kanopy
87. 87The Infiltrator (2016)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA U.S. Customs official dives deep into a money laundering scheme, navigating a world of gritty, tense suspense.Prime Video · Hulu · Kanopy
88. 88Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RGritty citizens and reviled figures collide in a brisk, darkly comic, and pulpy urban thriller.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Kanopy
89. 89Black Christmas (1974)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · measured · RObscene calls terrorize a sorority house during Christmas, building chilling dread with each passing moment.Prime Video · Peacock · AMC+
90. 90Longlegs (2024)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RAn FBI agent unearths occult horrors and a personal connection while hunting a merciless serial killer.Hulu · Kanopy
91. 91Out of the Furnace (2013)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA man navigates the bleak Rust Belt, drawn into a violent crime ring after his brother's imprisonment.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
92. 92Get the Gringo (2012)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA career criminal navigates a brutal Mexican prison, forming an unlikely bond with a resourceful nine-year-old boy.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
93. 93Solace (2015)Suspenseful · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA psychic doctor and an FBI agent hunt a serial killer in a gritty, darkly comic, and brisk mystery.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
94. 94The Family (2013)Dark satire · pulpy · late-night trip · strong violence · RA mob family in witness protection finds their old habits clash hilariously with their quiet new French town.Netflix · Prime Video · Kanopy
95. 95Man on a Ledge (2012)Suspenseful · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An ex-cop's rooftop standoff in Manhattan masks a gritty, tense diamond heist unfolding with brisk suspense.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
96. 96Awake (2007)Suspenseful · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA man's surgery becomes a waking nightmare as his wife confronts devastating secrets and life-or-death choices.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
97. 97Double Jeopardy (1999)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA wrongly convicted woman, fueled by grit and suspense, races to find her son and solve a pulpy mystery.Paramount+ · MGM+ · Kanopy
98. 98Mr. Holmes (2015)Melancholy · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · PGAn aging detective grapples with fading memories, revisiting an unsolved case with poignant, intimate reflection.Paramount+ · Kanopy
99. 99I Love You Phillip Morris (2010)Dry wit · darkly comic · date night · emotionally heavy · RA con man's outrageous schemes and romantic pursuits create darkly comic chaos, all for true love.Netflix · Prime Video · Kanopy
100. 100Hannibal Rising (2007)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA young medical student in France develops a chilling appetite for murder after a bleak childhood in Lithuania.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy

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