Crime on Max: what is worth streaming right now

72 crime titles on Max at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1The Dark Knight (2008)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime thriller where a hero's war on chaos takes a darkly comic and epic turn.Max86
2. 2Joker (2019)Bleak · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA measured descent into madness unfolds as a comedian's dark satire fuels Gotham's gritty, bleak chaos.Max
3. 3The Departed (2006)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RUndercover lives collide in a gritty, relentless game of cat and mouse within Boston's criminal underworld.Max82
4. 4The Sopranos (1999) · seriesDry wit · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MAA New Jersey mob boss navigates his two families, where the darkly comic and bleakly intimate collide.Max83
5. 5A Clockwork Orange (1971)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · NC-17A bleak, satirical crime story unfolds as a young man's violent free will clashes with state control.Max
6. 6The Usual Suspects (1995)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA low-level con man's intricate tale of a mythic crime lord unravels with gritty, suspenseful precision.Max
7. 7The Wire (2002) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MABaltimore detectives and drug crews navigate a bleak, measured world where good and evil blur in a war on drugs.Max
8. 8Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)Dry wit · gritty · full attention · strong violence · RA grieving mother's darkly comedic quest for justice ignites a small-town war with measured, gritty suspense.Max
9. 9The Dark Knight Rises (2012)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as a hero takes the fall to protect his city.Max
10. 10Batman Begins (2005)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A billionaire dedicates his life to fighting Gotham's corruption, becoming a symbol of fear in this gritty, suspenseful drama.Max
11. 11The Batman (2022)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A measured, gritty mystery unfolds as Batman confronts Gotham's corruption and a darkly-comic serial killer.Max
12. 12The Penguin (2024) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA darkly-comic crime drama unfolds as a measured villain rises through Gotham's gritty underworld.Max
13. 13M (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
14. 14Mare of Easttown (2021) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA small-town detective unravels a murder while her own life quietly disintegrates under a pall of melancholy.Max
15. 15Ocean's Eleven (2001)Pulpy · brisk · PG-13A slick crew of specialists executes an impossible casino heist, risking reconciliation and millions in one night.Max · Starz
16. 16Rashomon (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)
17. 17Despicable Me (2010)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA supervillain's moon heist is hilariously upended by three orphaned girls who melt his icy heart.Max
18. 18John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA retired hitman is forced back into a pulpy, high-octane world of assassins by a blood oath.Prime Video · Max
19. 19Sicario (2015)Tense · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn idealistic agent navigates the bleak, gritty, and suspenseful world of border drug warfare.Max80
20. 20Banshee (2013) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAAn ex-con masquerades as a sheriff, delivering his own brand of justice in a gritty, relentless small town.Max
21. 21The Night Of (2016) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA young man's night of passion becomes a bleak, suspenseful descent into a gritty murder mystery.Max
22. 22Deadwood (2004) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MALawless gold rush pioneers carve a bleak, intimate existence in a gritty, evolving Western town.Max
23. 23Boardwalk Empire (2010) · seriesGritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAAtlantic City's treasurer navigates the gritty, pulpy world of Prohibition, balancing politics and gangster life.Max
24. 24Infernal Affairs (2002)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RUndercover moles on both sides of the law race to expose each other, creating a gritty, tense, and pulpy drama.Max · Criterion
25. 25Barry (2018) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA hitman finds unexpected artistic passion in Los Angeles, leading to darkly comedic and tense complications.Max
26. 26Batman (1989)Dark satire · gritty · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A caped crusader battles a gleefully deranged villain in a brisk, darkly comic, and pulpy crime fantasy.Max
27. 27Oz (1997) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAInmates navigate a brutal, experimental prison unit where rival groups fight for survival and dominance.Max
28. 28Anatomy 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
29. 29The Maltese Falcon (1941)Gritty · measured · NRA cynical detective navigates a shadowy world of criminals and a deceptive woman, all seeking a fabled statuette.Max
30. 30Luther (2010) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14A brilliant detective battles his own dark impulses while hunting depraved killers in a gritty, cerebral world.Hulu · Max · AMC+
31. 31Warrior (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA martial arts prodigy navigates the brutal Tong Wars in a relentless, gritty 19th-century San Francisco.Max
32. 32Hell or High Water (2016)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RTwo desperate brothers rob banks across West Texas, fueling a gritty, suspenseful, and melancholy crime drama.Max
33. 33Sharp Objects (2018) · seriesBleak · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA reporter returns home, confronting past demons while investigating chilling murders in a bleak, atmospheric town.Max
34. 34Gomorrah (2014) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA crime organization's brutal power unfolds through the eyes of an obedient enforcer, creating bleak, tense drama.Max
35. 35One Battle After Another (2025)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA paranoid former revolutionary and his daughter face the dark, comedic consequences of his violent past.Prime Video · Max91
36. 36The Town (2010)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RBank robbers and their hostage fall into a dangerous affair as federal agents close in on their next score.Max
37. 37Watchmen (2019) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MAAn alternate history unfolds as outlawed "superheroes" navigate a gritty, darkly-comic, and suspenseful world.Max
38. 38The Jinx (2015) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA chilling true crime series unravels the secrets of a billionaire accused of three murders.Max
39. 39The Equalizer 3 (2023)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA retired assassin protects new friends in Southern Italy, unleashing brutal justice on the mafia.Hulu · Max
40. 40Breathless (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
41. 41Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · brutal violence · RRelentless action and broad, witty humor combine as secret agents team up to save the world.Max
42. 42Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)Dark satire · campy · party watch · strong violence · RA high-octane, darkly comic crime spree unfolds as an unlikely team protects a girl from a crime lord.Max
43. 43Ballerina (2025)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless assassin's training in Ruska Roma traditions fuels a high-octane, suspenseful, and gritty crime thriller.Max · Starz
44. 44A History of Violence (2005)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA quiet family man's past unravels with a violent act, exposing a bleak and intimate suspense.Max
45. 45Ocean's Eight (2018)Dry wit · campy · date night · brisk · PG-13An all-female crew executes a whimsical, witty heist at the Met Gala as brisk action unfolds.Max
46. 46Miss Sloane (2016)Tense · emotionally heavy · brisk · RAn unyielding lobbyist takes on the gun industry, navigating a world of tense, gritty political maneuvering.Max
47. 47The Outsider (2020) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator confront a bleak, insidious supernatural force during a gruesome murder inquiry.Max
48. 48Love & Death (2023) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · graphic gore · TV-MAAn intimate affair between churchgoing neighbors ignites a measured, melancholy true crime.Netflix · Max
49. 49Murder on the Orient Express (2017)Suspenseful · date night · measured · PG-13A luxurious train journey turns deadly as a brilliant detective untangles a pulpy, suspenseful web of deceit.Max
50. 50American Made (2017)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · RA pilot’s double life as a drug runner and CIA operative unfolds with darkly comic, briskly-paced chaos.Max
51. 51Ocean's Thirteen (2007)Pulpy · brisk · PG-13A slick crew of con artists executes a high-stakes, high-octane revenge plot with witty precision.Max · Starz
52. 52Blood Simple (1985)Gritty · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA jealous bar owner's murder plot spirals into a darkly comedic and gritty Texas nightmare.Max
53. 53The Outsiders (1983)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PGWorking-class teens navigate brutal rivalries and fragile innocence while fighting for survival and redemption.Max · YouTube (free)
54. 54Ocean's Twelve (2004)Pulpy · brisk · PG-13An infamous crew of witty thieves attempts a series of impossible heists while dodging a vengeful casino owner.Max · Starz
55. 55The Undoing (2020) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA violent death unravels a privileged life, forcing a woman to confront terrible, atmospheric revelations.Max
56. 5630 Coins (2020) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAAn exiled boxer-exorcist fights to escape his past as chilling, darkly comic events unfold in a remote Spanish village.Max
57. 57La jauría (2020) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA bleak, tense investigation unfolds as female detectives race to find a missing student and expose a dark crime.Max
58. 58Taken 2 (2012)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A retired CIA operative battles a vengeful father in Istanbul, navigating a relentless, gritty, and tense hostage situation.Max
59. 59Miss Congeniality (2000)Big broad humor · feel good · comfort watch · brisk · PG-13An FBI agent goes undercover in a beauty pageant, bringing wholesome humor to a brisk crime caper.Max · Starz
60. 60Bad Santa (2003)Dark satire · gritty · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · RA foul-mouthed con man in a Santa suit finds his bleak holiday heist complicated by an innocent child.Max
61. 61Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · RA relentless Batman pursues the Joker, whose twisted plot against the Gordons blurs the line of sanity.Max · YouTube (free)
62. 62A Most Violent Year (2014)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA family's ambition clashes with the rampant crime and corruption of 1981 New York City.Max
63. 63Trap (2024)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A father and daughter's pop concert outing becomes a chilling, gritty fight for survival.Prime Video · Max
64. 64Batman Forever (1995)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A caped crusader battles two broad, darkly-comic villains while grappling with his own traumatic past.Max
65. 65Ocean's Eleven (1960)Campy · brisk · NRA stylish crew pulls off a daring Las Vegas heist with witty banter and broad, crowd-pleasing humor.Max · YouTube (free) · Plex
66. 66Masterminds (2016)Big broad humor · darkly comic · party watch · brisk · PG-13A broad, absurdist comedy follows a true crime as Southern night guards pull off a massive bank heist.Max · Paramount+ · Kanopy
67. 67Knock Knock (2015)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA devoted father's kind gesture unravels into a dangerous seduction and a deadly game.Max
68. 68Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)Darkly comic · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA man's struggle with dual identity leads to surreal love and the dark music within.Max
69. 69Spring Breakers (2013)Pulpy · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RFour college friends plunge into a neon-drenched crime spree, their spring break dreams dissolving into surreal chaos.Max
70. 70The Transporter Refueled (2015)High octane · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13A mercenary driver navigates the French criminal underworld, outmaneuvering Russian traffickers to save his kidnapped father.Max
71. 71Bad Santa 2 (2016)Dark satire · campy · comfort watch · strong violence · RA raunchy, gritty heist unfolds as a foul-mouthed Santa and his mother target a Chicago charity.Max
72. 72Catwoman (2004)Campy · party watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A resurrected graphic artist with feline prowess becomes a vigilante, playing a brisk game of cat and mouse.Max

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