Crime on Max: what is worth streaming right now

67 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)Mildly scary · 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.Max85
2. 2Joker (2019)Mildly scary · 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 Sopranos (1999) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA New Jersey mob boss navigates his two families, where the darkly comic and bleakly intimate collide.Max83
4. 4A 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
5. 5The Usual Suspects (1995)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RA low-level con man's intricate tale of a mythic crime lord unravels with gritty, suspenseful precision.Prime Video · Max · Hoopla
6. 6The Wire (2002) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MABaltimore detectives and drug crews navigate a bleak, measured world where good and evil blur in a war on drugs.Max
7. 7Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA grieving mother's darkly comedic quest for justice ignites a small-town war with measured, gritty suspense.Max
8. 8The Dark Knight Rises (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as a hero takes the fall to protect his city.Max
9. 9Batman Begins (2005)Mildly scary · light gore · 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
10. 10The Batman (2022)Mildly scary · 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
11. 11Stand by Me (1986)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RFour young friends embark on a gritty, nostalgic journey that blends wholesome humor with melancholy self-discovery.Max
12. 12The Penguin (2024) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · 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 devastating · PG-13A chilling hunt for a child predator grips Berlin, as both cops and criminals close in.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
14. 14Mare of Easttown (2021) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · 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. 15Rashomon (1950)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRMultiple accounts of a murder and a rape weave a complex, suspenseful web of truth and perception.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
16. 16Despicable Me (2010)No gore · brisk · PGA supervillain's moon heist is hilariously upended by three orphaned girls who melt his icy heart.Max
17. 17John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)Graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA retired hitman is forced back into a pulpy, high-octane world of assassins by a blood oath.Max
18. 18Sicario (2015)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn idealistic agent navigates the bleak, gritty, and suspenseful world of border drug warfare.Max80
19. 19Banshee (2013) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAAn ex-con masquerades as a sheriff, delivering his own brand of justice in a gritty, relentless small town.Max
20. 20The Night Of (2016) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA young man's night of passion becomes a bleak, suspenseful descent into a gritty murder mystery.Max
21. 21The Equalizer (2014)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA man with a mysterious past unleashes his brutal skills to protect the helpless from Russian gangsters.Max
22. 22Deadwood (2004) · seriesLight gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MALawless gold rush pioneers carve a bleak, intimate existence in a gritty, evolving Western town.Max
23. 23Boardwalk Empire (2010) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAAtlantic City's treasurer navigates the gritty, pulpy world of Prohibition, balancing politics and gangster life.Max
24. 24Oz (1997) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAInmates navigate a brutal, experimental prison unit where rival groups fight for survival and dominance.Max
25. 25Infernal Affairs (2002)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RUndercover moles on both sides of the law race to expose each other, creating a gritty, tense, and pulpy drama.Max · Criterion
26. 26Barry (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA hitman finds unexpected artistic passion in Los Angeles, leading to darkly comedic and tense complications.Max
27. 27Batman (1989)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A caped crusader battles a gleefully deranged villain in a brisk, darkly comic, and pulpy crime fantasy.Max
28. 28The Maltese Falcon (1941)No gore · measured · NRA cynical detective navigates a shadowy world of criminals and a deceptive woman, all seeking a fabled statuette.Max
29. 29Warrior (2019) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · TV-MAA martial arts prodigy navigates the brutal Tong Wars in a relentless, gritty 19th-century San Francisco.Max
30. 30Hell or High Water (2016)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RTwo desperate brothers rob banks across West Texas, fueling a gritty, suspenseful, and melancholy crime drama.Max
31. 31Sharp Objects (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA reporter returns home, confronting past demons while investigating chilling murders in a bleak, atmospheric town.Max
32. 32The Town (2010)Mildly scary · 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
33. 33Gomorrah (2014) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA crime organization's brutal power unfolds through the eyes of an obedient enforcer, creating bleak, tense drama.Max
34. 34One Battle After Another (2025)Mildly scary · 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
35. 35Watchmen (2019) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAAn alternate history unfolds as outlawed "superheroes" navigate a gritty, darkly-comic, and suspenseful world.Max
36. 36The Jinx (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA chilling true crime series unravels the secrets of a billionaire accused of three murders.Max
37. 37The Equalizer 3 (2023)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA retired assassin protects new friends in Southern Italy, unleashing brutal justice on the mafia.Hulu · Max
38. 38Breathless (1960)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRA small-time crook and his American girlfriend drift through Paris, dodging the law and their own desires.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
39. 39Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RRelentless action and broad, witty humor combine as secret agents team up to save the world.Max
40. 40Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · RA high-octane, darkly comic crime spree unfolds as an unlikely team protects a girl from a crime lord.Max
41. 41Ballerina (2025)Mildly scary · 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
42. 42A History of Violence (2005)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA quiet family man's past unravels with a violent act, exposing a bleak and intimate suspense.Max
43. 43Ocean's Eight (2018)No gore · brisk · PG-13An all-female crew executes a whimsical, witty heist at the Met Gala as brisk action unfolds.Max
44. 44Miss Sloane (2016)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · RAn unyielding lobbyist takes on the gun industry, navigating a world of tense, gritty political maneuvering.Max
45. 45The Outsider (2020) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator confront a bleak, insidious supernatural force during a gruesome murder inquiry.Max
46. 46Love & Death (2023) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAAn intimate affair between churchgoing neighbors ignites a measured, melancholy true crime.Netflix · Max
47. 47Murder on the Orient Express (2017)Light gore · measured · PG-13A luxurious train journey turns deadly as a brilliant detective untangles a pulpy, suspenseful web of deceit.Max
48. 48American Made (2017)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA pilot’s double life as a drug runner and CIA operative unfolds with darkly comic, briskly-paced chaos.Max
49. 49The Equalizer 2 (2018)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless, globe-trotting quest for vengeance unfolds with gritty, high-octane action and pulpy suspense.Max
50. 50Blood Simple (1985)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA jealous bar owner's murder plot spirals into a darkly comedic and gritty Texas nightmare.Max · Criterion
51. 51The Outsiders (1983)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PGWorking-class teens navigate brutal rivalries and fragile innocence while fighting for survival and redemption.Max · Tubi
52. 52The Undoing (2020) · seriesLight gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA violent death unravels a privileged life, forcing a woman to confront terrible, atmospheric revelations.Max
53. 5330 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
54. 54La jauría (2020) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · 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
55. 55Taken 2 (2012)Mildly scary · 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
56. 56Miss Congeniality (2000)No gore · brisk · PG-13An FBI agent goes undercover in a beauty pageant, bringing wholesome humor to a brisk crime caper.Max · Starz · YouTube (free)
57. 57Bad Santa (2003)Light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA foul-mouthed con man in a Santa suit finds his bleak holiday heist complicated by an innocent child.Max
58. 58Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless Batman pursues the Joker, whose twisted plot against the Gordons blurs the line of sanity.Max · YouTube (free)
59. 59A Most Violent Year (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA family's ambition clashes with the rampant crime and corruption of 1981 New York City.Max
60. 60Trap (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
61. 61Batman Forever (1995)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A caped crusader battles two broad, darkly-comic villains while grappling with his own traumatic past.Max
62. 62Knock 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
63. 63Spring Breakers (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RFour college friends plunge into a neon-drenched crime spree, their spring break dreams dissolving into surreal chaos.Max
64. 64Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA man's struggle with dual identity leads to surreal love and the dark music within.Max
65. 65The Transporter Refueled (2015)Light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13A mercenary driver navigates the French criminal underworld, outmaneuvering Russian traffickers to save his kidnapped father.Max
66. 66Bad Santa 2 (2016)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA raunchy, gritty heist unfolds as a foul-mouthed Santa and his mother target a Chicago charity.Max
67. 67Catwoman (2004)Light gore · 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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