Crime movies Archives

Crime movies

Flatland (2019)

On Showmax

After an accidental killing, a young woman and her friend flee across the Karoo while being chased by a police officer.

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If you loved Parasite, try these African movies about hustling

On Netflix and Showmax

Once you've watched Bong Joon-Ho's Oscar winner on Showmax, stream these films set in SA, Zambia and Nigeria with similar themes.

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Parasite (2019)

On Showmax

A poor family tries to take advantage of a wealthy household in this Oscar-winning dark comedy, hailed as "a nerve-racking masterpiece".

8.6/10 98%

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Richard Jewell (2019)

On Showmax

A powerful cast drives this drama about the real-life security guard who discovered the bomb that exploded at the 1996 Olympics.

7.5/10 77%

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Rewatching Thelma & Louise 30 years after its release

On Showmax

How has the feminist classic held up over three decades? Extremely well, it turns out - which doesn't say much for the world we live in.

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The Good Liar (2019)

On Showmax

Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen star in this suspenseful drama about a simple con turning into a deadly, high-stakes game.

6.6/10 63%

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Neo-noir crime drama Motherless Brooklyn is one classy yarn

On Showmax

Directed by and starring Edward Norton, this movie about a PI blessed and cursed with Tourette's Syndrome is his most ambitious film to date.

6.8/10 63%

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Motherless Brooklyn (2019)

On Showmax

Set against the backdrop of 1950s New York, Motherless Brooklyn follows Lionel Essrog, a lonely private detective living with Tourette Syndrome, as he ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend, Frank Minna.

6.8/10 63%

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21 Bridges (2019)

On Showmax

As a detective hunts down a pair of cop killers in Manhattan, he is drawn into a deep and dangerous conspiracy in this crime thriller.

6.6/10 53%

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I Care A Lot (2020)

On Netflix

Rosamund Pike is devilishly wicked in her role as a guardian for the elderly who lies, cheats and steals her way into their pockets.

6.2/10 81%

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Scarface (1983)

On Showmax

Al Pacino gives an iconic performance as a Cuban immigrant looking to live the American dream, in this fast-paced gangster drama.

8.3/10 93%

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The Gentlemen (2019)

On Showmax

When an American tries to sell off his highly profitable marijuana empire in London, he puts a deadly target on his back.

7.8/10 75%

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Griekwastad is a star-studded, slow-burn crime drama

On Showmax

Based on the book about a real-life investigation into a horrific South African crime, this dark, brooding movie is a haunting watch.

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Griekwastad (2020)

On Showmax

After the 2012 murder of a family on their farm, the tough search for the truth around the murders begins.

7.7/10

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The White Tiger (2021)

On Netflix

This is the rags-to-riches story of a poor villager who uses his wits and cunning to become one of India's most successful businessmen.

6.7/10 90%

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Crime movies

Flatland (2019)

If you loved Parasite, try these African movies about hustling

Parasite (2019)

Coming soon

Coming soon to Amazon Prime

Coming soon to DStv

Coming soon to Netflix

Coming soon to Showmax

Richard Jewell (2019)

Rewatching Thelma & Louise 30 years after its release

The Good Liar (2019)

Neo-noir crime drama Motherless Brooklyn is one classy yarn

Motherless Brooklyn (2019)

21 Bridges (2019)

I Care A Lot (2020)

Scarface (1983)

The Gentlemen (2019)

Griekwastad is a star-studded, slow-burn crime drama

Griekwastad (2020)

The White Tiger (2021)

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