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1. End of Watch. 2012 1h 49m R. 7.6 (271K) Rate. 68 Metascore. Shot documentary-style, this film follows the daily grind of two young police officers in LA who are partners and friends and what happens when they meet criminal forces greater than themselves.
50 titles. Sort by List order. 1. The Silence of the Lambs. 1991 1h 58m R. 8.6 (1.6M) Rate. 86 Metascore. A young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims. Director Jonathan Demme Stars Jodie Foster Anthony Hopkins Scott Glenn. 2.
My 25 personal favorite true crime movies I have ever seen. All of these movies are either based on real crimes and/or real criminals. Some are more loosely based where others are quite accurate and true to the real story.
- Se7en. "Se7en" is a psychological thriller focusing on a serial killer known only as "John Doe," who kills specific victims to illustrate the seven deadly sins.
- The Silence of the Lambs. "The Silence of the Lambs" is adapted from Thomas Harris' novel of the same name, and while it's not the first adaptation of his work, it's arguably the best.
- The Departed. Martin Scorsese's crime thriller, "The Departed," is based on the story structure of "Infernal Affairs" with a loose approximation of the Winter Hill Gang in Boston, Massachusetts.
- M. Fritz Lang's "M" stars Peter Lorre as serial killer Hans Beckert. He's a particularly nasty one, as his preferences target children. This makes him a target of legitimate law enforcement and the criminal underworld, ultimately resulting in an investigation from both sides of the law.
- End of Watch. Anna Kendrick, Jake Gyllenhaal, America Ferrera. 3,262 votes. End of Watch, released in 2012, is a gripping police drama that delves deep into the lives of two LAPD officers, played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña.
- Seven. Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow. 1,642 votes. In 1995's Seven, director David Fincher crafts a dark tale revolving around two homicide detectives - seasoned veteran Morgan Freeman and his impulsive partner Brad Pitt - who embark on a chilling investigation involving murders inspired by the seven deadly sins.
- Lethal Weapon Franchise. 3,277 votes. The Lethal Weapon franchise launched in 1987 starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as mismatched LAPD detectives Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh.
- Training Day. Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn. 2,294 votes. Training Day stars Denzel Washington in an unforgettable Oscar-winning performance as Alonzo Harris - a corrupt LAPD narcotics detective who takes rookie cop Jake Hoyt (Ethan Hawke) under his wing for a twisted day of lessons in the dark side of law enforcement.
Oct 5, 2023 · Below, we’ve rounded up the best true crime movies of all time. The list includes Lost Girls 's tale of missing women the organized crime saga of The Irishman , and the counterfeit literary...
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May 21, 2024 · The gunfights, car chases, and mind-boggling investigative techniques altogether convey the intense nature of their jobs, also making us realize the necessity of a cop in a social structure. With that said, here is the list of the top cop films ever. On this list, you will find both dramatic and funny cop movies. 27.
