Creativity is in the soul of any filmmaker. Be it in creating romantic movies or action thrillers, one needs to learn the art of putting one's mind and soul in the right direction. The genre of crime movies is no different. Here is a list of some of the best crime movies created in the world of Hollywood.

Best Crime Movies on OTT

The Godfather

The Godfather is a cult classic tale of gangsters. Its antagonist, Vito Corleone, is the patriarch of the mafia family, who chooses to transfer his dynasty to his evil boy, Michael. Watch how his choice unknowingly risks the lives of his beloved family members.

OTT Platform: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 9.2/10

The Dark Knight

A sequel to Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight is a Christopher Nolan marvel. The movie shows that Batman has a new enemy, the Joker, who is a seasoned criminal. Joker’s target is, of course, Gotham City. Will Batman be able to save the city and its people?

OTT Platform: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 9/10

The Wolf of Wall Street

This film was nominated for several awards, including five at the 86th Academy Awards ceremony (2014). Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Belfort, the film is about Belfort's career choices that helped him become a top stockbroker in New York City. However, things became ugly when his firm, Stratton Oakmont, engaged in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street, leading to his downfall.

OTT Platform:  Amazon Prime Video

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

Seven

Seven is a 1995 crime thriller film about the lives of a disenchanted, nearly retired detective, William Somerset, and his newly transferred partner, David Mills. Together, they try to stop a serial killer from executing a series of murders based on the seven unpardonable sins. Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Gwyneth Paltrow star in the film.

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

IMDb Rating: 8.6/10

Joker

The Joker is a psychological thriller movie about a man named Arthur Fleck who wants to become a famous clown and entertain people. However, his journey was not easy, which resulted in his becoming mentally ill. His situation deteriorates further when he wants to kill the rich people of Gotham City. Its sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, will be released on October 4, 2024.

OTT Platform: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 8.4/10

John Wick: Chapter 4

In this movie, John Wick embarks on a dangerous mission to take revenge on those who betrayed him and left him for dead. John travels around the world in search of the criminal czars who tried to kill him. The film stars Keanu Reeves as the title character.

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate Play

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

Killers of the Flower Moon

Premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2023, this movie was nominated for 10 Academy Awards. Set in 1920s Oklahoma, the film focuses on a series of murders of Osage members in the Osage Nation after oil was discovered on tribal land. While the tribal people try to preserve the oil, a corrupt politician tries to steal it and make money.

OTT Platform: Apple TV+

IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

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