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1. To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
R | 116 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner.
Director: William Friedkin | Stars: William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, Jane Leeves, Cherise Bates
Votes: 39,460 | Gross: $17.31M
2. Tell No One (2006)
Not Rated | 131 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An accidental discovery near a doctor's estate stirs up some painful memories eight years after his wife's hideous murder, and now, things are bound to take a turn for the unexpected. Does the good doctor know more than he's letting on?
Director: Guillaume Canet | Stars: François Cluzet, Marie-Josée Croze, André Dussollier, Kristin Scott Thomas
Votes: 58,032 | Gross: $6.18M
3. Tequila Sunrise (1988)
R | 115 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
A former L.A. drug dealer tries to go straight but his past and his underworld connections bring him into the focus of the DEA, the Mexican feds and the Mexican drug cartels.
Director: Robert Towne | Stars: Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Raul Julia
Votes: 33,978 | Gross: $41.29M
4. An Officer and a Spy (2019)
132 min | Drama, History, Thriller
In 1894, French Captain Alfred Dreyfus is wrongfully convicted of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment at Devil's island.
Director: Roman Polanski | Stars: Louis Garrel, Christophe Maratier, Pierre Poirot, Stéfan Godin
Votes: 21,128
5. The Serpent (1973)
PG | 113 min | Drama, Thriller
A Soviet diplomat hatches a complicated plan to enable him to defect to the West.
Director: Henri Verneuil | Stars: Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, Dirk Bogarde, Philippe Noiret
Votes: 1,209
6. Albino Alligator (1996)
R | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
While escaping from a foiled robbery attempt, three thieves find themselves surrounded by police at a New Orleans bar--only they're not the people the police are searching for.
Director: Kevin Spacey | Stars: Matt Dillon, Faye Dunaway, Gary Sinise, William Fichtner
Votes: 8,570 | Gross: $0.33M
7. Scorpio (1973)
PG | 114 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
During the Cold War, the CIA orders free-lance operative Scorpio to assassinate his former CIA mentor Cross and a deadly cat-and-mouse game ensues.
Director: Michael Winner | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Paul Scofield, John Colicos
Votes: 5,214
8. The Marine 3: Homefront (2013 Video)
R | 86 min | Action, Thriller
A Marine must do whatever it takes to save his kidnapped sister and stop a terrorist attack masterminded by a radical militia group.
Director: Scott Wiper | Stars: Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin, Neal McDonough, Ashley Bell, Camille Sullivan
Votes: 4,750
9. Operation Buffalo (2020)
52 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
In Maralinga, South Australia, at the height of the Cold War, at a remote army base carrying out British nuclear testing, paranoia runs rife and nuclear bombs are not the only things being put to the test.
Stars: Ewen Leslie, Jessica De Gouw, James Cromwell, Tony Martin
Votes: 892
10. The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972)
PG | 96 min | Action, Crime, Mystery
A government investigator tries to find out the truth behind the break-in at a top secret research facility.
Director: Lamont Johnson | Stars: George Peppard, Michael Sarrazin, Christine Belford, Cliff Potts
Votes: 886 | Gross: $0.20M
11. Shadow of Evil (1964)
92 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
An American agent is killed in Bangkok while investigating suspicious virus outbreaks in south east Asia. Agent OSS 117 is sent to Thailand to unravel the mysteries behind the man called Dr. Sinn.
Director: André Hunebelle | Stars: Kerwin Mathews, Pier Angeli, Robert Hossein, Dominique Wilms
Votes: 409
12. A Good American (2015)
TV-14 | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, History
How a group of NSA code-breakers had a chance of preventing 9/11.
Director: Friedrich Moser | Stars: William Binney, Jesselyn Radack, Kirk Wiebe, Diane Roark
Votes: 1,334
13. Atout coeur à Tokyo pour OSS 117 (1966)
100 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
After an American Navy base is annihilated by a secret weapon, Agent OSS 117 is sent to Japan to investigate the organization that's claiming responsibility, and threatening the US with another attack, if they don't pay.
Director: Michel Boisrond | Stars: Frederick Stafford, Marina Vlady, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Jacques Legras
Votes: 330
14. O.S.S. 117 n'est pas mort (1957)
80 min | Crime, Drama
Who,in Mr Lead 's house, helps the villains get the stuff? Mr Lead himself? his wife? his daughter? his secretary?his servant?.
Director: Jean Sacha | Stars: Ivan Desny, Magali Noël, Yves Vincent, Danik Patisson
Votes: 80
15. Mabuting kaibigan masamang kaaway (1991)
110 min | Action
It is a story of two friends that has closer together but it is ended because of betrayal.
Director: Augusto Salvador | Stars: Fernando Poe Jr., Vic Vargas, Marianne de la Riva, Imelda Ilanan
Votes: 8
16. Hella W (2011)
82 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life of a heroine. The life and work of Hella Wuolijoki. A poet, spy and millionaire, she turned into an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, politician and playwright, who ... See full summary »
Director: Juha Wuolijoki | Stars: Tiina Weckström, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Matleena Kuusniemi, Maria Heiskanen
Votes: 380
17. Central Spy Shop Richard Kiel 'Jaws' James Bond Commercial (2012 Video)
1 min | Short
Star: Richard Kiel
18. Herrojen Eeva (1954)
76 min | Comedy
About a single-parent Eve working in a textile factory, whose circle of acquaintances consists of many kinds of men. Her male friend Bertil is a criminal and doesn't like Eve's dealings with the police. Tarmo Manni is in advertising.
Director: Yrjö Kostermaa | Stars: Liisa Tuomi, Erkki Viljos, Uuno Laakso, Arvo Lehesmaa
Votes: 47
19.
Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
Episode:
The Andorian Incident
(2001)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Archer, Trip and T'Pol are captured by the Andorians at a Vulcan monastery on P'Jem. They believe that the monastery is being used to spy on Andoria.
Director: Roxann Dawson | Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating
Votes: 2,143
20.
Condor (2018–2020)
Episode:
A Former KGB Man
(2020)
TV-MA | 44 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Joe is lured back into the danger zone when he suspects that Bob's killer and mole may be the same person.
Director: Ali Selim | Stars: Max Irons, Constance Zimmer, Alexei Bondar, Isidora Goreshter
Votes: 357
21.
Mindhunter (2017–2019)
Episode:
Episode #2.9
(2019)
TV-MA | 73 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The investigation zeroes in on a prime suspect who proves adept at manipulating a volatile situation to his advantage.
Director: Carl Franklin | Stars: Shane McNair, Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Albert Jones
Votes: 5,764
22.
Smiley's People (1982)
Episode:
Alexandra Tatjana
(1982)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery
Smiley is hot on the trail leading to Karla, but must make the ultimate sacrifice: cutting off his wife Ann.
Director: Simon Langton | Stars: Alec Guinness, Michael Lonsdale, Barry Foster, Bill Paterson
Votes: 156
23.
Bäckström (2020– )
Episode:
Avsnitt 3
(2020)
44 min | Crime, Drama
Bäckström travels to Thailand to dig for clues about the circumstances around Jaidee's life and death. Meanwhile, the investigative team in Stockholm is following up on another lead - the missing Asian woman Mi Mi.
Director: Jonathan Sjöberg | Stars: Kjell Bergqvist, Agnes Lindström Bolmgren, Livia Millhagen, Linus Wahlgren
Votes: 122
24.
Deadwind (2018–2021)
Episode:
Meelika
(2020)
TV-MA | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As Karppi grieves a painful loss, she and Nurmi search for the meaning behind a cryptic clue written in blood.
Director: Rike Jokela | Stars: Pihla Viitala, Lauri Tilkanen, Pertti Sveholm, Raimo Grönberg
Votes: 245
25.
Whitstable Pearl (2021– )
Episode:
Civil War
(2021)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a retired policeman is murdered during a Civil War reenactment, McGuire initially focuses on widow Heidi. But between the dead man's three mistresses and a 35-year long feud with his brother, things soon become a lot more complicated.
Director: Jon Jones | Stars: Kerry Godliman, Howard Charles, Frances Barber, Isobelle Molloy
Votes: 209
26.
Manhunt (2019–2021)
Episode:
The Night Stalker: Part 2
(2021)
TV-14 | 46 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Colin presents his review findings to DCS Hamish Campbell and suggests a strategy called 'Minstead Lite', but Hamish wants Colin to stay on to see this new approach through. Meanwhile, DC ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Evans | Stars: Martin Clunes, Matt Bardock, Matthew Gravelle, Beth Goddard
Votes: 400
27.
Manhunt (2019–2021)
Episode:
The Night Stalker: Part 3
(2021)
TV-14 | 46 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
With absolutely no guarantee it will work, the Force Tasking Group have to come to a decision about funding Colin's high stakes gamble. Meanwhile, the news of a new and very vicious attack ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Evans | Stars: Martin Clunes, Sule Rimi, Steve Nicolson, Matthew Gravelle
Votes: 381
28.
Moment of Proof (2021– )
Episode:
The Ransom Call
(2021)
29 min | Documentary, Crime
An extraordinary surveillance operation leads straight to the kidnappers - and their hostage. Plus, a single text message, hidden among thousands of others, nails a serial fraudster.
Directors: Ainsley Keeler, Hayden King, Valentin Rebours | Stars: Chuku Modu, Rebecca Mason, Roy Ramm
29.
Agimat ng agila (2021– )
Episode:
Ambush
(2021)
24 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Gabriel (Bong Revilla) runs into Maya (Sanya Lopez), Berta's (Elizabeth Oropesa) adopted daughter, for the second time. Will they be able to work well together?
Director: Rico Gutierrez | Stars: Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Sanya Lopez, Elizabeth Oropesa, Benjie Paras
30.
Kontio & Parmas (2018–2023)
Episode:
Organisaatiouudistus
(2021)
60 min | Comedy, Crime
The winds of change are blowing in Valkeakoski's dynamic police community. The toddler arrives in Koski and takes local problems with an ironclad grip.
Director: Aleksi Mäkelä | Stars: Heikki Silvennoinen, Elsa Saisio, Mari Perankoski, Ville Myllyrinne
Votes: 6
31.
The Continental (2023)
Episode:
Theater of Pain
(2023)
TV-MA | 99 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
In the final action-packed night, Winston's all-out revenge plan is revealed as he looks to take over the NYC crime operation with plans to transform the Continental from outdated safe house into the upscale destination of John Wick fame.
Director: Albert Hughes | Stars: Mel Gibson, Colin Woodell, Mishel Prada, Hubert Point-Du Jour
Votes: 2,356
32.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
The Lord of War and Thunder
(2010)
TV-MA | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Raylan's surveillance job on a fugitive is interrupted when he is forced to deal with his troubled father, who is causing mischief for a drug dealer who is renting from him.
Director: Jon Avnet | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 2,089
33.
Maria Kallio (2021– )
Episode:
Väärän jäljillä
(2021)
60 min | Crime, Drama
WILD GOOSE CHASE A sports boss suffocates in sports gala. As Maria and Koivu investigate the murder, they get a lead on a gym keeper who sells doping. With their cooperation going smoothly, Maria and Koivu grow closer.
Director: Jojo Erholtz | Stars: Elena Leeve, Leo Sjöman, Markus Järvenpää, Petteri Summanen
Votes: 14
34.
Claimed and Shamed (2012– )
Episode:
Episode #13.3
(2021)
44 min | Documentary, Crime
A surveillance operation trips up a man claiming big money after a fall on an uneven pavement. A criminal gang causing deliberate car crashes to make fraudulent claims is investigated.
Star: Naga Munchetty
35.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
The Panty Sniffer
(2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While Catherine helps perform surveillance on a pair of meth dealers in a casino hotel room, Archie accidentally stumbles on the dead body of a casino hospitality employee in the loading docks.
Director: Louis Shaw Milito | Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Marg Helgenberger, George Eads, Eric Szmanda
Votes: 663
36.
The Paradise (2020– )
Episode:
Luottamus horjuu
(2022)
55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Chief Coréa's connections start to rouse suspicions. What business could he have with the murdered man and the Finnish real estate agent? Luisa starts a private investigation behind the scenes. What she discovers causes plenty of concern.
Director: Marja Pyykkö | Stars: Riitta Havukainen, Fran Perea, María Romero, Alina Tomnikov
Votes: 23
37.
The Paradise (2020– )
Episode:
Operation Melilla
(2022)
55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The investigation takes Andrés to Melilla where he used to be an undercover operative. Hilkka and Luisa concoct a plan to force the suspects to make a move. Neither of them has a clue that Hilkka may be in danger too.
Director: Akseli Tuomivaara | Stars: Riitta Havukainen, Fran Perea, María Romero, Alina Tomnikov
Votes: 20
38.
Harry's Game (1982)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1982)
52 min | Thriller
Harry finds out the identity of the man who killed the minister, but with the IRA on his tail, going after all of his known associates, he finds it hard to complete his mission.
Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark | Stars: Ray Lonnen, Benjamin Whitrow, Nicholas Day, Geoffrey Chater
Votes: 13
39.
Musta valo (2022– )
Episode:
Henrik ei luovuta
(2022)
43 min | Drama, Thriller
Director: Pete Riski | Stars: Maria Sid, Samuli Edelmann, Tommi Korpela, Janne Hyytiäinen
Votes: 8
40.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Fate's Right Hand
(2015)
TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Raylan turns to Dewey Crowe to help make a new federal case against Boyd Crowder, but he is not interested. Meanwhile, Boyd begins launching new plans that will take him beyond Harlan.
Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter
Votes: 1,531
41.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Burned
(2015)
TV-MA | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama
With Ava burned as an informant, Raylan turns to the informant who got Katherine Hale's husband killed to bring down Boyd, who suddenly gets an unexpected ally in the fight against Avery Markham.
Director: Don Kurt | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter
Votes: 1,403
42.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Trust
(2015)
TV-MA | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama
With Avery Markham and Wynn Duffy's help, Raylan sets up a trap for Boyd. But Ava informs Raylan that he didn't take the bait and offers up a new route to put Boyd away for good.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter
Votes: 1,467
43.
The Bureau (2015–2020)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2015)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Thriller
While attempting to trade Pigalle's Intel on Cyclone, Malotru must find a way to uncover the former's true identity and underlying motive.
Directors: Mathieu Demy, Eric Rochant | Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Léa Drucker, Sara Giraudeau
Votes: 267
44.
The Bureau (2015–2020)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(2015)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Thriller
Kerbouche is finally brought to the DGSE and unveils the truth about Cyclone's life-or-death situation, which requires immediate action from the Bureau.
Directors: Mathieu Demy, Eric Rochant | Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Léa Drucker, Sara Giraudeau
Votes: 260
45.
Line of Duty (2012–2021)
Episode:
Snake Pit
(2016)
TV-14 | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
DS Steve Arnott believes there is a dark secret in Danny Waldron's past. Then the spotlight falls on his questionable conduct in a previous inquiry - the Lindsay Denton case.
Director: Michael Keillor | Stars: Leanne Best, Vicky McClure, Arsher Ali, Adrian Dunbar
Votes: 1,229
46.
Line of Duty (2012–2021)
Episode:
The List
(2016)
TV-14 | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
AC-12's loyalties are divided when DS Arnott comes under scrutiny from his colleagues.
Director: John Strickland | Stars: Shashi Rami, Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar
Votes: 1,547
47.
The Bureau (2015–2020)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(2016)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Thriller
The Bureau is orchestrating an operation to recruit Sabrina, the French Jihadist's sister. Meanwhile, Marina tries to learn more about Shapur's professional life, unaware that he is being watched by the Pasdarans.
Directors: Samuel Collardey, Eric Rochant | Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Léa Drucker, Sara Giraudeau
Votes: 222
48.
Bordertown (2016–2020)
Episode:
Raivotar Osa 2
(2016)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Fury (Part 2) Lena goes undercover at a fight club, straining her relationship with Katia. A colleague slips Sorjonen troubling information about their target.
Directors: Miikko Oikkonen, Juuso Syrjä, Jyri Kähönen | Stars: Ville Virtanen, Matleena Kuusniemi, Anu Sinisalo, Lenita Susi
Votes: 297
49.
Torpederna (2014–2017)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(2017)
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Director: Jens Sjögren | Stars: Torkel Petersson, Leo Razzak, Liv Mjönes, Dragomir Mrsic
Votes: 24
50.
Messiah (2020)
Episode:
It Came to Pass as It Was Spoken
(2020)
TV-MA | 48 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
News of a marvel electrifies the phenomenon around al-Masih, but Eva's skepticism deepens. Jibril's and Samer's paths diverge amid political unrest.
Director: Kate Woods | Stars: Michelle Monaghan, Mehdi Dehbi, John Ortiz, Tomer Sisley
Votes: 1,240