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One free scan finds every outdated or missing driver and matches the right update for your exact hardware.Free scan · exact hardware matchFor a US Netflix watchlist, these five crime thrillers offer different kinds of tension: a corruption-laced investigation, a clash with local police, a true-story crime drama, and two additional crime/thriller picks. This is a mood-based selection, not a measured ranking. Netflix’s live catalog changes, and availability can vary by region, so check your local Netflix listing before you settle on a film.
Five crime thrillers to add to your Netflix watchlist
Reptile (2023): an investigation with a corruption thread
Choose Reptile for a twisty police investigation. Detective Tom Nichols investigates the murder of a young real estate agent, and the case leads into a web of corruption. Netflix Tudum lists the film at 2 hours 16 minutes and rates it R.
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Netflix Tudum’s thriller guide and its murder-mystery guide describe the film and its premise.
Rebel Ridge (2024): crime-action and institutional conflict
Pick Rebel Ridge for a more action-driven story. A former Marine’s bail money is confiscated by corrupt local police, setting up a tense confrontation. Netflix Tudum identifies it as crime-action and lists a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes and a TV-MA rating.
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Netflix Tudum’s thriller guide provides the premise and viewing details.
Woman of the Hour (2024): true-story crime drama
Woman of the Hour follows aspiring actor Sheryl Bradshaw on The Dating Game and serial killer Rodney Alcala, while also centering the victims. Netflix Tudum lists it at 1 hour 34 minutes and rates it R.
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Director and star Anna Kendrick told Netflix Tudum, “I’m not really interested in the real Rodney,” and said she was “more interested in trying to depict the kind of experience that we are more likely to have.” Her comments describe the film’s approach to the story, rather than an interest in making Alcala its focus. Read the Tudum guide and interview.
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The Killer: a crime/thriller option
The Killer is listed in Netflix’s US crime catalog as a crime/thriller choice. If you are deciding between it and the more specifically described picks above, check its current Netflix listing for the details you want before pressing play.
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The Guilty: another crime pick
The Guilty also appears in Netflix’s US crime catalog. It is an additional option if you want a crime title beyond the three picks with more detailed descriptions here; use its current listing to confirm the film’s information and availability.
Netflix’s US “Watch Crime Movies” catalog lists Reptile, Woman of the Hour, The Killer and The Guilty. Catalog listings are not a guarantee that a title will be available in every country or remain listed.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Which one should you watch?
- For an investigative mystery: choose Reptile.
- For crime-action and a confrontation with authorities: choose Rebel Ridge.
- For a crime drama based on real events that centers victims: choose Woman of the Hour.
- For another crime/thriller listing: check The Killer or The Guilty in your Netflix catalog.
The selections are not ordered by audience scores, critics’ ratings or performance data. They are grouped by the viewing mood and premise supported by Netflix’s descriptions.
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