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When an elusive thief whose high-stakes heists unfold along the iconic 101 freeway in Los Angeles eyes the score of a lifetime, with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker who is facing her own crossroads. Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher.
Critic Consensus
Crime 101 receives a broadly positive reception, with most critics appreciating its performances, moral ambiguity, and old-school noir sensibility. Reviewers consistently highlight the film's refusal to moralize and its textured, gritty atmosphere set against a Los Angeles backdrop. The main dissent comes from one critic who finds the plot around the diamonds unnecessarily convoluted, the ending rushed, and the treatment of class divide somewhat pretentious rather than genuinely grey.
3 rated reviews · 3 positive
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“A faster wrapping up of the ending, a simpler plot around the moving of diamonds, lesser pretentiousness about the class divide, and a world that is more grey than the film's preferred black and white – and Crime 101 would be home and dry.”Read full review ↗
“It's an old-school thriller that doesn't limit itself to action and obvious cleverness. A throwback thriller that charms with its storytelling, simplicity, and performances.”Read full review ↗
“Crime 101 is gritty, moody and refreshingly non-judgemental. It refuses to sermonise about crime or righteousness. Watch Crime 101 for its performances, for its textured exploration of moral ambiguity, and for the pleasure of seeing seasoned actors allowed to be human.”Read full review ↗
“Crime 101 is a polished thriller set against Los Angeles' sunlit menace. The film explores crime and morality through strong performances and classic noir style.”Read full review ↗
“Crime 101 is a one-of-a-kind movie that every movie must watch and contains an ambiguous essence unlike any other crime thrillers. Overall, the film had excelled itself in terms of the overall direction, acting, screenplay and especially cinematography.”Read full review ↗
Cast & Crew
Cast
- Chris Hemsworth · Davis
- Mark Ruffalo · Lou
- Halle Berry · Sharon
- Barry Keoghan · Ormon
- Monica Barbaro · Maya
- Nick Nolte · Money
- Corey Hawkins · Tillman
- Jennifer Jason Leigh · Angie
- Peter Banifaz · Ben Haddad
- Babak Tafti · Ali
- Payman Maadi · Sammy Kassem
- Hossein Mardani · Masoud
- Tate Donovan · Monroe
- Andra Nechita · Adrienne
- Crosby Fitzgerald · Madeleine
- Patrick Mulvey · Phil
- Hanako Footman · Lisa
- Paul Adelstein · Mark
- Devon Bostick · Devon
- Benjamin Barrett · Waiter (Hip Juicery)
Details
- Release Date
- 11 February 2026
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Language
- English
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