Hidden Gems
Hidden gem crime movies
Heists, mobs, and investigations for a group that likes a little tension. These are the crime movies that earned strong ratings without the big audience — well-reviewed films that flew under the radar, ranked by weighted rating within a lower vote-count band. Right now that includes Witness for the Prosecution, Bound by Honor and On the Waterfront. Surface one for the group and call it a discovery.
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Hidden gem crime movies
Bound by Honor
On the Waterfront
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
The Night of the Hunter
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
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The full ranking
- #1
Witness for the Prosecution
19578.2
- #2
Bound by Honor
19938.2
- #3
On the Waterfront
19547.9
- #4
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
19207.9
- #5
The Night of the Hunter
19557.9
- #6
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
20197.9
#7Infernal Affairs
20027.8
#8Batman: Under the Red Hood
20107.8
#9The Chaser
20087.8
#10Cool Hand Luke
19677.7
#11Touch of Evil
19587.7
#12The Maltese Falcon
19417.7
#13Mother
20097.7
#14Mississippi Burning
19887.7
#15The Man from Nowhere
20107.7
#16Strangers on a Train
19517.7
#17The Killing
19567.6
#18A Prophet
20097.6
#19Les Misérables
20197.6
#20A Perfect World
19937.5
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FAQ
- What makes a crime film a "hidden gem" here?
- A high weighted rating combined with a relatively small number of votes — films that are well-loved by the people who've seen them but haven't reached a wide audience yet.
- Are foreign-language films included?
- Yes. Hidden-gem lists span all languages, which is often where the most overlooked crime movies live.
- Can I make a poll from these?
- Yes — tap "Use This Template" and the picks pre-load into a shareable poll.
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