
Top Rated
The best crime movies
Heists, mobs, and investigations for a group that likes a little tension. These are the best crime movies ever made, ranked by a weighted score that balances how highly a film is rated against how many people rated it — so a true classic beats an obscure title with a handful of perfect votes. Right now that includes The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather and The Godfather Part II. Pick your contenders and launch a poll in a tap.
Launch this as a poll
Pre-loads the top 6 into a poll — edit the lineup, share the link, and let your group vote.
The full ranking
#1The Shawshank Redemption
19948.7
#2The Godfather
19728.7
#3The Godfather Part II
19748.6
#4The Dark Knight
20088.5
#5The Green Mile
19998.5
#6GoodFellas
19908.5
#7Pulp Fiction
19948.5
#8City of God
20028.4
#9Se7en
19958.4
#10Once Upon a Time in America
19848.4
#11The Silence of the Lambs
19918.3
#12Léon: The Professional
19948.3
#13The Departed
20068.2
#14A Clockwork Orange
19718.2
#15The Usual Suspects
19958.2
#16Scarface
19838.2
#17Joker
20198.1
#18Taxi Driver
19768.1
#19Reservoir Dogs
19928.1
#20Prisoners
20138.1
More crime movies to vote on
FAQ
- How is the "best crime movies" list ranked?
- By a weighted rating — the same idea behind IMDb and TMDB top-rated lists. It blends each film's average rating with its number of votes, so widely-loved classics rise above films with very few (but very high) ratings.
- Does this include foreign-language crime movies?
- Yes. The best-of lists include films in any language, so acclaimed international crime movies can make the cut alongside English-language titles.
- Is it free to make a poll from this list?
- Yes. Tap "Use This Template" to start a poll pre-loaded with these picks, share the link, and let your group vote — no account needed to vote.
Make it your group's pick
Turn any of these into a poll in a tap. A free poll holds up to six options — Pro unlocks unlimited options and polls.