20 Best Crime Movies on Hulu 2026
Explore 20 sharp Hulu crime picks, from 12 Angry Men and Fargo to Fresh Kills and Casino, with drama, thrills, and bold character stories.
If you want a streaming lineup with sharp writing, tense standoffs, and unforgettable characters, this roundup of 20 picks is a great place to start. The list includes classics like 12 Angry Men, Fargo, and Casino, along with newer standouts such as Fresh Kills and No Other Choice. You’ll also find movies that stretch the genre in smart ways, including The Wolf of Wall Street, Thelma & Louise, and Strange Days. From courtroom pressure to outlaw road trips and glossy true-life chaos, these films cover crime, drama, biography, comedy, and thriller territory. Whether you want something darkly funny, intensely suspenseful, or built on real events, this guide makes it easy to find a strong next watch.
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12 Angry Men
crime · drama
The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young Spanish-American is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begins as an open and shut case soon becomes a mini-drama of each of the jurors' prejudices and preconceptions about the trial, the accused, and each other.
Directed by Sidney LumetCast Martin Balsam, John Fiedler, Lee J. Cobb, E.G. Marshall, Jack KlugmanHulu -
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No Other Choice
comedy · crime · drama · thriller
After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.
Directed by Park Chan-wookCast Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Woo Seung Kim, So Yul Choi, Park Hee-soonHulu -
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Thelma & Louise
adventure · crime · drama
Taking a break from their dreary lives, close friends Thelma and Louise embark on a short weekend trip that ends in unforeseen incriminating circumstances. As fugitives, both women rediscover the strength of their bond and their newfound resilience.
Directed by Ridley ScottCast Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonaldHulu -
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Fargo
crime · drama · thriller
Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!
Directed by Joel Coen, Ethan CoenCast William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare, Kristin Rudrüd, Harve PresnellNetflixAmazon Prime VideoHuluFreevee -
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The X Files: I Want to Believe
adventure · crime · drama · horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Mulder and Scully are called back to duty by the FBI when a former priest claims to be receiving psychic visions pertaining to a kidnapped agent.
Directed by Chris CarterCast David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Amanda Peet, Billy Connolly, XzibitAmazon Prime VideoHulu -
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Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice
action · comedy · crime
Two gangsters and the woman they love try to survive the most dangerous night of their lives. As if that wasn’t enough, there’s one wild ingredient added to the mix: a time machine.
Directed by BenDavid GrabinskiCast Vince Vaughn, James Marsden, Eiza González, Keith David, Jimmy TatroHuluDisney Plus -
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The Raid: Redemption
action · crime · thriller
Deep in the heart of Jakarta's slums lies an impenetrable safe house for the world's most dangerous killers and gangsters. Until now, the run-down apartment block has been considered untouchable to even the bravest of police. Cloaked under the cover of pre-dawn darkness and silence, an elite swat team is tasked with raiding the safe house in order to take down the notorious drug lord that runs it. But when a chance encounter with a spotter blows their cover and news of their assault reaches the drug lord, the building's lights are cut and all the exits blocked. Stranded on the sixth floor with no way out, the unit must fight their way through the city's worst to survive their mission. Starring Indonesian martial arts sensation Iko Uwais.
Directed by Gareth EvansCast Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Donny Alamsyah, Yayan Ruhian, Pierre GrunoHulu -
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The Secret Agent
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels to Recife during Carnival but soon realizes that the city is not the safe haven he was expecting.
Directed by Kleber Mendonça FilhoCast Robson Andrade, Rubens Santos, Licínio Januário, Joálisson Cunha, Marcelo ValleHulu -
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Girl in the Basement
crime · thriller
Sara is a teen girl who is looking forward to her 18th birthday to move away from her controlling father Don. But before she could even blow out the candles, Don imprisons her in the basement of their home.
Directed by Elisabeth RöhmCast Judd Nelson, Stefanie Scott, Joely Fisher, Emma Myers, Braxton BjerkenHulu -
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The Accountant 2
action · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
When an old acquaintance is murdered, Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax, to help. In partnership with Marybeth Medina, they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.
Directed by Gavin O'ConnorCast Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, J.K. Simmons, Allison RobertsonAmazon Prime VideoHulu -
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Fresh Kills
crime · drama
Rose Larusso, an inquisitive young girl in 1980s Staten Island, discovers her father is an emerging mafia kingpin. Rose's growing desire to break free from the path set before her soon threatens her existence and alienates her from her closest allies: her mother Francine, her sister Connie, and her aunt Christine.
Directed by Jennifer EspositoCast Odessa A'zion, Jennifer Esposito, Emily Bader, Annabella Sciorra, Domenick LombardozziAmazon Prime VideoHulu -
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Redux Redux
action · adventure · crime · drama · fantasy · horror · sci-fi · thriller
In an attempt to avenge her daughter’s death, Irene Kelly travels through parallel universes, killing her daughter’s murderer again and again. As she becomes consumed by vengeance, her humanity begins to slip away—until the cycle is disrupted when she rescues Mia, a sharp-witted teenager already marked by the killer.
Directed by Kevin McManus, Matthew McManusCast Michaela McManus, Stella Marcus, Jeremy Holm, Jim Cummings, Taylor MisiakHulu -
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It Was Just an Accident
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor.
Directed by Jafar PanahiCast Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid PanahiHulu -
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Strange Days
crime · drama · sci-fi · thriller
In the last days of 1999, ex-cop turned street hustler Lenny Nero receives a disc which contains the memories of the murder of a prostitute. With the help of bodyguard Mace, he starts to investigate and is pulled deeper and deeper in a whirl of murder, blackmail and intrigue.
Directed by Kathryn BigelowCast Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, Juliette Lewis, Tom Sizemore, Michael WincottHulu -
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Super Troopers
comedy · crime · mystery
Five bored, occasionally high and always ineffective Vermont state troopers must prove their worth to the governor or lose their jobs. After stumbling on a drug ring, they plan to make a bust, but a rival police force is out to steal the glory.
Directed by Jay ChandrasekharCast André Vippolis, Joey Kern, Geoffrey Arend, Erik Stolhanske, Jay ChandrasekharHulu -
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MaXXXine
crime · horror
In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.
Directed by Ti WestCast Charley Rowan McCain, Simon Prast, Mia Goth, Deborah Geffner, Daniel LenchHuluMax -
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Psycho Killer
crime · drama · horror · thriller
A police officer tracks a killer after her husband, a highway patrolman, becomes one of his victims.
Directed by Gavin PoloneCast Georgina Campbell, James Preston Rogers, Malcolm McDowell, Logan Miller, Grace DoveHulu -
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American Psycho
crime · drama · horror
A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
Directed by Mary HarronCast Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage, Chloë SevignyAmazon Prime VideoHuluFreevee -
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The Wizard of the Kremlin
biography · crime · drama · history
In the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, rising KGB officer Vladimir Putin joins forces with master manipulator Vadim Baranov to reshape life behind the Iron Curtain, using violence and deception to change the world forever.
Directed by Olivier AssayasCast Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, Will Keen, Jeffrey WrightHulu -
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Greedy People
comedy · crime · mystery & thriller
Follows the residents of a small island town who must navigate a sensational murder and the discovery of a million dollars; a series of increasingly bad decisions upend the once peaceful community.
Directed by Potsy PonciroliCast Himesh Patel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lily James, Uzo Aduba, Tim Blake NelsonHulu
Wrapping Up
This collection brings together a wide range of crime-driven stories, from character studies and true-life excess to tense thrillers and offbeat crowd-pleasers. If you’re in the mood for a movie night with real edge, these picks offer plenty of variety without wasting your time. Bookmark this page so you can come back whenever you need a smart streaming shortlist. It’s updated regularly to keep the recommendations current as the Hulu lineup changes.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026