20 Best Crime Movies on Peacock 2026
Explore a sharp lineup of crime, thriller, and horror titles on Peacock, from The Silence of the Lambs to No Country for Old Men and more.
If you’re hunting for a strong crime-movie lineup, this Peacock-friendly list gives you a mix of serial-killer thrillers, revenge stories, heist-adjacent chases, and dark character studies. You’ll find heavy hitters like The Silence of the Lambs, No Country for Old Men, Catch Me If You Can, and Collateral alongside genre blends such as American Psycho, Sin City, and Point Break. There are also newer picks like Promising Young Woman and Nobody for readers who want something more recent. Whether you want suspense, violence, mystery, or a twisty cat-and-mouse setup, these titles make it easy to pick your next watch.
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The Silence of the Lambs
Won 5 Oscars Best Picture (1992) · 7 nominations
crime · drama · horror · thriller
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.
Why watch: If you like tense psychological crime stories, this is an essential pick. Its crime, drama, horror, and thriller mix makes it a strong choice for viewers who want suspense with a disturbing edge.
Directed by Jonathan DemmeCast Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony HealdAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Promising Young Woman
Won 1 Oscar 5 nominations
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
Why watch: If you enjoy revenge stories with crime and mystery elements, this is a strong fit. It may appeal most if you want a thriller centered on a woman pushing back against past harm.
Directed by Emerald FennellCast Adam Brody, Ray Nicholson, Sam Richardson, Carey Mulligan, Timothy E. GoodwinPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Halloween
crime · drama · horror · mystery & thriller
Laurie Strode comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.
Why watch: If you want a crime-horror blend with mystery and thriller elements, this one may fit. It suits viewers interested in a familiar horror franchise entry with a crime-driven setup.
Directed by David Gordon GreenCast Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney, Nick CastlePeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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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.
Why watch: If you enjoy crime movies with horror tones and a psychological focus, this is a strong option. It fits viewers who want a character study built around a secret double life.
Directed by Mary HarronCast Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage, Chloë SevignyAmazon Prime VideoHuluPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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The Crow
action & adventure · crime · drama · fantasy · horror · mystery & thriller
Exactly one year after young rock guitarist Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally killed by a ruthless gang of criminals, Draven, watched over by a hypnotic crow, returns from the grave to exact revenge.
Why watch: If you like crime stories that mix in fantasy and horror, this title stands out. It’s a good choice for viewers who want a revenge-driven plot with a darker genre twist.
Directed by Alex ProyasCast Brandon Lee, Rochelle Davis, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, Bai LingPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb →
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From Dusk Till Dawn
action · crime · horror
After kidnapping a father and his two kids, the Gecko brothers head south to a seedy Mexican bar to hide out in safety, unaware of its notorious vampire clientele.
Why watch: If you’re in the mood for crime action that turns into horror, this is a natural pick. It’s best for viewers who like genre shifts and a story that starts with a getaway setup.
Directed by Robert RodriguezCast George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Harvey Keitel, Juliette Lewis, Ernest LiuPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Catch Me If You Can
2 Oscar nominations Best Supporting Actor (2003)
biography · crime · drama
A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.
Why watch: If you like crime dramas based on a true story, this is a clear fit. It should appeal to anyone who wants a cat-and-mouse chase with biography and drama in the mix.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie BayePeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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No Country for Old Men
Won 4 Oscars Best Picture (2008) · 8 nominations
crime · drama · thriller
Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon dead bodies, $2 million and a hoard of heroin in a Texas desert, but methodical killer Anton Chigurh comes looking for it, with local sheriff Ed Tom Bell hot on his trail. The roles of prey and predator blur as the violent pursuit of money and justice collide.
Why watch: If you prefer crime thrillers with a hard, stark edge, this one is worth a look. Its crime-drama-thriller mix suits viewers who like a pursuit story with shifting roles of hunter and hunted.
Directed by Ethan Coen, Joel CoenCast Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson, Kelly MacdonaldPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Collateral
2 Oscar nominations Best Supporting Actor (2005)
action · crime · drama · thriller
Cab driver Max picks up a man who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money sours when Max realizes his fare is an assassin.
Why watch: If you enjoy crime thrillers built around an uneasy ride and a dangerous passenger, this is a strong pick. It fits viewers who like compact, high-pressure setups with action and drama.
Directed by Michael MannCast Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo, Peter BergAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Nobody
action · crime · drama · thriller
Hutch Mansell, a suburban dad, overlooked husband, nothing neighbor — a "nobody." When two thieves break into his home one night, Hutch's unknown long-simmering rage is ignited and propels him on a brutal path that will uncover dark secrets he fought to leave behind.
Why watch: If you want a modern action-crime-thriller with a family-man setup, this one may work for you. It suits viewers looking for a story about hidden anger and a personal reckoning.
Directed by Ilya NaishullerCast Bob Odenkirk, Aleksey Serebryakov, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, Michael IronsidePeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Point Break
action · crime · thriller
In Los Angeles, a gang of bank robbers who call themselves The Ex-Presidents commit their crimes while wearing masks of Reagan, Carter, Nixon and Johnson. Believing that the members of the gang could be surfers, the F.B.I. sends young agent Johnny Utah to the beach undercover to mix with the surfers and gather information.
Why watch: If action-heavy crime thrillers are your thing, this movie should land well. It’s a good choice for viewers who want undercover work, bank robbery, and a surf-culture angle.
Directed by Kathryn BigelowCast Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty, John C. McGinleyNetflixTubiPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Crow
action & adventure · crime · fantasy · horror · mystery & thriller · romance
Soulmates Eric and Shelly are brutally murdered. Given a chance to save the love of his life, Eric must sacrifice himself and traverse the worlds of the living and the dead, seeking revenge.
Why watch: If you want a fantasy-forward crime story with horror and romance elements, this version of The Crow may interest you. It’s best for viewers open to a more stylized revenge premise.
Directed by Rupert SandersCast Bill Skarsgård, FKA twigs, Danny Huston, Josette Simon, Laura BirnPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
action · crime · thriller
After barely surviving a brutal attack by a sadistic serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su is left humiliated. Determined to catch the killer known as K, he forms an uneasy alliance with Jung Tae-seok, a relentless and incorruptible detective who often disrupts his illegal business. However, while Jang Dong-su wants K dead, Jung Tae-suk is determined to bring him to justice. With a deal in place—whoever finds K first will decide his fate—the hunt begins, blurring the lines between crime and law.
Why watch: If you like action crime thrillers about a hunt for a serial killer, this movie should be on your list. Its uneasy alliance between a crime boss and a detective gives it a sharp hook.
Directed by Lee Won-taeCast Ma Dong-seok, Kim Mu-yeol, Kim Sungkyu, Yoo Seung-mok, Choi Min-cheolAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Hot Spot
action & adventure · crime · drama · fantasy · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
Set in a near future society ruled by sentient A.I., a private eye investigates a murder case only to discover a rebel group capable of undermining the digital overlord. As the detective's identity slowly unravels, his world enters a state of hypnotic meltdown.
Why watch: If you’re curious about a near-future crime mystery with science-fiction and fantasy elements, this one may stand out. It suits viewers who want a detective story shaped by a strange larger world.
Directed by Agnieszka SmoczynskaCast Andrzej Konopka, Noomi Rapace, Reika Kirishima, George Aurimas Cris, Filippa KayePeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Kill. Bury. Print.
crime · documentary · drama
When the McCurtain Gazette, a small family-run newspaper, begins reporting on alleged sex, drugs, and violence within the county sheriff's office, they find themselves the target of the sheriff's retaliation. Tensions escalate when the paper obtains a secret recording revealing the sheriff and local officials allegedly discussing having the family killed, turning a local investigation into international news.
Why watch: If you prefer crime stories grounded in documentary drama, this could be the right choice. It’s a good fit for viewers interested in a real-world investigation and press-versus-power conflict.
Directed by Ben KleinPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Sin City
crime · thriller
Welcome to Sin City. This town beckons to the tough, the corrupt, the brokenhearted. Some call it dark… Hard-boiled. Then there are those who call it home — Crooked cops, sexy dames, desperate vigilantes. Some are seeking revenge, others lust after redemption, and then there are those hoping for a little of both. A universe of unlikely and reluctant heroes still trying to do the right thing in a city that refuses to care.
Why watch: If stylized crime thrillers are your thing, this is a strong pick. It blends crime and thriller elements for viewers who like a dark, hard-boiled atmosphere.
Directed by Frank Miller, Quentin Tarantino, Robert RodriguezCast Jessica Alba, Devon Aoki, Alexis Bledel, Powers Boothe, Cara D. BriggsPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Red Dragon
crime · drama · thriller
Former FBI Agent Will Graham, who was once almost killed by the savage Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, now has no choice but to face him again, as it seems Lecter is the only one who can help Graham track down a new serial killer.
Why watch: If you want a crime thriller tied to a serial-killer investigation, this movie fits that lane well. It’s a good choice for viewers who like FBI-centered pursuit stories with a grim tone.
Directed by Brett RatnerCast Anthony Hopkins, Edward Norton, Ralph Fiennes, Harvey Keitel, Emily WatsonNetflixPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Devil's Rejects
crime · drama · horror · western
The murderous, backwoods Firefly family take to the road to escape the vengeful Sheriff Wydell, who is not afraid of being as ruthless as his target.
Why watch: If crime drama with horror and western elements sounds appealing, this is one to try. It suits viewers who want a violent road story about a ruthless family on the run.
Directed by Rob ZombieCast Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon Zombie, William Forsythe, Ken ForeeAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumAMC+FreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Deliver Us from Evil
action · crime · thriller
A retired contract killer goes on a bloody rampage when a young girl finds herself at the mercy of gangland human traffickers and only one man can come to her rescue, with an arsenal of weapons and years of experience in the art of killing.
Why watch: If you like action crime thrillers with a rescue mission and a revenge streak, this should be a fit. It’s best for viewers who want a fast-moving premise centered on a retired killer.
Directed by Hong Won-chanCast Hwang Jung-min, Lee Jung-jae, Park Jeong-min, Darina Boonchu, Choi Byung-moPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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The Substitute
action · crime · drama · thriller
When an inner-city Miami schoolteacher gets her knee broken after standing up to the school's gang leader, her mercenary combat specialist boyfriend goes undercover as a substitute teacher to take down the punk. Soon he discovers a conspiracy of criminals at work, and must reassemble his team from his last jungle raid to stop them.
Directed by Robert MandelCast Tom Berenger, Raymond Cruz, William Forsythe, Luis Guzmán, Richard BrooksAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This collection brings together crime stories that lean into drama, horror, thriller, and mystery, so it’s easy to match a film to your mood. You can start with an acclaimed favorite, try a revenge-driven pick, or jump into a darker hybrid if you want something less traditional. Bookmark this page and check back when you need a fresh watchlist, because it’s updated regularly as the lineup changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 10 best crime movies?
Our top 10 right now: The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Promising Young Woman (2020), Halloween (2018), American Psycho (2000), The Crow (1994), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Catch Me If You Can (2002), No Country for Old Men (2007), Collateral (2004) and Nobody (2021), all streaming on Peacock.
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
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Yes. Every title on this list is currently available on Peacock. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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