20 Best Crime Movies on Peacock 2026
Find 20 gripping crime, thriller, drama, action, and mystery picks on Peacock, including Blue Ruin, Nobody, Point Break, and more worth streaming.
If you’re searching for the best crime movies on Peacock, this list saves you the guesswork and points you straight to the good stuff. From the hard-edged revenge story of Blue Ruin to the slick, adrenaline-heavy Point Break, Peacock’s lineup offers plenty for fans of crime, drama, thriller, action, and mystery. You’ll also find standout picks like Nobody, Promising Young Woman, The Bone Collector, Let Him Go, and My Son, each bringing a different kind of tension. And for a curveball, even Minions earns a spot on the page for viewers who want something lighter alongside darker titles. With 20 movies to browse, there’s a strong mix here whether you want suspense, grit, or a character-driven story.
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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.
Directed by Kathryn BigelowCast Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty, John C. McGinleyPeacock PremiumAMC+ -
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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.
Directed by Ilya NaishullerCast Bob Odenkirk, Aleksey Serebryakov, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, Michael IronsidePeacock Premium -
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Blue Ruin
crime · drama · thriller
When the quiet life of a beach bum is upended by dreadful news, he sets off for his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance. However, he proves an inept assassin and finds himself in a brutal fight to protect his estranged family.
Directed by Jeremy SaulnierCast Macon Blair, Ydaiber Orozco, Ronald Sarcos, Dani Santiago, Adrian SantiagoAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumFreevee -
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Promising Young Woman
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
Directed by Emerald FennellCast Adam Brody, Ray Nicholson, Sam Richardson, Carey Mulligan, Timothy E. GoodwinPeacock Premium -
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The Beekeeper
action · crime · thriller
One man's campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers.
Directed by David AyerCast Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi, Josh Hutcherson, Jeremy IronsAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumAMC+ -
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Destroyer
action · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
When Erin Bell was a young cop, she was given an undercover assignment that ended badly and destroyed her life. Years later, she must face her demons in order to make peace with her past.
Directed by Karyn KusamaCast Nicole Kidman, Toby Kebbell, Tatiana Maslany, Sebastian Stan, Scoot McNairyAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumFreevee -
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The Bone Collector
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Lincoln Rhyme was the department's top homicide detective and leading expert in criminal forensics until an injury left him paralyzed, depressed, and incapable of working. But when a gruesome murder in Manhattan leaves detectives baffled, they call on Rhyme to help solve the mystery. Amelia Donaghy, a rookie cop whose quick thinking preserved a gruesome murder scene, is enlisted by Rhyme to be his on-the-scene forensics expert. With Amelia reluctantly acting as Rhyme's able-bodied go-between, the pair piece together cryptic clues the killer leaves behind at the scene of the crime, hoping to catch the grisly serial killer.
Directed by Phillip NoyceCast Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah, Michael Rooker, Michael McGloneAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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My Son
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
When a man's only son goes missing, he travels to the town where his ex-wife lives in search of answers. To play a man whose life is clouded by mystery, McAvoy will not be given a script of dialogue.
Directed by Christian CarionCast James McAvoy, Claire Foy, Tom Cullen, Gary Lewis, Michael MorelandPeacock Premium -
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Minions
animation · adventure · comedy · crime · family · sci-fi
Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
Directed by Kyle Balda, Pierre CoffinCast Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve CooganNetflixPeacock Premium -
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The Girl on the Train
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Rachel Watson, devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds.
Directed by Tate TaylorCast Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Theroux, Luke EvansPeacock Premium -
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Despicable Me 2
animation · adventure · comedy · crime · family · sci-fi
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
Directed by Pierre Coffin, Chris RenaudCast Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell BrandPeacock Premium -
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Dog Man
animation · action · adventure · comedy · crime · family · fantasy · sci-fi
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
Directed by Peter HastingsCast Pete Davidson, Poppy Liu, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Billy BoydPeacock Premium -
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Mile 22
action & adventure · crime · mystery & thriller
An elite group of American operatives, aided by a top-secret tactical command team, must transport an asset who holds life-threatening information to an extraction point 22 miles away through the hostile streets of an Asian city.
Directed by Peter BergCast Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, John Malkovich, Ronda RouseyNetflixPeacock Premium -
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Disturbia
animation · crime · drama · horror · mystery & thriller · made in europe
Kale has a life most teenagers would envy. He spends his days endlessly playing video games, surfing the net, eating junk food and watching cable. He has complete free reign of the house, and a beautiful young hottie named Ashley has just moved in next door. There’s only one problem—he’s not allowed to leave the house. Kale’s under court-ordered house arrest for three months, and if he takes one step beyond a 100-foot perimeter of the house, his next confinement will be in a real prison.
Directed by D.J. CarusoCast Shia LaBeouf, Sarah Roemer, Carrie-Anne Moss, David Morse, Aaron YooPeacock PremiumParamount Plus -
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Fast X
action · adventure · crime · mystery · thriller
Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who's fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything—and everyone—that Dom loves, forever.
Directed by Louis LeterrierCast Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Statham, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese GibsonPeacock Premium -
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The Fiction-Makers
adventure · comedy · crime · mystery
Simon Templar is hired by a friend in the book publishing trade to protect one of his stars, a secretive recluse named Amos Klein who writes a popular (and lucrative) series of adventure novels about a manly and suave spy.
Directed by Roy Ward BakerCast Roger Moore, Sylvia Syms, Justine Lord, Kenneth J. Warren, Philip LockePeacock Premium -
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Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy
documentary · biography · crime · music
A raw, exclusive look at Sean Combs long before he was known as Puff or Diddy. Featuring never-before-seen footage and stories from those who know him best, this documentary special sheds light on his childhood, rise to fame, and recent criminal allegations, challenging viewers to rethink everything they thought they knew about the mogul behind the music—and the mugshot.
Directed by Lisa Bloom, Al B. Sure!Cast Sean Combs, Al B. Sure!, Lisa Bloom, Tim Paterson, Sharon CarpenterPeacock Premium -
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The Mask
comedy · crime · fantasy
Timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask infused with the spirit of the Norse god Loki. Donning it transforms him into an unrestrained, green-faced, cartoon-like wild man. While the mask grants him the confidence to woo a local singer, it also makes him the target of a ruthless mobster.
Directed by Chuck RussellCast Jim Carrey, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck, Richard JeniPeacock Premium -
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A Walk Among the Tombstones
action · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife.
Directed by Scott FrankCast Liam Neeson, Maurice Compte, Patrick McDade, Luciano Acuna Jr., Hans MarreroPeacock Premium -
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The Boondock Saints
action · crime · thriller
Tired of the crime overrunning the streets of Boston, Irish Catholic twin brothers Conner and Murphy are inspired by their faith to cleanse their hometown of evil with their own brand of zealous vigilante justice. As they hunt down and kill one notorious gangster after another, they become controversial folk heroes in the community. But Paul Smecker, an eccentric FBI agent, is fast closing in on their blood-soaked trail.
Directed by Troy DuffyCast Willem Dafoe, Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, David Della Rocco, Billy ConnollyAmazon Prime VideoHuluPeacock Premium
Wrapping Up
Peacock’s crime catalog has more range than many viewers expect, and that’s what makes this roundup worth keeping handy. Whether you’re in the mood for a revenge thriller, a tense mystery, or a stylish action favorite, these picks make it easy to choose something worth your time. Bookmark this page and check back whenever you want a fresh place to start, because it’s updated regularly as the lineup changes. With new arrivals and rotating availability, the best watch next may be different each time you return.
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Last updated: September 9, 2026