Movies and TvShows featuring "british-noir" theme.
Pulp novelist Holly Martins arrives in postwar Vienna to find his friend Harry Lime dead. As he investigates the circumstances of Harry's death, Holly discovers a criminal underworld and a conspiracy that involves betrayal and deception.
In 1984, a young programmer named Stefan starts questioning reality when he adapts a mad writer's fantasy novel into a video game. As he works on the game, his life begins to mirror the choices and events in the game, leading him to question his sanity.
Hidden is a TV show centered around a female police detective in North Wales as she investigates a series of murders committed by a serial killer. The show explores themes of family, identity, and the dark secrets hidden within a small community.
The Shadow Line follows Detective Inspector Jonah Gabriel, who is assigned to investigate a murder linked to a high-profile businessman. As Gabriel delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of police corruption, marital infidelity, heroin smuggling, and money laundering. With the help of his uncle and nephew relationship, Gabriel uncovers a conspiracy involving organized crime, gangsters, and a political conspiracy. Set in England, this British noir murder mystery is a captivating miniseries that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
A hustler gets embroiled in a criminal underworld in London, desperately trying to make money and survive.
In this revenge thriller, a writer-director seeks revenge on criminals who have ruined his life. As he navigates the criminal underworld, he is faced with violence, betrayal, and police corruption. Set in England, this British noir explores themes of revenge, crime, and redemption.
When a woman disappears on a train, a group of passengers band together to uncover the truth. With twists and turns, they unravel a conspiracy involving spies and manipulative behavior.
The 39 Steps is a thrilling crime mystery movie set in the 1930s. Richard Hannay, an innocent man, becomes embroiled in a conspiracy when a mysterious woman is murdered in his apartment. Accused of the crime, Hannay goes on the run to uncover the truth and clear his name. Along the way, he encounters dangerous spies, secret agents, and a vast conspiracy that threatens national security. With suspenseful chase sequences, unexpected twists, and a dash of romance, The 39 Steps keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Events take a sinister turn one night in London, when two very different couples arrive at a double-booked apartment. Actions have consequences and not all debts are paid for with money. Leaving, it's harder than you think.
A corrupt sheriff knows the secrets of everyone in town and uses that information to go unchallenged. But after the arrest of an innocent teenager, the new doctor cannot keep quiet and tries to get the community to stand up for what is right.
Based on a true story, Robbery (1967) follows a group of criminals as they meticulously plan and execute a daring train robbery in 1960s England. With stolen money in hand, they must navigate through various obstacles, including the police and their own personal conflicts, to secure their freedom.
Hell Drivers is a British crime drama film set in the trucking industry. The story follows an ex-convict named Tom Yately who starts working for Hawlett Trucking company. He quickly becomes involved in a world of corruption, rivalries, and dangerous driving. As Tom tries to navigate his way through this treacherous world, he finds himself caught up in a love triangle and must race against the clock to uncover the truth and expose the corruption. With explosive truck accidents, intense fistfights, and a race against time, Hell Drivers is a thrilling film that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.
Blackmail is a psychological thriller about a woman who is blackmailed after she kills a man in self-defense. The film follows her struggle to keep her secret hidden as she becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger.
When the idolized butler of a European ambassador is accused of murder, a young boy becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of secrets and lies.
In Corridor of Mirrors, a man becomes infatuated with a woman he meets at a fancy dress ball. As their relationship develops, he becomes entangled in a web of lies and deceit, leading to a murder trial and a shocking revelation. Set against the backdrop of a hauntingly beautiful corridor of mirrors, this British noir explores themes of obsession, betrayal, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy.
A British criminal serving time in prison devises a plan to carry out a daring heist. As he puts his plan into action, he must navigate betrayals and obstacles that stand in his way.
Brighton Rock (1948) follows the story of Pinkie Brown, a young gang leader in Brighton, England, who becomes entangled in a murder plot. As Pinkie navigates the violent and gritty underbelly of the seaside town, he also grapples with personal demons and a troubling relationship with a young waitress named Rose.
Obsession is a gripping film-noir crime thriller that follows the story of an unfaithful wife, a psychiatrist, and a perfect crime. The plot takes twists and turns as the characters get entangled in a web of deceit, seduction, and murder. Set in London, the film explores themes of jealousy, unhappy marriages, and the lengths people will go to in order to satisfy their obsessions.
Stormy Monday is a gripping crime drama set in Newcastle, England. It follows the story of an American man and woman who become caught up in a web of tragedy, murder, and deceit. As they navigate the dangerous underworld of Newcastle's nightclub scene, they find themselves entangled in a deadly business deal with a crooked businessman and his henchman. With their lives on the line, they must rely on their wits and courage to survive.
In Victorian London, a mysterious and suspicious lodger moves in with a landlady suspected of murder. As the police inspector investigates, dark secrets and suspicions arise, leading to a thrilling manhunt.