Movies and TvShows featuring "noir-thriller" theme.
When a nosy reporter witnesses a murder, an innocent man becomes the prime suspect in a murder trial. As the trial progresses, more evidence is revealed, casting doubt on the man's guilt. With the help of a young reporter, the man must prove his innocence and find the real killer.
Bad Education (2004) is a gripping and intense drama set in a Catholic boarding school in Madrid, Spain. The film explores themes of sexual identity, drug abuse, childhood trauma, and the corruption within the Catholic Church. The story follows an investigative journalist who uncovers a scandal involving a pedophile priest and his past relationships with the students. As the journalist delves deeper, he confronts his own personal demons and the dark secrets of the school. This thought-provoking film paints a disturbing picture of power, abuse, and the consequences of remaining silent.
Coma is a mystery thriller about a young doctor who discovers a dark secret within her hospital. She uncovers a conspiracy involving the illegal organ trade, and must race against time to expose the truth before becoming the next victim.
When a bedridden woman accidentally overhears a phone conversation about a murder plot, she becomes inextricably involved in a web of deception and danger. With only a phone line as her connection to the outside world, she must race against time to save her own life.
Nightwatch is a psychological drama that follows a night watchman who becomes entangled in a murder investigation. As he navigates the dark and twisty alleys of the city, he discovers shocking secrets and finds himself questioning his own sanity. With a blend of horror and thriller elements, Nightwatch keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as the plot unravels.
A police detective in Japan investigates the mysterious disappearance of a woman and uncovers a web of secrets and lies. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself confronting his own past and facing the dark underbelly of society.
Cash Truck is a gripping action-crime-drama that follows the story of a new employee at an American company specializing in security for cash trucks. As he navigates the dangerous world of armored-truck heists, betrayal, and revenge, he becomes entangled in a conspiracy thriller that puts his life at risk. Fueled by the murder of his son, the protagonist seeks to uncover the truth and take down those responsible.
A woman witnesses a murder and goes on the run to escape the killer and protect herself. She is pursued by a police inspector and a gangster, leading to a thrilling chase through the streets of San Francisco.
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.
In Storm Warning (1950), a reporter witnesses a murder committed by members of the Ku Klux Klan. She becomes a target of intimidation and must navigate a web of corruption to bring the culprits to justice.
In 'I Died a Thousand Times,' an ex-convict is coerced into attempting a dangerous heist in the high Sierras. Along the way, he forms unexpected relationships and encounters treachery that threatens his life. This film-noir crime thriller explores themes of unrequited love, dissension, and the lengths people will go to for redemption.
Naked Alibi is a crime noir thriller about a police detective who finds himself accused of police brutality and must clear his name. As he investigates the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and betrayal that leads him to the real criminals.
'Limbo' is about a jaded detective named Travis Hurley who arrives in a small Australian outback city to investigate a twenty-year-old unsolved homicide of a local Aboriginal woman. As he forms connections with the victim's broken family, Travis uncovers a series of difficult truths that shed light on the complexities of loss and injustice faced by First Nations Australians.
Border Incident is a crime film noir thriller that explores the illegal immigration trade and the abuse suffered by Mexican migrant workers.
Undercurrent (1946) is a psychological thriller film-noir directed by Vincente Minnelli. The story revolves around a woman named Ann Hamilton who falls in love with two brothers, Alan and Michael Garroway. As Ann gets closer to uncovering the truth about the mysterious disappearance of Michael's previous wife, she becomes entangled in a dangerous web of secrets, jealousy, and murder. With uncanny resemblances, shocking revelations, and a suspenseful plot, Undercurrent keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
When a Polish merchant marine is accused of murder, a young tomboy befriends him and helps uncover the truth, testing their loyalty and challenging the local police.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 2008 movie that follows the story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a brilliant scientist who develops a serum that unleashes his dark alter ego, Mr. Hyde. As Hyde's violent and sadistic tendencies begin to take over, Jekyll must struggle to regain control before it's too late.
In Second Chance, a hitman finds himself on the run and must rescue a woman who is in danger. Set in a small town in Mexico, the movie takes viewers on a thrilling journey of suspense, crime, and drama. With its film-noir elements and daring rescues, Second Chance keeps audiences hooked from beginning to end.
Crime in the Streets is a 1956 film that explores the harsh realities of poverty and gang violence in New York City. The story follows a group of juvenile delinquents who form a street gang, engaging in illegal activities and causing havoc in their neighborhood. The film delves into themes of anger, fear, and the consequences of premeditated murder. It sheds light on the struggles of the working-class residents living in slums and the efforts of a social worker to intervene and bring about change.
