Hidden gems
Underrated crime movies
Great crime films that flew under the radar — high ratings, low profile, ranked so the best-kept secrets come first.
City of God
Once Upon a Time in America
Witness for the Prosecution
Bound by Honor
The Hate U Give
Memories of Murder
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Double Indemnity
Some Like It Hot
Elite Squad
M
The Sting
Dial M for Murder
Rashomon
Casino
Heat
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Rope
Freedom Writers
Chinatown
A Bronx Tale
Forgotten
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
On the Waterfront
The Night of the Hunter
Fargo
Dogman
Just Mercy
Dog Day Afternoon
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
Stand by Me
Shoplifters
Carlito's Way
See You Up There
Papillon
The Best Offer
Infernal Affairs
L.A. Confidential
Batman: Under the Red Hood
Underrated movies by genre
Good to know
What makes a movie underrated?
These are films rated 7.0 or higher by viewers but with far fewer votes than the blockbusters, and out long enough to count as overlooked rather than just new — genuinely good crime movies most people have missed.
Are these crime movies actually worth watching?
Every title here clears a 7.0+ rating on a verified vote count, so the score is real — just under the radar. Top of the list: City of God, Once Upon a Time in America, Witness for the Prosecution.
Where can I stream these hidden gems?
Every film links to its page with live streaming availability for your country.