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.