Can’t get enough of hitmen, mobsters, and a general sense of lawless mayhem? With HBO Max’s vast catalog of films, which includes a rich library in the crime genre, you’re sure to find something that quells your urge for sweet scores and getaway plans. Everything including murder mysteries, bank robberies, and “family business” can be found in the HBO Max film library, so here’s a selection available to find that ranges from underrated gems to all-time classics.

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‘American Gangster’ (2007)

Rotten Tomatoes: 81% | IMDb: 7.8/10

Brought to life by Ridley Scott, American Gangster stars Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas, a man who has inherited the title of the number one importer of heroin in Harlem. However, on his tail is Russell Crowe’s Richie Roberts, a man for whom the solving of the heroin problem is priority number one. As is expected from two talented leads, American Gangster is perhaps best known for its performances, with both Washington and Crowe managing to bring both grit and nuance. Nominated for two Academy Awards, the film goes down as one of the most underrated in Scott’s iconic back catalog. - Jake Hodges

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‘Out of Time’ (2003)

Rotten Tomatoes: 64% | IMDb: 6.5/10

This winding crime drama follows the rollercoaster life of Denzel Washington’s Matt Lee Whitlock, a man for whom nothing seems to run smoothly. With his trust challenged by those around him, his chance to solve a particularly brutal double homicide case lands him in a race against time to prove the perpetrator guilty before suspicion lands at his door. Packed full of action and tension, Out of Time is just as strong at thrills as it is at its pensive mystery, backed by a brilliant lead performance from Washington. The movie was also somewhat of a breakout role for a young Eva Mendes, with her performance sparking the interest of the Teen Choice Awards, which nominated her for Best Female Breakout Role. - Jake Hodges

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‘Ronin’ (1998)

Rotten Tomatoes: 70% | IMDb: 7.2/10

This action/thriller from John Frankenheimer follows a group of vigilante former special servicemen who are tasked with retrieving an important suitcase before it enters the clutches of the Russians. Like a slow-forming web, each facet of this intriguing story comes together neatly to form an action-packed tale of deceit and danger. The title, Ronin, actually refers to the Japanese name for a samurai without a master, perfectly encapsulating the enigmatic danger of the central characters in this story. Able to keep you hanging on to every word, Ronin is an action fan’s dream. - Jake Hodges

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‘Stone’ (2010)

Rotten Tomatoes: 50% | IMDb: 5.4/10

Starring the likes of Robert De Niro and Edward Norton, this twisted game of deception follows De Niro as parole officer Jack, who, just weeks away from retirement, has one last case to crack in the form of convicted arsonist Gerald “Stone” Creeson (Norton). However, what starts as a routine case soon becomes a messy, tangled web of lies of romance that neither of the men could have ever seen coming. An intriguing plot delivers on its promise with a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Backed by superb performances from De Niro and Milla Jovovich, it is Norton who steals the show, with the actor even spending time with real prisoners in preparation for the role. - Jake Hodges

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‘Ricochet’ (1991)

Rotten Tomatoes: 74% | IMDb: 6.2/10

Packed full of thrills and spills, Ricochet begins with Denzel Washington’s Nick Styles, a young LAPD cop who injures Earl Talbot Blake (John Lithgow) at a carnival during a drug deal gone wrong, managing to get him sent to prison. Some years later, Blake is out, and Styles is assistant district attorney, with Blake hunting him down hell-bent on exacting revenge. Washington is no stranger to the action genre, with this one of his most underrated performances. With both men ending up in a cat-and-mouse game in which neither knows what role they are truly playing, Ricochet is a movie that will keep you guessing without ever losing its simple yet effective premise. - Jake Hodges

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'A Most Violent Year' (2014)

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 7.0/10

Writer-director J.C. Chandor captures award-worthy performances in A Most Violent Year, a terrific crime thriller starring Oscar Isaac (X-Men: Apocalypse) and Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye). Grounded by Chandor’s gripping script, the film harnesses the realities of a tumultuous moment in New York City’s history surrounding organized criminal activities. Together, Isaac and Chastain play a loving and ambitious couple determined to protect their family and businesses, regardless of legal or moral expectations. A Most Violent Year presents the gray areas and ethical dilemmas through stellar drama and critically praised performances. – Yael Tygiel

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'The Little Things' (2021)

Rotten Tomatoes: 45% | IMDb: 6.3/10

Written and directed by John Lee Hancock, The Little Things is an intense crime thriller starring Denzel Washington as a Kern County Deputy Sheriff named Joe Deacon, who, on a routine evidence-gathering assignment, finds himself knee-deep in a murder investigation. Deacon joins forces with Sergeant Jim Baxter (Rami Malek), and The Little Things follows as they become embroiled in the hunt for a serial killer terrorizing Los Angeles. Coming from different backgrounds, experiences, and processes, the unlikely partners begin to uncover secrets linking the case to Sheriff Deacon’s past — with deadly results. The Little Things features a haunting performance from Jared Leto and co-stars Natalie Morales and Michael Hyatt. – Yael Tygiel

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'The Player' (1992)

Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.5/10

Griffin Mill (Tim Robbins), a hotshot film producer who greenlights and rejects thousands of screenplay pitches, has been receiving anonymous death threats from who he assumes is a writer that had a pitch rejected. Mill meets with the writer who he believes is harassing him, but when their conversation escalates to a fight, Mill murders the writer and stages the scene as a robbery believing his strife is now over. But the next day, Mill receives another letter from his stalker. Robert Altman’s satire of the Hollywood machine is still relevant 30 years later, as it pokes fun at incompetant studio executives and mocks the egos of movie stars and producers alike. A beautifully shot film that features a bevy of cameos from A-listers of the time.

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'Blood Simple' (1984)

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.5/10

The Coen brothers announced themselves as cinematic wunderkinds to be reckoned with in their stylish neo noir debut. Set deep in the heart of Texas, a jealous bar owner (Dan Hedaya) hires a cheap hitman (M. Emmet Walsh) to murder his cheating wife (Frances McDormand) and her lover (John Getz). A taut thriller that will grip you to its closing moments.

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'No Sudden Move' (2021)

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 6.4/10

The latest film from Steven Soderbergh, director of films such as Ocean’s Eleven and Out of Sight, is set in 1954 Detroit and follows a group of small-time criminals tasked with stealing a valuable document. But when the heist goes sideways, they search for those who hired them and for what the purpose was. Featuring a stellar cast that includes Don Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, Kieran Culkin, Brendan Fraser and Jon Hamm, Soderbergh’s newest heist film presents a fresh take on the genre and askews some of the trappings of those stories to create an unpredictable narrative.

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