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A list of 50 movies featuring police officers, detectives, criminals and thrillers, ranked by user ratings and popularity. See titles, genres, directors, stars and summaries of each movie, from The Silence of the Lambs to Léon: The Professional.
- End of Watch. Anna Kendrick, Jake Gyllenhaal, America Ferrera. 3,262 votes. End of Watch, released in 2012, is a gripping police drama that delves deep into the lives of two LAPD officers, played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña.
- Seven. Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow. 1,642 votes. In 1995's Seven, director David Fincher crafts a dark tale revolving around two homicide detectives - seasoned veteran Morgan Freeman and his impulsive partner Brad Pitt - who embark on a chilling investigation involving murders inspired by the seven deadly sins.
- Lethal Weapon Franchise. 3,277 votes. The Lethal Weapon franchise launched in 1987 starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as mismatched LAPD detectives Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh.
- Training Day. Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn. 2,294 votes. Training Day stars Denzel Washington in an unforgettable Oscar-winning performance as Alonzo Harris - a corrupt LAPD narcotics detective who takes rookie cop Jake Hoyt (Ethan Hawke) under his wing for a twisted day of lessons in the dark side of law enforcement.
- Se7en. "Se7en" is a psychological thriller focusing on a serial killer known only as "John Doe," who kills specific victims to illustrate the seven deadly sins.
- The Silence of the Lambs. "The Silence of the Lambs" is adapted from Thomas Harris' novel of the same name, and while it's not the first adaptation of his work, it's arguably the best.
- The Departed. Martin Scorsese's crime thriller, "The Departed," is based on the story structure of "Infernal Affairs" with a loose approximation of the Winter Hill Gang in Boston, Massachusetts.
- M. Fritz Lang's "M" stars Peter Lorre as serial killer Hans Beckert. He's a particularly nasty one, as his preferences target children. This makes him a target of legitimate law enforcement and the criminal underworld, ultimately resulting in an investigation from both sides of the law.
A personal list of favorite cop movies from various genres and decades, ranked by IMDb ratings and user votes. See titles, directors, stars, summaries, and watch options for each movie.
A list of the best movies about law enforcement and the individual cops, according to one user's opinion. Includes classics like Vertigo, The Departed, Fargo, and BlacKkKlansman, as well as some lesser-known gems.
May 21, 2024 · A list of the top cop films ever, featuring action, comedy, drama, and thriller genres. From classics like 'The Untouchables' and 'Miss Congeniality' to recent hits like 'Luther: The Fallen Sun' and '21 Jump Street', find out which movies made the cut.
Apr 19, 2024 · The 25 best police movies of all time. Cop a load of this: these have to be the finest depictions of law enforcement on screen, both good and bad. Stephen Graves Follow @stephengraves. 19 April 2024 / 15:09 BST. Photo by Matt Popovich on Unsplash. Cop flicks have been around as for long as people have been making movies.
