If you enjoyed the tense, high-stakes drama of Criminal Activities (2015), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 gripping movies and shows that deliver similar thrills, from shady deals to moral dilemmas. Whether you love crime capers or psychological suspense, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Se7en (1995)
Description: A dark, psychological crime thriller with a relentless pursuit of a serial killer, delving into themes of sin and morality.
Fact: The film's iconic ending was so shocking that the studio initially wanted it changed, but the director fought to keep it.


Mystic River (2003)
Description: A haunting crime drama exploring trauma, friendship, and the consequences of violence in a close-knit community.
Fact: The film features an ensemble cast and won two Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Sean Penn.


The Departed (2006)
Description: A gripping crime thriller with intense moral ambiguity, undercover operations, and violent confrontations, mirroring the tension and betrayal found in similar narratives.
Fact: The film is a remake of the Hong Kong movie 'Infernal Affairs' and won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.


Zodiac (2007)
Description: A meticulous crime procedural delving into obsession, unsolved mysteries, and the psychological toll of investigation.
Fact: The film is based on the real-life Zodiac Killer case, one of the most infamous unsolved serial killer mysteries in U.S. history.


Gone Baby Gone (2007)
Description: A morally complex crime story involving kidnapping, investigative procedures, and ethical quandaries, set in a bleak urban environment.
Fact: The film is based on a novel by Dennis Lehane, who also wrote 'Mystic River' and 'Shutter Island'.


No Country for Old Men (2007)
Description: A neo-western crime thriller with relentless tension, a chilling antagonist, and themes of fate and violence.
Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is based on Cormac McCarthy's novel of the same name.


The Town (2010)
Description: A heist film with deep character studies, exploring loyalty, crime, and redemption in a tightly-knit community.
Fact: Ben Affleck both directed and starred in the film, which is based on the novel 'Prince of Thieves' by Chuck Hogan.


Prisoners (2013)
Description: A dark, suspenseful crime drama exploring themes of justice, vengeance, and moral dilemmas, with a gritty, atmospheric tone.
Fact: The film's screenplay was on the Black List, a survey of the most liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood, in


Sicario (2015)
Description: A tense, brutal exploration of the drug war, featuring morally ambiguous characters and high-stakes operations.
Fact: The title 'Sicario' means 'hitman' in Spanish, reflecting the film's violent and unforgiving world.


Wind River (2017)
Description: A crime thriller set in a harsh, isolated environment, focusing on a murder investigation with themes of justice and survival.
Fact: The film was inspired by real-life cases of missing Native American women, bringing attention to an often-overlooked issue.
