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    French Crime Movies

    The 40 most popular french crime movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Léon: The Professional
    TMDB4.1

    Léon: The Professional

    1994 · 1h 51m

    country: France

    Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.

    Anatomy of a Fall
    TMDB3.8
    FF5.0

    Anatomy of a Fall

    2023 · 2h 31m

    country: France

    A woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the sole witness.

    The Transporter
    TMDB3.4

    The Transporter

    2002 · 1h 32m

    country: United States

    Former Special Forces officer Frank Martin will deliver anything to anyone for the right price, and his no-questions-asked policy puts him in high demand. But when he realizes his latest cargo is alive, it sets in motion a dangerous chain of events. The bound and gagged Lai is being smuggled to France by a shady American businessman, and Frank works to save her as his own illegal activities are uncovered by a French detective.

    Bazaar (Murder in the Building)
    TMDB3.2

    Bazaar (Murder in the Building)

    2026 · 1h 46m

    country: France

    Misanthropic novelist François writes gripping crime stories – “Agatha Christie meets The Scarlet Pimpernel” – but outside of the swashbuckling imaginary world of his Marquis la Rose-novels, life is far from thrilling. His partner Colette, a professor at the Sorbonne and world-renowned expert on Alfred Hitchcock, is tired of watching François sit around their apartment in his pyjamas and yearns for the excitement of the classic films she watches with her students. When Colette begins to suspect their flamboyant actor neighbour of murdering his wife, the couple’s mundane lives are turned upside down – and their stale relationship is jolted back to life.

    Taken 2
    TMDB3.2

    Taken 2

    2012 · 1h 31m

    country: France

    In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter.

    Transporter 2
    TMDB3.2

    Transporter 2

    2005 · 1h 28m

    country: France

    Professional driver, and former Special Forces officer, Frank Martin is living in Miami, where he is temporarily filling in for a friend as the chauffeur for a government narcotics control policy director and his family. The young boy in the family is targeted for kidnapping, and Frank immediately becomes involved in protecting the child and exposing the kidnappers.

    Transporter 3
    TMDB3.1

    Transporter 3

    2008 · 1h 44m

    country: France

    Frank Martin puts the driving gloves on to deliver Valentina, the kidnapped daughter of a Ukrainian government official, from Marseilles to Odessa on the Black Sea. En route, he has to contend with thugs who want to intercept Valentina's safe delivery and not let his personal feelings get in the way of his dangerous objective.

    Irreversible
    TMDB3.6

    Irreversible

    2002 · 1h 37m

    country: France

    A woman’s lover and her ex-boyfriend take justice into their own hands after she becomes the victim of a rapist. Because some acts can’t be undone. Because man is an animal. Because the desire for vengeance is a natural impulse. Because most crimes remain unpunished.

    Unleashed
    TMDB3.5

    Unleashed

    2005 · 1h 43m

    country: China

    Raised as a slave, Danny is used to fighting for his survival. In fact, his "master," Bart, thinks of him as a pet and goes as far as leashing him with a collar so they can make money in fight clubs, where Danny is the main contender. When Bart's crew is in a car accident, Danny escapes and meets a blind, kindhearted piano tuner who takes him in and uses music to free the fighter's long-buried heart.

    On the Road
    TMDB3.9

    On the Road

    2026 · 1h 33m

    country: Mexico

    Veneno, a rebellious young drifter, frequents roadside diners where he sleeps with truck drivers. Urgently needing a ride, he meets Muñeco, a hard-edged driver who keeps to himself. He convinces Muñeco to take him deep into the hyper-masculine world of long-haul trucking across the north of Mexico. As they travel together and an unexpected intimacy builds between them, shadows from Veneno’s past resurface, putting both their lives at risk.

    From Paris with Love
    TMDB3.3

    From Paris with Love

    2010 · 1h 32m

    country: United Kingdom

    James Reese has a good job as an ambassador's aid in France, but his real passion is a side gig—working in a minor role in the CIA. He would love to be a full-fledged agent and can't believe his luck when he lands an assignment with Charlie Wax. Trigger-happy Charlie soon has James crying for his desk job, but when he learns that the same guys they're trying to catch are after him, James realises that Charlie may be his only hope of survival.

    Smokin' Aces
    TMDB3.2

    Smokin' Aces

    2006 · 1h 49m

    country: France

    When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sure he's no longer breathing.

    Baise-moi
    TMDB2.4

    Baise-moi

    2000 · 1h 17m

    country: France

    Nadine and Manu are two mad women, as tidy as can be, almost perfectionists. They have several things in common: extreme sex, drugs, beer and the trigger. They find the solution to their problems with guns and beware to those who dare to get in their way!

    Dogman
    TMDB3.9

    Dogman

    2023 · 1h 55m

    country: France

    A boy, bruised by life, finds his salvation through the love of his dogs.

    Taxi
    TMDB3.4
    FF3.5

    Taxi

    1998 · 1h 26m

    country: France

    In Marseilles a skilled pizza delivery boy Daniel who drives a scooter finally has his dreams come true. He gets a taxi license. Caught by the police for a huge speed infraction, he will help Emilien, a loser inspector who can't drive, on the track of German bank robbers, so he doesn't lose his license and his dream job.

    Le Samouraï
    TMDB3.9
    FF3.5

    Le Samouraï

    1967 · 1h 45m

    country: France

    After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts, finds himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer, and not even his armor of fedora and trench coat can protect him.

    Assault on Precinct 13
    TMDB3.1
    FF3.0

    Assault on Precinct 13

    2005 · 1h 49m

    country: United States

    On New Year's Eve, inside a police station that's about to be closed for good, officer Jake Roenick must cobble together a force made up cops and criminals to save themselves from a mob looking to kill mobster Marion Bishop.

    A Private Life
    TMDB2.7

    A Private Life

    2025 · 1h 48m

    country: France

    When renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner learns of the sudden death of a patient, she suspects murder. She mounts a private investigation, enlisting an odd assortment of quirky characters.

    Contraband
    TMDB3.2

    Contraband

    2012 · 1h 49m

    country: Iceland

    When his brother-in-law runs afoul of a drug lord, family man Chris Farraday turns to a skill he abandoned long ago—smuggling—to repay the debt. But the job goes wrong, and Farraday finds himself wanted by cops, crooks and killers alike.

    Miss Sloane
    TMDB3.7

    Miss Sloane

    2016 · 2h 13m

    country: France

    An ambitious lobbyist faces off against the powerful gun lobby in an attempt to pass gun control legislation.

    The Gunman
    TMDB2.9

    The Gunman

    2015 · 1h 55m

    country: France

    Eight years after fleeing the Congo following his assassination of that country's minister of mining, former assassin Jim Terrier is back, suffering from PTSD and digging wells to atone for his violent past. After an attempt is made on his life, Terrier flies to London to find out who wants him dead -- and why. Terrier's search leads him to a reunion with Annie, a woman he once loved, who is now married to an oily businessman with dealings in Africa.

    Lost Bullet 2
    TMDB3.3

    Lost Bullet 2

    2022 · 1h 38m

    country: Belgium

    Having cleared his name, genius mechanic Lino has only one goal in mind: getting revenge on the corrupt cops who killed his brother and his mentor.

    Femme Fatale
    TMDB3.1

    Femme Fatale

    2002 · 1h 54m

    country: Switzerland

    A $10-million diamond rip-off, a stolen identity, a new life married to a diplomat. Laure Ash has risked big, won big. But then a tabloid shutterbug snaps her picture in Paris, and suddenly, enemies from Laure's secret past know who and where she is. And they all want their share of the diamond heist. Or her life. Or both.

    Dark Places
    TMDB3.0

    Dark Places

    2015 · 1h 53m

    country: France

    A woman who survived the brutal killing of her family as a child is forced to confront the events of that day.

    Case 137
    TMDB3.4

    Case 137

    2025 · 1h 55m

    country: France

    When Internal Affairs officer Stéphanie investigates a young man severely injured during a chaotic Paris demonstration and finds no police misconduct, the routine case hits close to home upon her discovering the victim is from her native town.

    It Was Just an Accident
    TMDB3.6
    FF5.0

    It Was Just an Accident

    2025 · 1h 44m

    country: Iran

    An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor.

    Ruby & Quentin
    TMDB3.4

    Ruby & Quentin

    2003 · 1h 25m

    country: France

    After hiding his loot and getting thrown in jail, brooding outlaw Ruby befriends Quentin, a dim-witted and garrulous giant. After Quentin botches a solo escape attempt, they make a break together. Unable to shake the clumsy Quentin, Ruby is forced to take him along as he pursues his former partners in crime to avenge the death of the woman he loved and get to the money.

    The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
    TMDB3.6

    The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

    1989 · 2h 4m

    country: France

    When churlish mobster Albert Spica acquires an upscale French restaurant in London, he dines there nightly, effectively scaring off the clientele with his bad manners. His wife, Georgina, is especially disgusted by him, and soon begins an affair with regular guest Michael. Despite their best efforts to keep it secret, Spica learns about their trysts, and he plots a terrible revenge.

    The Seed of the Sacred Fig
    TMDB3.8
    FF5.0

    The Seed of the Sacred Fig

    2024 · 2h 47m

    country: France

    Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.

    Beating Hearts
    TMDB3.6

    Beating Hearts

    2024 · 2h 40m

    country: France

    Local rebellious teenager Clotaire falls for his schoolmate Jackie, but gang violence leads him to a darker destructive path. After years apart, the star-crossed lovers discover that every path they've taken leads them back together.

    22 Bullets
    TMDB3.3

    22 Bullets

    2010 · 1h 57m

    country: France

    A retired mobster goes on a revenge spree after being left for dead with 22 bullets in his body by his former childhood friend.

    Taxi 2
    TMDB3.1

    Taxi 2

    2000 · 1h 22m

    country: France

    A cabdriver and a cop race to Paris to rescue a love interest and the Japanese minister of defense from kidnappers.

    The Stranger
    TMDB3.4

    The Stranger

    2025 · 2h 2m

    country: France

    Algiers, 1938. Meursault, a quiet and unassuming employee in his early thirties, attends his mother's funeral without shedding a tear. The next day, he begins a casual affair with Marie, a work colleague. He quickly slips back into his usual routine.

    Marlowe
    TMDB2.9

    Marlowe

    2023 · 1h 49m

    country: France

    Private detective Philip Marlowe becomes embroiled in an investigation involving a wealthy Californian family after a beautiful blonde hires him to track down her former lover.

    District 13: Ultimatum
    TMDB3.2

    District 13: Ultimatum

    2009 · 1h 41m

    country: France

    Damien and Leito return to District 13 on a mission to bring peace to the troubled sector that is controlled by five different gang bosses, before the city’s secret services take drastic measures to solve the problem.

    Purple Noon
    TMDB3.8
    FF5.0

    Purple Noon

    1960 · 1h 58m

    country: France

    Tom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than even he can guess.

    Breathless
    TMDB3.7

    Breathless

    1960 · 1h 30m

    country: France

    A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he attempts to persuade a girl to run away to Italy with him.

    Squad 36
    TMDB3.1

    Squad 36

    2025 · 2h 4m

    country: France

    Forced out of his elite unit, a troubled cop launches his own rogue investigation when mysterious killings claim the lives of his former colleagues.

    Les Misérables
    TMDB3.8

    Les Misérables

    2019 · 1h 44m

    country: France

    Stéphane has recently joined the Anti-Crime Squad in Montfermeil, in the suburbs of Paris, France, where Victor Hugo set his famed novel “Les Miserables”. Alongside his new colleagues Chris and Gwada – both experienced members of the team – he quickly discovers tensions running high between local gangs. When the trio finds themselves overrun during the course of an arrest, a drone captures the encounter, threatening to expose the reality of everyday life.

    Pierrot le Fou
    TMDB3.7
    FF2.0

    Pierrot le Fou

    1965 · 1h 50m

    country: France

    Pierrot escapes his boring society and travels from Paris to the Mediterranean Sea with Marianne, a girl chased by hit-men from Algeria. They lead an unorthodox life, always on the run.

    About French Crime Movies

    French cinema

    French cinema invented much of what we consider film language, then reinvented it again with the Nouvelle Vague of the late 1950s. It remains Europe's most prolific film industry, with a strong tradition of state support for auteur work.

    Crime

    Crime films trace the machinery around lawbreaking — heists, syndicates, investigations, and the people worn down by all three. From film noir through the American gangster epic to modern procedurals, it's a genre that doubles as social commentary.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1960–2026
    Best reviewed
    Léon: The Professional (8.3)
    Often also
    Drama, Thriller, Action

    Common questions

    What are the best French crime movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Léon: The Professional, Anatomy of a Fall, and The Transporter. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    French crime movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
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