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    Russian Crime Movies

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

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    Leviathan
    TMDB3.7

    Leviathan

    2014 · 2h 21m

    country: Russia

    In a Russian coastal town, Kolya is forced to fight the corrupt mayor when he is told that his house will be demolished. He recruits a lawyer friend to help, but the man's arrival brings further misfortune for Kolya and his family.

    Mute Witness
    TMDB3.2

    Mute Witness

    1995 · 1h 35m

    country: Germany

    When a mute makeup/special effects artist working on a low-budget slasher film gets locked in a dilapidated Moscow movie studio late one night, she thinks she witnesses the making of a snuff film. Thus begins a night of terror.

    Белая стрела

    TMDB2.8

    Белая стрела

    2007

    country: Russia

    No overview available

    Escape from Tarkov. Raid.
    TMDB4.0

    Escape from Tarkov. Raid.

    2021 · 1h 5m

    country: Russia

    In the film adaptation by Director Anton Rosenberg, the audience opens the world of the game and the armed conflict that occurred in the Norvinsk region, a special economic zone on the border between Russia and Europe. The main operating parties are two private military companies – USEC and BEAR, commencing fierce battles, including the fights with the remaining gangs in the city called Scavs. The protagonist is in the occupied city of Tarkov, the exits of which are blocked by UN peacekeepers and Russian military troops.

    Dead Man's Bluff
    TMDB3.4

    Dead Man's Bluff

    2005 · 1h 51m

    country: Russia

    Sergei and Simon have to deliver a suitcase full of heroin to Mikhalych or else they will be killed. There is one minor detail: the only problem-solving technique they are familiar with is a shot in the head.

    Tycoon
    TMDB2.6

    Tycoon

    2002 · 2h 8m

    country: France

    During the Gorbachev years, Platon Makovski and his four buddies are university students who jump on the private capitalism movement. Fast-forward 20 years, Platon finds himself the richest man in Russia, having sacrificed his friends to get to the top. But with this cynical rise, comes a brutal fall.

    Silver Skates
    TMDB3.8

    Silver Skates

    2020 · 2h 16m

    country: Russia

    1899, the Christmas-time St.Petersburg. Ice-covered rivers and canals of the capital seethe with festive activities. On the eve of the new century those who should not be destined to meet, come together. They are people from different worlds: Matvey, the son of a lamplighter, whose only treasure is his silver-plated skates; Alice is the daughter of a high-ranking official dreaming of science. Each of them has his own difficult life-story, but having accidentally met they rush forward together in pursuit of their dreams.

    Centaur
    TMDB3.8

    Centaur

    2023 · 1h 41m

    country: Russia

    Liza works at night, a taxi ride for her is a moment of much-desired peace. The driver Sasha inspires confidence, he knows the approach to the most demanding client. There are many unexpected turns in the lights of the big city, behind each of which lies a terrible threat. And perhaps the main danger is closer than it seems.

    The Hero
    TMDB3.0

    The Hero

    2019 · 2h

    country: Russia

    An alumni of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service who is settled in Europe gets a call from his father who was considered dead and he sets on a mission to find him with the help of his first love.

    Cargo 200
    TMDB3.4

    Cargo 200

    2007 · 1h 29m

    country: Russia

    While returning to Leningrad from a visit to his brother, Professor Artyom's car breaks down and he finds assistance at an isolated farmhouse occupied by Alexey, his wife, a Vietnamese laborer, and a stranger who wanders around the farm. When his car is repaired, Artyom leaves, drunk on moonshine, and students Valera and Angelika arrive. After Valera gets drunk, the stranger abducts Angelika.

    22 Minutes
    TMDB2.6

    22 Minutes

    2014 · 1h 30m

    country: Russia

    22 minutes got Russian marine to free a hijacked oil tanker far from shore.

    The Factory
    TMDB3.1

    The Factory

    2018 · 1h 49m

    country: Russia

    When a factory is bound to close, a group of workers decides to take action against the owner.

    The Rifleman of the Voroshilov Regiment
    TMDB3.5

    The Rifleman of the Voroshilov Regiment

    1999 · 1h 35m

    country: Russia

    A very typical post-Soviet era storyline. A bunch of vagabonds lured an innocent teenage girl to their apartment, offered her a drink, intimidated, then gang raped her. Local cops are incapable to undertake an adequate actions against the scoundrels - prevented by the superior chief of the local police, who is the dad of one of the scumbags. The case is closed. The girl's granddad tired of an endless circumlocution decides to take revenge in his own hands.

    Wrong Cops
    TMDB3.0

    Wrong Cops

    2013 · 1h 23m

    country: Belgium

    A group of bad cops look to dispose of a body that one of them accidentally shot.

    12
    TMDB3.3

    12

    2007 · 2h 39m

    country: Russia

    A loose remake of “12 Angry Men”, “12” is set in contemporary Moscow where 12 very different men must unanimously decide the fate of a young Chechen accused of murdering his step-father, a Russian army officer. Consigned to a makeshift jury room in a school gymnasium, one by one each man takes center stage to confront, connect, and confess while the accused awaits a verdict and revisits his heartbreaking journey through war in flashbacks.

    Brother
    TMDB3.7

    Brother

    1997 · 1h 36m

    country: Russia

    Danila goes to his successful brother, Victor, in Petersburg to start a new life. Unknown to Danila, Victor is a contract killer, but is in hiding after asking for too much money to assassinate a Chechen mob boss. To avoid exposure, Victor convinces Danila to kill the boss instead.

    Without Justice
    TMDB4.0

    Without Justice

    1993 · 1h 30m

    country: Russia

    A mother and daughter were brutally murdered in their apartment on Saturday morning. The killer treated the latter cruelly — her face was disfigured beyond recognition. The missing item — an ancient cross with black pearls — was found at one of the acquaintances of the murdered woman. He was hastily tried and sentenced to capital punishment...

    The Fixer
    TMDB3.4

    The Fixer

    2012 · 1h 19m

    country: Russia

    The older of two brothers is a lawyer, a successful man who everyone is turning to with various problems. But he himself has to solve the main task of his life - to pull his younger brother out of trouble.

    Locust
    TMDB2.9

    Locust

    2014 · 1h 58m

    country: Russia

    The innocent summer affair began as a love story between two young people. Lera and Artem could not break it off, as well as they didn`t have enough of faith, patience and desire to overcome all the obstacles on their life path. The Locust Generation wants to have all at once. The Locust generation will sweep everything on its way. The affair began as a naive young love and passion will turn into a series of bloody assassinations.

    Steel Butterfly
    TMDB2.4

    Steel Butterfly

    2012 · 1h 40m

    country: Russia

    A story about a homeless teenager Chuma and her relationships with police.

    Racket
    TMDB3.0

    Racket

    1992

    country: Russia

    No overview available

    The Scent of Life

    TMDB0.5

    The Scent of Life

    2007 · 1h 27m

    country: Unknown

    This is a tough story of a love triangle, but not just treason. Here, love coexists next to death, and real life is intertwined with mysticism.

    Brother 2
    TMDB3.5

    Brother 2

    2000 · 2h 2m

    country: Russia

    Arriving in Moscow, Chechen War veteran Danila meets Konstantin, an old friend who tells him that his twin brother has been forced into signing a crooked contract with a US ice hockey team. Soon after this meeting, Danila discovers Konstantin dead and he sets out to avenge his death; a journey that leads him to Chicago and a whole new experience.

    F20
    TMDB2.5

    F20

    2022 · 1h 28m

    country: Russia

    Oleg is a suburban guy, he has been into boxing since childhood, now together with his friend Lyokha they work in a car repair shop on the Kanonersky island, where they live your average Russian life. He is saving for a round-the-world trip, making plans until a training session cuts his life into the “before” and “after” parts.

    The Thief
    TMDB3.5

    The Thief

    1997 · 1h 36m

    country: Russia

    Katya and her 6-year-old son Sanya, who, in 1952, meet a veteran Soviet officer named Tolyan. Katya falls in love with Tolyan, who turns out to be a small time criminal, but who also becomes a father figure to Sanya ...

    The Ninth
    TMDB3.1

    The Ninth

    2019 · 1h 39m

    country: Russia

    Petersburg at the end of the 19th century was embraced by a massive enthusiasm for the occult sciences and esotericism. British medium Olivia Reed arrives in the capital of the Russian Empire on tour and gathers crowds of people at her public spiritualistic sessions. At this time, a series of ritual mysterious murders takes place in the city. Girls are abducted on the streets, their mutilated bodies are found in various parts of the city. The investigation is carried out by a young police officer Rostov and his assistant Ganin. With each new victim, things are becoming more confused. Suspicion leads Rostov to Olivia, and he decides to turn to her in the hope that her genuine or imaginary ability to summon the spirits of the dead can help to get on the trail of the killer.

    Похитители воды

    TMDB2.0

    Похитители воды

    1992

    country: Russia

    No overview available

    The Head
    TMDB1.6

    The Head

    2004 · 1h 30m

    country: Russia

    The Soviet Russia of old is an immobile head without a body that appears in various locations, clashing with the morals and sentiments of a modern rich man. This man seeks advise from the head but finds that it is annoyingly unresponsive or unhelpful as it sends him on various missions and tests. At times he uses violence or oral rape to get what he wants until he grows too exasperated. Most of the movie consists of improvised dialogue or rants, and meandering scenes in a weapons shop, a railway, and a meeting where the man performs a bizarre magic performance with chickens, eggs and a cardboard box..

    Classic
    TMDB2.4

    Classic

    1998 · 1h 40m

    country: Russia

    In Russia, there has long been a society of billiards, whose members are scattered throughout the country. Many of them have long become millionaires. And they should thank the old school teachers for this. Most of these old people live starving and lonely. In order to somehow brighten up their old age, the new generation of billiards decided to chip in and give their teachers a big mansion, where there will be decent food, good medical care and fresh air. No one refused his share of the contribution, except for an authority by the name of Savitsky. Soon, he completely changes his mind and organizes an ambush on the road, takes away not only his own money, but also his total money. The barely surviving couriers report this to all members of the community. The group comes up with a decent punishment by sending him a professional pool player nicknamed Classic. The bandit will have to fight with a virtuoso who prefers to play for large sums in order to save money.

    Arbiter
    TMDB2.3

    Arbiter

    1992 · 1h 20m

    country: Russia

    The city "N" seized by chaos and lawlessness. A hitman nicknamed "The Arbiter" accomplishes justice. Experienced investigator and his partner, a young police lieutenant, decided to catch the mysterious killer. During the investigation, it turns out that the killer is a man who were a victim once.

    Painful Hold
    TMDB2.3

    Painful Hold

    1992 · 1h 23m

    country: Russia

    Almost immediately after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the era of "market relations"begins. Capitalism is re-emerging in the country. It is time for redistribution of property and spheres of influence between criminal groups. War breaks out between gangs, in the ranks of which are often former athletes. Especially appreciated are those who have the skills of martial arts. At this time, a group of children who profess a rare kind of hand-to-hand fighting, called "Russian style", comes to one provincial city. Their appearance greatly alarmed the leaders of the two rival gangs controlling the city. They are trying to get these valuable fighters into their ranks. In the course of going any means, and the guys are forced to defend themselves.

    Down House
    TMDB3.1

    Down House

    2001 · 1h 20m

    country: Russia

    Programmer Prince Myshkin returns to his historical homeland from Switzerland, where he was undergoing treatment in a psychiatric clinic. On the bus, the prince meets businessman Parfen Rogozhin, who is suffering from lovesickness for Nastasya Filippovna.

    VIP Cop: New Year's Eve Mayhem
    TMDB3.0

    VIP Cop: New Year's Eve Mayhem

    2018 · 1h 35m

    country: Russia

    On the eve of the new year, the Barvikha Severnoe police station is threatened with closure. To save his own department, a police officer from Rublyovka Grisha Izmailov is forced to go to extreme measures and, together with operatives, decides to rob a bank. He is counting on the fact that his colleagues, together with the head of the department, Yakovlev, will easily disclose this matter, the money will be returned back, and everyone will keep their work next year. But everything is not going the way Grisha planned ...

    The Execution
    TMDB3.1

    The Execution

    2022 · 2h 10m

    country: Russia

    When the police finally catch an elusive serial killer, no one can prove his guilt, resulting in the lead detective making it personal.

    French Kills
    TMDB3.7

    French Kills

    2015 · 1h 16m

    country: Unknown

    In Paris, a seductive lesbian couple lures a naive British exchange student into their world of art, lust, and manipulation. What begins as a passionate threesome soon spirals into a deadly game of emotional control and criminal escalation. As love turns to obsession, the trio descends into a web of betrayal, seduction, and murder.

    Burning Daylight
    TMDB2.5

    Burning Daylight

    2010 · 1h 42m

    country: Canada

    Based on three short stories by American writer Jack London, Burning Daylight follows the lives of three thieves, three Wall Street bankers and a Klondike millionaire, tied together by one ruthless woman

    Bimmer
    TMDB3.1

    Bimmer

    2003 · 1h 50m

    country: Russia

    A black BMW, a symbol of luxury, is racing along the night streets of Moscow in the 90s. Bad luck turns four friends into criminals and they have no way back. Only the black “bimmer” is reliable in this life without rules, taking the friends farther and farther from Moscow, into the crazy and ruthless wilderness of Russian roads… None of them wanted to kill. None of them wanted to die. But they will have to face their destiny in the end.

    Mr. Greenberg's Basement
    TMDB1.8

    Mr. Greenberg's Basement

    2023 · 1h 39m

    country: Russia

    In a small provincial town, young girls began to disappear. The suspicion of the police was aroused by Arthur Greenberg, who was seen in a bar with the last missing girl. But is everything so simple and will the police be able to catch the criminal?

    I Wanted to See Angels
    TMDB3.3

    I Wanted to See Angels

    1992 · 1h 23m

    country: Russia

    Twenty-year-old Bob rides 1000 km to Moscow on his vintage motorbike to collect a bad debt for his boss; the city chews up and spits out this naive country boy, whose head is full of Easy Rider dreams.

    Antikiller 2: Antiterror
    TMDB1.9

    Antikiller 2: Antiterror

    2003 · 2h 5m

    country: Russia

    Colonel Fox is in charge of a counter terrorism group that will now have the complicated mission to help the police to prevent a dangerous Chechen terrorist organization that wants to free its leader at any cost, even if it has to destroy the whole place.

    About Russian Crime Movies

    Russian cinema

    Russian and Soviet cinema produced the montage theory that underpins modern editing, along with Tarkovsky's long-form spiritual epics — two traditions about as far apart as film gets.

    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
    1992–2023
    Best reviewed
    Silver Skates (7.5)
    Often also
    Drama, Thriller, Action

    Common questions

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    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Leviathan, Mute Witness, and Белая стрела. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    Russian 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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