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A great crime thriller doesn’t just entertain—it grips you, pulls you deep into its mystery, and keeps your brain racing long after the credits roll. Whether it’s a chilling serial killer case, a tense cat-and-mouse chase, or a morally twisted plot, these films are built to keep you wide awake. Here’s the ultimate binge list—carefully curated for UK streaming—so you can skip the endless scrolling and go straight to the good stuff.
Se7en (1995)
Why watch: A relentlessly dark and atmospheric serial killer story where each murder is tied to one of the seven deadly sins. That ending? Unforgettable.
Where to watch: Netflix UK (availability subject to change)
Zodiac (2007)
Why watch: A slow-burn but gripping hunt for the infamous Zodiac killer, with masterful storytelling and obsessive attention to detail.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video UK
The Departed (2006)
Why watch: Undercover cops, moles, and a deadly game of deception in Boston’s criminal underworld. Scorsese at his finest.
Where to watch: Netflix UK
The Good Nurse (2022)
Why watch: Based on a true story, a nurse begins to suspect her colleague is killing patients. Quietly terrifying.
Where to watch: Netflix UK
Mystic River (2003)
Why watch: A childhood bond shattered by tragedy, a murder investigation, and emotions running at breaking point.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video UK
Nightcrawler (2014)
Why watch: A gritty look at the cut-throat world of freelance crime journalism. Jake Gyllenhaal is disturbingly good.
Where to watch: Netflix UK
You Were Never Really Here (2017)
Why watch: Joaquin Phoenix plays a hitman with PTSD rescuing abducted girls. Violent, raw, and deeply human.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video UK
Primal Fear (1996)
Why watch: A high-stakes courtroom drama with one of the most shocking twist endings in crime thriller history.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video UK
Collateral (2004)
Why watch: Tom Cruise as a contract killer and Jamie Foxx as his unwilling taxi driver in one intense night in LA.
Where to watch: NOW TV & Sky Cinema UK
Heat (1995)
Why watch: Crime saga perfection—Al Pacino vs. Robert De Niro in a deadly game of cops and robbers.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video UK
Upcoming Crime Thrillers on UK OTT
- Ripley (Netflix UK, Autumn 2025) — Dark and stylish reimagining of the classic Patricia Highsmith novel.
- Don 3 (Prime Video UK, Sept 2025) — High-octane action-thriller reboot.
- The Killer 2 (Netflix UK, late 2025) — Sequel to David Fincher’s 2023 assassin hit.
