What to Watch After “Crime 101”
If you’ve just finished watching Bart Layton’s “Crime 101” on Prime Video and are looking for more crime thrillers that deliver the same suspense and intrigue, you’re in luck. The film has been a hit since its release on April 1, staying at the top of Prime Video’s charts and proving that audiences love a good crime story. Below is a list of five movies with a similar vibe, along with where you can stream them.
‘Drive’ (2011)
Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Drive” is an undeniably slick, cool, and occasionally violent thriller that makes for a great companion to “Crime 101.” The film follows the Driver (Ryan Gosling), a Hollywood stuntman who works as a getaway driver on the side. He develops a soft spot for his neighbor, Irene (Carey Mulligan), and her young son, Benicio. When her husband is released from prison, he enlists the Driver’s help in a heist, but things go wrong, putting the Driver in harm’s way.
Watch “Drive” on Netflix now
‘Heat’ (1995)
If you’re a fan of crime thrillers and haven’t seen “Heat,” you’re missing out. Directed by Michael Mann, this LA-set cat-and-mouse crime movie is often cited as one of the greatest in the genre. It follows master thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) as he plans his final big heist, and Lieutenant Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino), an officer trying to track him down while dealing with personal chaos. The film features a near-three-hour-long saga with incredible action, including one of the best heist sequences ever filmed.
Buy/rent “Heat” on Prime Video now
‘The Rip’ (2026)
For those looking for a recent release, Joe Carnahan’s Netflix original movie “The Rip” could be worth checking out. In our review, Alix Blackburn called it “a gritty, high-tension crime thriller” with “masterful pressure-cooker suspense and unexpected twists.” This January 2026 release follows a team of Miami cops, including partners Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who stumble upon over $20 million hidden in a stash house. As they count the money, trust within the team begins to fray.
Watch “The Rip” on Netflix now
‘The Town’ (2010)
In “The Town,” Ben Affleck plays Doug MacRay, a Boston-based bank robber who wants to pull off one last job to get out of the game. This well-received crime thriller, which Affleck co-wrote and directed, sees him develop feelings for Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall), a bank employee caught up in one of his crew’s previous hits.
Watch “The Town” on HBO Max now
‘Widows’ (2018)
I’ll never pass up an opportunity to recommend “Widows,” as almost a decade later, I still think Steve McQueen’s 2018 heist thriller is one of the best modern crime movies I’ve seen. Based on a 1980s British TV series, the film follows four Chicago women—Veronica Rawlings (Viola Davis), Linda (Michelle Rodriguez), Alice (Elizabeth Debicki), and Belle (Cynthia Erivo)—who attempt to steal millions from a local politician’s home to pay back the money stolen by their husbands before they were killed in a failed robbery.
Buy/rent “Widows” on Prime Video now
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