Table Of Contents
- 16 Best French Crime Movies (My Selection)
- Top 10 French crime movies
- 10. La Femme Nikita (1990) – 7.3 / 10
- 9. Mesrine Part 2: Public Enemy #1 (2008) – 7.4 / 10
- 8. Tell No One (2006) – 7.5 / 10
- 7. Mesrine Part 1: Killer Instinct (2008) – 7.5 / 10
- 6. Breathless (1960) – 7.7 / 10
- 5. A Prophet (2009) – 7.8 / 10
- 4. Braquo (2009) – 7.9 / 10
- 3. Rififi (1955) – 8.1 / 10
- 2. La Haine (1995) – 8.1 / 10
- 1. Army of Shadows (1969) – 8.1 / 10
- Does Netflix Have French Movies?
- Where Can I Watch Old French Movies?
- What Is Special About French Movies?
- What Is the Best Channel to Watch French Movies?
Bonjour bonjour les amis !
French crime movies are known for being full packages of thrill, curiosity, action, and drama.
If you are an adventure-loving streamer browsing for the best French crime movies to add to your wishlist and stream on weekends with your buddy?
After the success of the best French Comedy movies list, I am back with the list of the best French crime movies of all time.
Work is in progress (post updated in July 2023) ! 🙂
— Louise
See Also : My 18 Best French Animation Movies
16 Best French Crime Movies (My Selection)
Here is my personal ranking of the 16 best French crime movies with its IMDB rating.
Ranked from lowest to highest IMDb rating.
Please check the trailer before watching the complete movie (by experience) ! 😉
16. See How They Fall (1994) – 6.6 / 10
French Translation: Regarde les hommes tomber
Summary: Parallel stories of two pairs of friends in which one becomes the killer of the other.
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15. The Crimson Rivers (2000) – 6.9 / 10
French Translation: Les Rivières pourpres
Summary: A murder detective must follow the footsteps of a brutal killer within the secrets of a classist college.
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14. The Connection (2014) – 7.1 / 10
French Translation: La French
Summary: A French police magistrate spends years trying to take down one of the country’s most powerful drug rings.
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13. 36 Quai des Orfevres (2004) – 7.1 / 10
French Translation: 36 Quai des Orfèvres
Summary: Two police officers with contrasting methods are after a gang committing a series of robberies.
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12. The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005) – 7.2 / 10
French Translation: De battre mon coeur s’est arrêté
Summary: The story of a man torn between his criminal life and his love of music.
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11. Read My Lips (2001) – 7.3 / 10
French Translation: Sur mes lèvres
Summary: A secretary at a construction company secretly helps a deaf ex-convict by using her lip-reading skills.
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Top 10 French crime movies
Here is my selection of top 10 best French crime movies :
10. La Femme Nikita (1990) – 7.3 / 10
French Translation: Nikita
Summary: Convicted felon Nikita, instead of going to jail, is given a new identity and trained to kill.
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9. Mesrine Part 2: Public Enemy #1 (2008) – 7.4 / 10
French Translation: L’ennemi public n°1
Summary: The story of notorious French gangster Jacques Mesrine.
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8. Tell No One (2006) – 7.5 / 10
7. Mesrine Part 1: Killer Instinct (2008) – 7.5 / 10
6. Breathless (1960) – 7.7 / 10
5. A Prophet (2009) – 7.8 / 10
4. Braquo (2009) – 7.9 / 10
3. Rififi (1955) – 8.1 / 10
2. La Haine (1995) – 8.1 / 10
1. Army of Shadows (1969) – 8.1 / 10
That was all about my top 16 selections of the best French crime movies.
If you want to create a romantic ambiance with your loved one on a movie night out, check out my list of the best French romantic movies of all time!
Also, I am excited to know about your best French crime movies!
Be sure to let me know about your fav choices in the comments section below.
Stay tuned for more!
— Louise
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- My 19 Best French Comedy Movies
- My 12 French Cartoons On Netflix
- My 25 Best French Romantic Movies Of All Time
- My 17 Best French Thriller Movies
- My 15 Best French Action Movies
- My 15 Best French Revolution Movies
- My 18 Best French Animation Movies
- My 16 Best French Crime Movies
- My 15 Best French Language Movies
- My 13 Best French Horror Movies
People also ask about the best French crime movies :
Does Netflix Have French Movies?
Yes, Netflix offers a lot of French movies.
Let’s have a look at a few of the top-rated ones:
- Le Monde est à toi (The World Is Yours) – 2018
- Funan – 2018
- La Vie scolaire (School Life) – 2019
- Le Chant du loup (The Wolf’s Call) – 2019
- Anelka: Misunderstood – 2020
- ………
Where Can I Watch Old French Movies?
You can watch old French movies on the following streaming platforms:
- Netflix
- Hulu
- YouTube
- iTunes
- …..
Read my above-mentioned selection of the best French crime movies !
What Is Special About French Movies?
French movies are special for the endless entertainment they offer.
From romantic and animated to crime and thrill, the French movie industry excels in all genres.
French films are often a reflection of life. They feature more drama and dialogue as compared to action, which distinguishes them from American movies.
Read my above-mentioned selection of the best French crime movies !
What Is the Best Channel to Watch French Movies?
TV5MONDE is the best channel to stream French movies. Other important channels include:
- Netflix
- Amazon Prime
- HBO Max
- France2
- France4
- France Channel
- …..