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A Crime Story

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A group of misfits operating a rundown motel stumble upon a briefcase belonging to a drug trafficking operation and see this as their opportunity to get out of debt. As they try to hide their involvement, they find themselves in the crossfire of the local crime family, the Russian mob, and the police. Outgunned and outnumbered, they'll have to stay one step ahead of everyone to get out alive.
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Alan Ng Film Threat Jun 23
7/10
A Crime Story is not The Godfather, but it’s good old indie-film fun. Go to Full Review
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fahad S @RT80442235 Jul 16 A Crime Story is an entertaining thriller with memorable characters, strong pacing, and enough surprises to keep viewers hooked. For me, it delivered everything I wanted from a crime film, making it an easy 10/10. See more Annette A @aracha2026 Jul 3 I'm most impressed by the concept and tension structure of this film. The concept of regular folks being dragged into a perilous robber's paradise with every action that poses a threat is something I enjoy. While on one hand I feel like the film's Tennanges are high and as such it doesn't really live up to the genre expectations, on the other hand I do think the film would have been improved by a little more thought and scope. It's a very action-packed and suspenseful film, at times, but frequently follows clichés of the crime mystery genre that don't sound that fresh. I don't recall the characters to be that memorable, but they are functional. Certainly, it is meant to portray a group of imperfect people striving to live under pressure in some way, but I felt that the character growth and depth could have been increased for the anthology to have had more impact in the way people were shown making those choices. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 3 Success in 1 hour and 38 minutes. See more Chance Maurice N @Chance-Maurice Jun 29 Watching A Crime Story felt like a fun, unpredictable ride for me. I followed a group of ordinary motel workers who accidentally get caught in a dangerous criminal operation, and what I enjoyed most was seeing how everyday people used teamwork, determination, and quick thinking to survive a situation far bigger than themselves. My joyful takeaway is that even when life throws unexpected challenges our way, courage, friendship, and believing in each other can help us overcome obstacles and create opportunities from difficult circumstances. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A group of misfits operating a rundown motel stumble upon a briefcase belonging to a drug trafficking operation and see this as their opportunity to get out of debt. As they try to hide their involvement, they find themselves in the crossfire of the local crime family, the Russian mob, and the police. Outgunned and outnumbered, they'll have to stay one step ahead of everyone to get out alive.
Director
Brian A. Metcalf
Producer
Brian A. Metcalf, Asif Akbar, Kelly Arjen
Screenwriter
Brian A. Metcalf
Distributor
Vision Films
Production Co
Black Jellybeans, Akbar Media, The Film Post
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 26, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 38m