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1. Law & Order (1990– )

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

New York's finest police detectives and prosecutors fight to make the city a safer place. With integrity as the guiding force from investigation to verdict, the teams weigh every perspective in their commitment to finding justice.

Stars: Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Dennis Farina, Sam Waterston

Votes: 44,672

2. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

This series focuses on the NYPD's Major Case Squad, a force of detectives who investigate high-profile cases, while also showing parts of the crime from the perpetrator's point of view.

Stars: Kathryn Erbe, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance

Votes: 27,900

3. Third Watch (1999–2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The exploits of a group of men and women who serve New York City as police officers, firefighters, and paramedics in the fictional 55th Precinct.

Stars: Coby Bell, Skipp Sudduth, Jason Wiles, Molly Price

Votes: 11,454

4. The Equalizer (1985–1989)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.

Stars: Edward Woodward, Keith Szarabajka, Robert Lansing, Mark Margolis

Votes: 5,930

5. New York Undercover (1994–2024)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Music

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Stars: Malik Yoba, Michael DeLorenzo, Patti D'Arbanville, Luna Lauren Velez

Votes: 2,970

6. Spenser: For Hire (1985–1988)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Mystery and suspense series based on Robert Parker's "Spenser" novels. Spenser, a private investigator living in Boston, gets involved in a new murder mystery each episode.

Stars: Robert Urich, Avery Brooks, Ron McLarty, Richard Jaeckel

Votes: 3,273

7. Money Train (1995)

R | 110 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A vengeful New York City transit cop decides to steal a trainload of subway fares. His foster brother, a fellow cop, tries to protect him.

Director: Joseph Ruben | Stars: Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson, Jennifer Lopez, Robert Blake

Votes: 43,204 | Gross: $35.32M

8. Quick Change (1990)

R | 89 min | Comedy, Crime

Three thieves successfully rob a New York City bank, but making the escape from the city proves to be almost impossible.

Directors: Howard Franklin, Bill Murray | Stars: Bill Murray, Geena Davis, Randy Quaid, Dale Grand

Votes: 22,220 | Gross: $15.26M

9. Tough Guys (1986)

PG | 104 min | Comedy, Crime

Two elderly gangsters are released from prison only to find they have trouble fitting in as old men who still take no guff from anyone.

Director: Jeff Kanew | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Charles Durning, Alexis Smith

Votes: 7,859 | Gross: $21.46M

10. True Confessions (1981)

R | 108 min | Crime, Drama

A worldly ambitious monsignor clashes with his older brother, a cynical Los Angeles homicide detective who is investigating the brutal murder of a young prostitute.

Director: Ulu Grosbard | Stars: Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Charles Durning, Kenneth McMillan

Votes: 8,866 | Gross: $10.20M

11. No Way Home (1996)

R | 99 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A paroled murderer returns to the Staten Island home of his youth, where a poignant friendship blossoms with the restrained wife of his temperamental-- and jealous-- brother.

Director: Buddy Giovinazzo | Stars: Tim Roth, Deborah Kara Unger, James Russo, Joseph Ragno

Votes: 1,748

12. T and T (1988–1991)

30 min | Drama, Crime

T.S. Turner is a former boxer who is accussed of a murder he didn't commit. All was lost but, thanks to public defender Amanda Taler, he was proven innocent. Now he works as private eye and... See full summary »

Stars: Mr. T, David Nerman, Alexandra Amini, Jackie Richardson

Votes: 303

13. Windows (1980)

R | 96 min | Drama, Thriller

A weird woman admires and spies on her shy mousy neighbor with a telescope.

Director: Gordon Willis | Stars: Talia Shire, Joe Cortese, Elizabeth Ashley, Kay Medford

Votes: 947 | Gross: $2.13M

14. 100 Centre Street (2001–2002)

60 min | Crime, Drama

The lives and work of the staff of a New York City courthouse.

Stars: Joseph Lyle Taylor, Manny Perez, Phyllis Newman, Paula Devicq

Votes: 213

15. Forever, Lulu (1986)

R | 85 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A beautiful novelist gets involved with the violent underworld crime elements in New York City and becomes a target. Alec Baldwin plays the cop who pursues her killers.

Director: Amos Kollek | Stars: Hanna Schygulla, Debbie Harry, Alec Baldwin, Annie Golden

Votes: 440

16. Joe Gould's Secret (2000)

R | 104 min | Drama

Around 1940, The New Yorker staff writer Joe Mitchell meets Joe Gould, a Greenwich Village character, who is writing a voluminous Oral History of the World, a record of twenty thousand conversations he's overheard.

Director: Stanley Tucci | Stars: Ian Holm, Stanley Tucci, Hope Davis, Sarah Hyland

Votes: 1,646 | Gross: $0.64M

17. Exiled (1998 TV Movie)

84 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

NYPD Detective Mike Logan, who was demoted to a beat on Staten Island after punching a corrupt politician, seeks to solve the grisly murder of a prostitute and thereby help regain his old job in Manhattan.

Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Chris Noth, Dann Florek, John Fiore, Dabney Coleman

Votes: 1,148

18. The Switch or How to Alter Your Ego (1974)

92 min | Comedy, Fantasy

A shy, withdrawn female scientist invents a formula that turns her into a horny, oversexed nymphomaniac.

Director: Joseph W. Sarno | Stars: Mary Mendum, Sonny Landham, Lisa Beth, Charles Schwartz

Votes: 80

19. Crooked Lines (2003)

90 min | Comedy, Crime

Johnny, a small time criminal in his late thirties, has been trying to get ahead his whole life. Sure, hes managed to scrape up enough money over the years to refurnish his entire apartment... See full synopsis »

Director: Harry O'Reilly | Stars: Adam Trese, Jim Breuer, Burt Young, Tony Darrow

Votes: 143

20. Me and Veronica (1992)

R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama

A woman must get the kids of her estranged dead beat irresponsible jailed sister back from sister's latest trailer park boyfriend and also try to cope with the fact that her sister may have serious self-destructive mental issues.

Director: Don Scardino | Stars: Elizabeth McGovern, Patricia Wettig, Michael O'Keefe, John Heard

Votes: 157

21. Rapturious (2007)

Not Rated | 96 min | Horror

Hip-hop meets horror in this twisted tale directed by Kamal Ahmed (The Jerky Boys). Binging on hard drugs, white rapper Rapturious spins into murderous hallucinations - or is he really committing these blood-splattering crimes?

Director: Kamal Ahmed | Stars: Stuart Rudin, Nick Ramus, Jim Fletcher, William Smith

Votes: 350

22. Bittersweet (2008)

Not Rated | 75 min | Drama

Bittersweet explores the evolution of love and takes a long hard look at the underlying forces that often bring people together while just as often break them apart.

Director: Greg Levins | Stars: Emma Kenney, Joshua Ormond, Shayna Levine, Devon Stone

Votes: 160

23. The Street (1988– )

30 min | Drama

Ground-breaking cinema verite police drama in which two sets of partners drive the Newark graveyard shift, encountering an ever-shifting landscape of characters while musing on the murkiness of life, race, religion, fertility, and lunch.

Stars: Bruce MacVittie, Stanley Tucci, Ann Talman, Elizabeth Bracco

Votes: 39

24. Sleepwalk (2000)

Not Rated | 98 min | Drama, Romance

At loose ends drifter (Ivan Martin) stumbles upon a struggling painter (Drea de Matteo) as he searches for answers under the stars and rooftops of New York.

Director: James Savoca | Stars: Drea de Matteo, Ivan Martin, John Lurie, Catherine Kellner

Votes: 163

25. Threading 2030

Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi | Pre-production

Silvia Moroe, in her second year of film school, chose occult symbolism as found throughout the city, for her final thesis. Her objective, discovering what happened to her big sister, a ... See full summary »

Stars: Mat Fraser, Antoni Corone, Ed O'Ross, Mark Borkowski

26. The Good Policeman (1993 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 86 min | Drama

Isaac Seidel is a highly unconventional New York police-commissioner. He is well-abled in dealing with trouble at the headquarter, the maffia and situations in the streets. His loyalty to ... See full summary »

Director: Peter Werner | Stars: Ron Silver, Tony Lo Bianco, Blair Brown, Joanna Pacula

Votes: 87

27. Straight Line (1990 Video)

92 min | Crime, Drama

P.I. T.S. Turner investigate a teenage gang who's terrorizing the streets.

Director: George Mihalka | Stars: Mr. T, Alexandra Amini, Sean Roberge, Ron Ryan

Votes: 66

28. The Don of 42nd Street (2009)

76 min | Comedy

The Don of 42nd Street is mob comedy about Tony, a mob boss, who has a stroke, and his "artsy" twin brother, J.B., who is forced to take his place. However well intentioned, J.B.'s ... See full summary »

Director: Fred Gallo | Stars: John Hoyt, Nick Damici, Daniel Margotta, Tim House

Votes: 17

29. Mystery of the Crystal Skulls (2008 TV Movie)

88 min | Documentary

Documentary about the mystery of the famous crystal skulls.

Stars: Lester Holt, Leonardo Acul, Jaime Awe, David Childress

Votes: 75

30. Mi Hijo (2015)

Short, Crime, Drama

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Director: John Hoyt | Stars: Antone Pagán, Yvonne Maria Schäfer, John Hoyt, Daniel Margotta

31. The Crooked Corner (2005)

88 min | Mystery

About territory, power and trespassing the boundaries of the heart. Two old friends have a tough reunion. A victim of rape, finally leaves home. A thief is on the prowl. Their lives collide... See full summary »

Director: James Savoca | Stars: Natia Dune, Larry Fleischman, Marlo Marron, Chris Messina

Votes: 32

32. Better Than Ever (1997)

R | 85 min | Adventure, Action, Comedy

A couple of old Veterans decide to intervene in a hostage situation, with comical results.

Director: Uzo | Stars: William Hickey, Carl Gordon, Victor Colicchio, Frank Gorshin

Votes: 23

33. Mr. Frank (2018)

Short, Crime

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Director: John Hoyt | Stars: John Hoyt, Antone Pagán, Louis Vanaria, Danielle Hauser

34. Uncle Freddy (2008)

Unrated | 15 min | Short, Comedy

A demented young musician's obsession with a record owner turns tragic when he realizes the man is mystical.

Director: Kamal Ahmed | Stars: Kumail Akbari, Tim 'Single' Braddock, Al Burgo, Tommy Houlihan

Votes: 8

35. 100 Centre Street (2001–2002)
Episode: Hostage (2001)

Crime, Drama

Everyone must play along when a Vietnamese man tries to obtain justice for the murder of his parents by American soldiers in the Vietnam War. Judge Sims' courtroom is televised live for the... See full summary »

Director: Jerry London | Stars: LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Paula Devicq, Joseph Lyle Taylor, Manny Perez

36. 100 Centre Street (2001–2002)
Episode: Zero Tolerance (2002)

Crime, Drama

ADA Supervisor Michelle Grande convinces Cynthia and Bobby to take the case of a homeless man accused of setting a fire that cost a fireman his life. Acting DA Gil Byrnes takes Julia Brooks... See full summary »

Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Dennis Boutsikaris, Rosemarie Cepeda, Anthony Chisholm, Sarita Choudhury

37. The Equalizer (1985–1989)
Episode: China Rain (1985)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A Chinatown gang kidnap whom they believe is the son of a wealthy Chinese-American couple, unaware that he is actually the maid's child. Fearful that the police will not be able to get the boy back alive, the maid contacts Robert McCall.

Director: Richard Compton | Stars: Edward Woodward, Steven Williams, James Russo, Adam Redfield

Votes: 161

38. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: A Death in the Family (1991)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A police officer is shot to death on a rooftop. Assistant D.A. Stone's investigation reveals that the officer may have been dirty.

Director: Gwen Arner | Stars: George Dzundza, Chris Noth, Dann Florek, Michael Moriarty

Votes: 398

39. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Manhood (1993)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After a cop is killed while trying to make a drug arrest the investigation reveals that some of his fellow officers may have stood by and let him die for reasons of their own.

Director: Edwin Sherin | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Chris Noth, Dann Florek, Michael Moriarty

Votes: 334

40. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Seed (1995)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

While investigating a fertility doctor for a separate case of fraud, McCoy and Kincaid discover evidence that he may be inseminating his patients with his own sperm.

Director: Don Scardino | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Chris Noth, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 443

41. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: Baggage (2003)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The death by vicious beating of an airline supervisor seems to point toward the men she's complained to management for harassment.

Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance

Votes: 393

42. New York Undercover (1994–2024)
Episode: Rat Trap (1998)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Music

The unit investigates a string of mysterious fires in the garment district.

Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Malik Yoba, Luna Lauren Velez, Marisa Ryan, Josh Hopkins

Votes: 21

43. Spenser: For Hire (1985–1988)
Episode: Sleepless Dream (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Coming off a long stakeout and 36 hours without any sleep, Spenser witnesses a young woman jump from a rooftop in a suicide attempt. While the woman recovers in the ICU, Spenser ... See full summary »

Director: David Whorf | Stars: Robert Urich, Avery Brooks, Barbara Stock, Ron McLarty

Votes: 34

44. Third Watch (1999–2005)
Episode: Just Another Night at the Opera (2000)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Bobby saves a carjacker trapped inside a burning auto. Vangie complains to Carlos' superiors. Davis inadvertently foils aninvestigation of Candyman for corruption. Bobby hears that Matty is panhandling.

Director: Christopher Misiano | Stars: Michael Beach, Coby Bell, Bobby Cannavale, Eddie Cibrian

Votes: 92

45. T and T (1988–1991)
Episode: Straight Line: Part 3 (1988)

TV-PG | 23 min | Drama, Crime

Urban gang violence, spurred by racial hatred, throws a neighbourhoos into panic - an explosion, a dead woman, and her sone on the run, drags T.S. Turner and Amy Taler into the melee.

Stars: Mr. T, Alexandra Amini, David Nerman, Sean Roberge

46. T and T (1988–1991)
Episode: Straight Line: Part 4 (1988)

TV-PG | 23 min | Drama, Crime

Urban gang violence, spurred by racial hatred, throws a neighbourhoos into panic - an explosion, a dead woman, and her sone on the run, drags T. S. Turner and Amy Taler into the melee.

Director: George Mihalka | Stars: Mr. T, Alexandra Amini, David Nerman, Sean Roberge