Collider ranks six crime films released since 2000, arguing that the genre has expanded beyond conventional gangster stories and police procedurals into morally ambiguous, character-driven thrillers. The selections are presented as films that combine suspense with lasting thematic impact, rather than simply depicting crime or violence.

– ‘Prisoners’ (2013), ranked sixth, follows a father who takes matters into his own hands after his daughter disappears, exploring justice, revenge and vigilantism.
– ‘Zodiac’ (2007), ranked fifth, focuses on the long, frustrating investigation into the Zodiac Killer and its personal toll on those pursuing the case.
– The article also highlights films including ‘Blow’ and ‘No Country for Old Men’, alongside Denis Villeneuve’s and David Fincher’s work, as influential modern crime cinema.