Crime 101

"Always have an exit."

2026 2h 21m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 1,407

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When an elusive thief whose high-stakes heists unfold along the iconic 101 freeway in Los Angeles eyes the score of a lifetime, with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker who is facing her own crossroads. Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher.

“Always have an exit.”

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Cast

Chris Hemsworth
Davis
Mark Ruffalo
Lou
Halle Berry
Sharon
Barry Keoghan
Ormon
Monica Barbaro
Maya
Nick Nolte
Money
Corey Hawkins
Tillman
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Angie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bart Layton
Writers: Bart Layton
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $90M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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2 / 8

MONEY

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Earned back only 81% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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4 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bart Layton, shot by Erik Wilson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Benjamin John Power. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Julian Hart shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo and Halle Berry carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Bart Layton directs. Erik Wilson behind the camera. Benjamin John Power scores. Julian Hart cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Mid-budget at $90M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
2Earned back only 81% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
4International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
5Directed by Bart Layton, shot by Erik Wilson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Benjamin John Power. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Julian Hart shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo and Halle Berry carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Always have an exit.".
10IMDB entry: tt32430579 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Classified under 15 themes, including "robbery", "based on novel or book", "jewelry", "heist".

The technical file

Cinematography: Erik Wilson
Original score: Benjamin John Power
Editing: Julian Hart
Production design: Scott Dougan
Costume design: Jenny Eagan
Makeup / hair: Matteo Silvi
VFX supervisor: Grant Hewlett
Stunt coordinator: James Embree
Runtime: 141 min · 2h 21m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $90,000,000
Box office: $72,900,246
Return: 81% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Crime 101 (2026)

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Manuel São Bento2026-02-14
★ 7/10
Full review: https://movieswetextedabout.com/crime-101-movie-review-chris-hemsworth-and-mark-ruffalo-anchor-a-heat-lite-crime-thriller/ Rating: B "Crime 101 asserts itself as a solid and extremely competent crime thriller that, while not reaching the same thematic depths or cultural impact of the classics it's inspired by, offers high-level entertainment sustained by a luxury cast and irreproachable technical execution. By balancing the tension of expert editing with the humanity of its performances, Bart Layton delivers a movie that values the intelligence of viewers and the dignity of its characters. It's a film that celebrates the professionalism and persistence of the human spirit, reminding us that in a world plunged into chaos, there's a unique beauty in the precision of those who know the rules of the game and know when to follow or break them to do what's right."
CinemaSerf2026-02-19
★ 6/10
“Davis” (Chris Hemsworth) is one of those rare breeds of thieves. He has scruples about violence and so always wants to avoid hurting those whom he robs. It’s a sound policy as usually it is the couriers he is relieving of their diamonds, or watches, or jewels. His latest job didn’t quite go to plan, though, and feeling a bit unnerved he tells his ageing fence “Money” (Nick Nolte) that he wants out. He's not the kind of man to let the job go unfinished, so drafts in his far less scrupulous pal “Ormon” (Barry Keoghan) who is about as subtle as an air raid. When “Davis” hears of the robbery, he confronts “Money” and that’s when the wheels of his well oiled machine begin to come off as the motor-cycling “Ormon” is instructed to turn his attentions on our now disillusioned thief. Meantime, insurance underwriter “Sharon” (Halle Berry) is fed up slaving away under a glass ceiling for her bosses who won’t make her a partner, and so is a ripe target for “Davis” as he continues to plan for his retirement. The question is, can he turn her allegiance to his own advantage and perhaps give her an opportunity to fleece her latest, and most odious, client “Monroe” (Tate Donovan)? “Lou” (Mark Ruffalo) is the cop charged with trying to make headway investigating the robberies and it’s him who concludes that route 101 is crucial to the pattern and that his perpetrator is no ordinary thug. Scene set, what plays out now is a really quite disappointing drama that focuses too much on the characters and not enough on the mischievous intrigues and execution of the heists until the last ten minutes, when it finally comes alive a little. Hemsworth looks the part but doesn’t really embrace it; Berry could have had more of the game but her part is left sadly undercooked; Keoghan just sticks to his tried and tested borderline maniacal role, only this time with dyed blonde hair, and finally there is Ruffalo who could have made for a more formidable foil for Hemsworth had their duel of wits been allowed more prominence. It does look good with Hemsworth looking every inch as if he’d stepped directly out from one of his many luxury goods adverts, but the remainder makes for a routinely charisma-free, car-chase crime caper that I shall never remember. Pity.
MovieGuys2026-02-22
★ 6/10
The aptly named "Crime 101" looks a lot like any by the numbers entry-level script for an action crime drama/thriller. There's exactly nothing new on offer here. Unless you are 100% new to the genre, this film will feel overly familiar, tired, predictable and ultimately clichéd. Dropping in a cast of well-known faces does nothing to fix the lack of originality on offer here. I managed a little over half of this flick before remembering I only had one life and didn't want to waste it watching the same thing over and over again, ad nauseum. In summary, in spite of decent production values and a more or less capable cast (there's at least one actor here I don't rate), this is a rather unoriginal film that shows little to no imagination, as far as I can see. A mediocre watch.