Crime 101 (2026)

6.8R135 min

Film by Bart Layton

Crime 101 is a 2026 crime thriller film starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, and Halle Berry. It is written and directed by Bart Layton, based on the 2020 novella by Don Winslow. The film also features Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte.

The film premiered in London on January 28, 2026, and was released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios and internationally by Sony Pictures Releasing International on February 13, 2026. It received positive reviews from critics but was a box-office bomb, grossing $72.7 million worldwide on a budget of $90 million.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Crime 101 about?
Crime 101 (2026) — Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, CRIME 101 weaves the tale of an elusive thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose high-stakes heists unfolding along the iconic 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime with hopes of this being his final job, hi
Is Crime 101 based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Crime 101 scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.