Dope Thief fans should watch these five ‘breath-taking’ crime thrillers you can now stream for free
These five films are available completely free to stream if you’ve already caught up with the gripping thriller, Dope Thief
Thriller fans shouldn’t miss out on Apple TV+’s riveting new crime drama, Dope Thief - but what’s there to watch once you’ve finished the two-part premiere?
New episodes of the new limited series starring Bryan Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura will be released on Fridays, immersing viewers in the world of a seedy crime spree and gang warfare.
The series kicks off with best friends Ray (played by Henry) and Manny (Moura) in the midst of a scheme posing as DEA agents to rob local drug dealers.
However, chaos ensues when they mistakenly target one of the biggest criminal enterprises in Philadelphia and find themselves on the run from drug lords and the FBI.
If you love this critically acclaimed thriller series from director Ridley Scott, make sure you check out these equally gripping films that can be streamed at no extra cost.
Yardie
The feature directorial debut by A-list actor Idris Elba is currently streaming on BBC iPlayer and shouldn’t be missed by fans of the crime genre.
It features Aml Ameen as Dennis "D" Campbell, a Jamaican man in the 1970s who witnesses his brother’s assassination and is forced to move to London, but his past catches up to him 10 years later.
Celebrated Adolescence star Stephen Graham also plays a major role in what one Letterboxd fan called a “perfect film”, and another said was “a fantastic directorial debut” for Elba.
Yardie is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Gone Girl
This classic of the crime drama is more than 10 years old but is still every bit as enthralling as it was when it was released back in 2014.
Ben Affleck stars as Nick Dunne, the husband of ‘Amazing’ Amy (Rosamund Pike), the inspiration behind a series of children’s books who sparks a media circus when she disappears, with all clues pointing to Nick as the culprit.
Widely regarded as one of director David Fincher’s best films, it has a stack of five-star reviews from fans, including one on Google which reads: “The film is as meticulously crafted as anything.
“The characters in this twisty (and twisted) script dream up (no spoilers here), and the unhurried pace, relentlessly mounting tension, and spot-on performances will keep you watching till the end.”
Gone Girl is available to stream on ITVX.
Sicario
Dope Thief fans should definitely make time for this heart-racing cartel thriller from Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, which explores the darkest corners of the Mexican drug trade.
Oscar nominee Emily Blunt stars as FBI agent Kate Macer who, along with the CIA’s Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) and prosecutor turned assassin Alejandro Gillick (Benicio Del Toro), is tasked with taking out the leader of a powerful cartel.
Many agree it’s one of Villeneuve’s best films, and shouldn’t be missed by fans of Moura’s other acclaimed crime drama, Narcos.
One Letterboxd reviewer wrote: “Pretty much just held my breath for two hours straight what a RIDE.”
And another said: “This was absolutely epic, a lot better than I was expecting it to be, I was all set to give it 4 and a half stars then I thought, what could it have actually done any better?
“The answer I came to was nothing, from the first scene to the last this is a white knuckle ride full of tension and suspense, there were a few scenes where I was actually holding my breath.”
Sicario is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Bad Lieutenant
This cult classic by Abel Ferrara is one of the darkest thrillers out there, with its premise - a corrupt cop trying to find redemption - echoing Dope Thief’s conceit of two friends corrupting themselves by immersing themselves in Philly’s drug scene.
Harvey Keitel stars as a New York detective known only as the Lieutenant, a cocaine and gambling addict trying to better himself while investigating the assault of a young nun.
A five-star Letterboxd review summed it up: “Ferrara at his rudest and crudest best. It goes without saying that this isn't for everyone. Keitel's character has no redeeming virtues - he's everything you don't wanna cop to be - and he's only going downhill further.
“Yet you care about him and can't take your eyes away even if Ferrara takes him deeper and deeper into despair.
“This is certainly one of Keitel's best performances, brilliantly embodying all the physical and spiritual pain life has to offer.”
Bad Lieutenant is available to stream on ITVX.
Training Day
Cinephiles consider this propulsive masterpiece by Antoine Fuqua one of the best cop movies of all time for very good reason.
Ethan Hawke stars as Jake Hoyt, a rookie LAPD cop who’s assigned to work with famed narcotics detective Alonzo Harris (Denzel Washington) for a one-day assessment to determine his suitability to join the narcotics squad.
He soon realises he’s bitten off more than he can chew when Alonzo’s corruption becomes apparent and they become wrapped up in a conflict with Russian mobsters.
A five-star Google review claimed: “In my opinion this is Denzel’s best performance.
“Not that they are not all amazing but this particular character and his acting combine to make one of the best movies of all-time.”
Training Day is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.