Crime 101

Name: Crime 101
Director: Bart Layton
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Released: 2026-02-11
Rating: 7.1

February 11, 2026· 2h 21m

Crime Thriller

Directed by

Bart Layton

Cast

Chris Hemsworth Mark Ruffalo Halle Berry Barry Keoghan Monica Barbaro Nick Nolte +50 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score7.1

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall7.1

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

24 reviews·Last updated 5d ago

Peak Moment

Ormon's violent finale

9.1at 2h 04m

Lowest Moment

Middle act pacing drags

5.2at 52m

Biggest Swing

The film recovers dramatically from its sagging middle section to deliver a powerhouse final act, jumping from sluggish pacing complaints to widespread praise for the intense hotel room climax

Crime 101 starts strong with stylish setup and character introductions, suffers from significant pacing issues in the middle act that frustrated many viewers, but redeems itself with a gripping and well-executed final sequence. The consensus reflects a competent but uneven thriller elevated by standout performances, particularly Barry Keoghan's scene-stealing turn.

24 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb