Police Movies
Police movies on 123movies come loaded with sirens, heat, and high-stakes justice — where the badge means business and the line between right and wrong gets messy fast. Best Police Movies throw you into the action with gritty shootouts, street chases, and detectives who don’t blink when things get dirty. Whether it’s big-city drama or back-alley busts, this section hits hard and never looks back. Hit play and roll with the force — only on 123movies.
Based on true events, a disgraced police detective seeking redemption by going undercover to expose a violent crime syndicate. But as he sinks deeper into the mob, the price for…
Set in the early 1970s, this film follows the true story of Ron Stallworth, the first African-American detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department, as he embarks on a daring…
In this gripping Danish thriller, the story unfolds within the confines of an emergency call center, where a demoted police officer, Asger Holm, receives a distressing call from a kidnapped…
After seven months have passed without a culprit in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at Bill Willoughby, the town’s revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Jason Dixon, an immature mother’s boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing’s law enforcement is only exacerbated.
In this gripping crime drama directed by David Mackenzie, two brothers embark on a series of bank heists in West Texas to save their family ranch from foreclosure. The film…
In a futuristic Detroit, a critically injured police officer is transformed into a powerful cyborg law enforcer. Directed by José Padilha, this film explores themes of identity and corporate greed,…
In this gripping crime drama, two young Los Angeles police officers, played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña, patrol the city’s dangerous streets, forming a deep bond as they face…
In this psychological thriller directed by Martin Scorsese, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, is sent to a remote island to investigate the disappearance of a patient from…
Set against the stark backdrop of West Texas, this gripping thriller follows the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong, leading to a cat-and-mouse chase involving a hunter who stumbles…
Set in the 1970s, this crime drama follows the rise of Frank Lucas, a Harlem drug lord who builds a heroin empire by smuggling drugs directly from Southeast Asia. The…
In this gripping crime drama directed by Ben Affleck, a young private investigator duo, played by Casey Affleck and Michelle Monaghan, is hired to find a missing girl in a…
Directed by David Fincher, this gripping thriller delves into the real-life mystery of a notorious serial killer who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area during the late 1960s and early…
In this 2007 action-comedy, a top London police officer, played by Simon Pegg, is reassigned to a seemingly quiet village where he uncovers a series of mysterious events. The film…
Set in the gritty streets of Boston, this intense crime thriller follows the parallel lives of an undercover cop and a mole within the police force, both working to infiltrate…
Directed by Clint Eastwood, this gripping drama delves into the lives of three childhood friends whose paths diverge after a traumatic event. Years later, they are reunited by a murder…
Set in a small South Korean province during the late 1980s, this gripping crime drama follows two detectives as they grapple with a series of brutal murders. The film stars…
In this gripping Hong Kong crime thriller directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, the story revolves around an undercover cop and a mole in the police force who are…
In this gripping crime thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua, rookie cop Jake Hoyt, played by Ethan Hawke, embarks on a tense 24-hour evaluation with veteran narcotics officer Alonzo Harris, portrayed…
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, this gripping drama intricately weaves together multiple storylines to explore the complex world of drug trafficking from various perspectives, including law enforcement, users, and traffickers. The…
In this action-comedy film directed by Brett Ratner, a mismatched pair of detectives, played by Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, team up to solve a high-stakes kidnapping case. The film…
Set in 1950s Los Angeles, this film delves into the intertwining lives of three LAPD officers as they navigate a web of corruption, murder, and intrigue. The narrative explores themes…
In this high-octane action thriller, two arch-enemies, played by John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, undergo a revolutionary surgical procedure to swap faces, leading to a tense game of cat and…
In this gripping crime drama directed by Mike Newell, an undercover FBI agent infiltrates the mafia, forming a complex relationship with a seasoned mobster. The film stars Johnny Depp and…
Set against the stark, snow-covered landscape of Minnesota, this film follows the story of a desperate car salesman, Jerry Lundegaard, who concocts a plan to have his wife kidnapped in…
In this intense crime drama, a meticulous and highly skilled group of professional criminals, led by a master thief, engages in a series of high-stakes heists across Los Angeles. Their…
In this gripping thriller directed by David Fincher, two detectives, played by Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, are on the hunt for a serial killer who uses the seven deadly…
In this high-octane thriller directed by Jan de Bont, a young police officer, played by Keanu Reeves, finds himself in a tense race against time to prevent a disaster on…
In this gripping thriller directed by Andrew Davis, a prominent Chicago vascular surgeon, Dr. Richard Kimble, played by Harrison Ford, is wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife. After a daring…
In this intense drama directed by Joel Schumacher, Michael Douglas stars as a man who experiences a psychological breakdown during a sweltering Los Angeles day. As he traverses the city,…
In this 1988 comedy, Leslie Nielsen stars as the bumbling yet determined Lieutenant Frank Drebin, who is on a mission to thwart a plot against Queen Elizabeth II during her…
In this action-packed thriller directed by John McTiernan, a New York City police officer, played by Bruce Willis, finds himself in a high-stakes hostage situation during a Christmas party at…
Directed by Richard Donner, this 1987 action film stars Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as two mismatched LAPD detectives who are forced to work together to solve a complex case…
In this gripping thriller directed by Peter Weir, a young Amish boy becomes the sole witness to a brutal murder while traveling with his mother. The film stars Harrison Ford…
Set in a dystopian future, this iconic science fiction film follows Rick Deckard, a retired “blade runner,” as he is tasked with hunting down and “retiring” rogue bioengineered beings known…
In this gripping crime drama directed by Sidney Lumet, Al Pacino delivers a powerful performance as Sonny, a desperate man who attempts to rob a Brooklyn bank to fund his…
Set in 1930s Los Angeles, this film follows private investigator J.J. Gittes, played by Jack Nicholson, as he becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit, corruption, and murder while…
Police sergeant Neil Howie is called to an island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed. Stranger still, however, are the rituals that take…
In this gripping crime drama, Al Pacino delivers a powerful performance as an honest New York City police officer who battles against the rampant corruption within the force. The film,…
When a madman dubbed ’Scorpio’ terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisoners approach to law enforcement – is tasked with hunting down the psychopath. Harry eventually collars Scorpio in the process of rescuing a kidnap victim, only to see him walk on technicalities. Now, the maverick detective is determined to nail the maniac himself.
Tough narcotics detective ’Popeye’ Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.
Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal’s hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San…
An African American detective is asked to investigate a murder in a racist southern town.
In this classic psychological thriller, a retired San Francisco police detective, played by James Stewart, is plagued by acrophobia and is hired to follow the wife of an acquaintance to…
In this classic film noir, a car explosion on the U.S.-Mexico border sets off a complex investigation led by a Mexican drug enforcement official, played by Charlton Heston. The plot…
In this gripping film noir directed by Fritz Lang, a dedicated police detective, played by Glenn Ford, delves into a web of corruption and crime following the mysterious suicide of…
Set in the Old West, this classic film follows Marshal Will Kane, played by Gary Cooper, as he faces a moral and existential crisis on the day of his retirement….
In this classic film noir, a detective becomes entangled in the mysterious murder investigation of a beautiful and successful advertising executive. As he delves deeper into her life, he finds…
In this classic film noir, private detective Sam Spade, played by Humphrey Bogart, becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit and murder when a mysterious woman, portrayed by Mary…