Crime 101

📅 Release Date: 13 Feb 2026 Runtime: 2 hr 20 min Rating: 6.9
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Crime 101 (2026) centers on a meticulously planned series of high-stakes jewel heists carried out by an elusive, professional thief operating along the Pacific Coast. This criminal adheres to a strict code: never resort to violence, avoid leaving any discernible evidence, and disappear without a trace, making his operations virtually undetectable. His precision and discipline have allowed him to amass a fortune and evade capture for years, leaving a trail of baffled law enforcement agencies in his wake. Standing in his path is Lou Lubesnick, a veteran homicide detective nearing the end of his career. Lubesnick is a seasoned and cynical cop, but also one with a sharp mind and an uncanny ability to understand the criminal psyche. He becomes fixated on 'The Thief,' recognizing a unique intelligence and discipline in the heists that transcends typical criminal activity. Lubesnick sees this case as his last opportunity to prove his worth, a final, defining pursuit before retirement. The narrative unfolds as a tense cat-and-mouse game, with Lubesnick painstakingly piecing together patterns and clues that others have missed, often relying on instinct and psychological profiling rather than conventional forensics. He starts to anticipate the thief's movements, understanding not just where he might strike next, but why. The thief, despite his perfectionism, finds his carefully constructed world beginning to fray as Lubesnick closes in, or as external factors introduce complications that threaten to violate his sacred 'Crime 101' rules. The story delves into the mutual respect and adversarial admiration that can develop between such driven adversaries, exploring the fine line between the hunter and the hunted. The stakes continually escalate as the detective gets closer to unveiling the thief's identity, leading towards an inevitable, high-tension confrontation that promises to challenge both men's long-held principles and determine the ultimate fate of their long-running pursuit.

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13 Feb 2026

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Crime 101 is listed on Prime Video from 01 Apr 2026

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13 Feb 2026

What is Crime 101 about?

Crime 101 (2026) centers on a meticulously planned series of high-stakes jewel heists carried out by an elusive, professional thief operating along the Pacific Coast. This criminal adheres to a strict code: never resort to violence, avoid l...