criminal movie Movies & TV Series

Successful actor Hee-su, notorious for his poor fashion sense, teams up with veteran fashion coordinator Hyo-jin for the drama Paintings and Coffee. Though they initially clash, they gradually grow closer and build a strong bond. However, hidden schemes and obstacles put their relationship to the test. What will their fate be?

When ambitious casting assistant Cleo Marlowe risks everything to convince movie star Blake Wilder to act in her movie, she doesn’t expect him to say yes, or for the paparazzi to catch her walking out of his house. Branded as the girl who slept her way to a get ahead, Cleo becomes Hollywood’s favorite rumor. But while her reputation takes a nosedive, the notoriously cold and gruff Blake starts to show up for her in ways she never saw coming.

Pregnant and broke bartender Lacey is offered the role of a lifetime when non-commital movie star Chris Powell asks her to pose as his fiancee. Neither of them knows that the baby she's carrying is actually his.

New police academy graduate Misty takes on a daring mission to infiltrate the 'Divine Marriage' ritual in Florals Village. Posing as a Florals Maiden, she dives into the mysterious Florals Cave, outsmarting a criminal syndicate, exposing the village chief's human trafficking operation, and rescuing her sister Lara and other captives.

Based on the bestselling novel by Cora Reilly! Trapped in an arranged marriage to the cold and dangerously seductive heir of the New York mafia, LUCA, 18yo sheltered mafia princess from Chicago, ARIA must decide if surrendering her body—and maybe her heart—to a man born of violence is her greatest betrayal or her only chance at survival.

Dylan James is a no nonsense detective with high resolving power and a success record that citizens hold in high esteem because of his ability to always outwit offenders. His life begins to quickly turn around when he encounters Luna Phillips a gorgeous woman with a charm to boot who also has a tendency to deceive. At first he hardly knows Luna as a criminal godmother of a world of sophisticated frauds. While solving a new case Dylan fights his feelings for a woman called Luna with whom he is working on his current case. Dylan struggles with feelings developing between them while a man of honor he has a duty to do a very risky thing. Dylan is reporting to Mira Knowles, a strict commander who doesn’t allow any failure, and she sets him up with a difficult mission but one that hurt him personally; apprehending Luna...

New police academy graduate Misty takes on a daring mission to infiltrate the 'Divine Marriage' ritual in Florals Village. Posing as a Florals Maiden, she dives into the mysterious Florals Cave, outsmarting a criminal syndicate, exposing the village chief's human trafficking operation, and rescuing her sister Lara and other captives.

Fresh out of prison, Grace landed a job as a nanny. Her boss, the ruthless billionaire Alex Hill, cares only about his precious daughter. Grace passed Alex's rigorous test and gradually won over his cold heart, but Grace holds a dark secret, one that could destroy everything good.

By chance, Tessa, an emergency room nurse, saved Victor, a dangerous and charming gang boss, but was strongly targeted by him. He was closing in on her, and she was running for her life—until fate tore away her last hope. Her brother was dying, and the sky-high medical bills were crushing her. Victor narrowed his cold eyes and said, ""Be my woman, and I'll save him."" She was forced to sign a marriage contract. She resisted his world but indulged in his protection and tenderness. When she found out that the mysterious man who saved her on the rainy night five years ago was actually him, the boundary between hate and love completely collapsed...

Based on the novel by Havley McQueen,published by Tapas Entertainment and Radish When Jayne Turner asks a stranger at a bondage party to teach her how to be a dominatrix, she has no idea he’ll turn out to be the man overseeing her father’s exit from the family company. What’s meant to be a single night of education about dominance and submission turns into something more when Jayne asks Dom to continue teaching her. Because of a morality clause in his contract, a relationship with her could mean his job if anyone finds out, but Dom agrees. They must keep their relationship strictly educational and entirely undercover, but as their passion grows, so does the risk of discovery. Jayne’s success on the movie set is thanks to Dom’s “instruction,” but as she begins receiving increasingly more threatening messages tying her to her deceased mother, famous actress Ingrid Hart, it's up to Dom to protect what he owns. With multiple enemies possibly behind the threats, Jayne isn’t sure who to blame. It turns out to be the gaffer on set, a man who’d worked with and been obsessed with Ingrid. Doug kidnaps Jayne but her quick thinking has Dom on the way to rescue her – which reveals their relationship and triggers the morality clause. Dom makes a deal with Jayne’s dad without her knowledge. Dad will back off trying to stop Jayne’s movie career, and Dom will return to London, never to see her again. The night of Jayne’s movie premiere, Dad reveals the truth and Jayne reaches out to the man she’s fallen in love with. At her message, Dom returns to beg forgiveness for leaving her. Jayne forgives them, and they can be together openly.

To pay for her grandmother's treatment, Savannah leaves her rural hometown and heads to Hadleyburg to ask her estranged father for help. On the train, she unexpectedly saves the life of Hudson, the ruthless, untouchable mafia king of Hadleyburg, after he's ambushed and severely wounded. When Savannah arrives in the city, Hudson returns for her, fiercely, publicly, and with an obsession the whole city fears.

Ellie has been branded a "jinx" by her village for her eerily accurate predictions, but in truth, she's anything but cursed. When she's taken in by the governor's wife, Irene, after a chance encounter, her presence turns the mansion upside down: flowers bloom, fortunes shift, and lives begin to change, including the governor's.

Mary, a dedicated narcotics officer, is reeling from the brutal murder of her partner, whose death has been cleverly staged to appear as an overdose. Frustrated by her department's refusal to pursue the case as a homicide, Mary is driven by a fierce determination to avenge her partner’s death and bring down the notorious drug lord, James Sinclair. In a bold move, she goes undercover, infiltrating James's operation as his secretary. As she navigates the treacherous world of drug trafficking, Mary quickly discovers that James is not the heartless criminal she anticipated. Charismatic and complex, he operates under a façade that hides a darker world but also reveals unexpected layers of vulnerability and depth. As Mary gathers evidence against him, she quickly discovers that James is not the heartless criminal she anticipated. Charismatic and complex, he operates under a façade that hides a darker world—but also reveals unexpected layers of vulnerability and depth, she also forms a bond with James's young daughter, Lily, who is innocent and unaware of her father's criminal dealings. The two develop a genuine friendship, creating an emotional tug-of-war for Mary as she grows increasingly fond of the child. This relationship complicates her mission and deepens her internal conflict, blurring the lines between duty and affection...

Wyatt, once known as Hades, the man who whipped the infamous No-Escape Prison into shape, returns to the city to uncover the truth behind his family's murder. Backed by seven formidable sworn sisters from every corner of power and influence, he cuts through criminal empires, crushes old enemies, and protects what's his. As the underworld collapses in his wake, Wyatt moves closer to the truth of his past and the reckoning that awaits.

In her past life, she and her husband grew up as adoptive siblings, became spouses, and spent a lifetime together until old age. When both are reborn, she believes fate has given them a second chance only to discover that he has always had a woman he couldn't forget. This time, he abandons her without hesitation. Left behind, she is adopted into another family and chooses to walk a completely different path, starting a new life without him.

After one fateful night with Henry Moore, the ruthless tycoon, Hannah Sullivan's world shattered—she was thrown into prison. Ten months later, she gave birth to his child and made a desperate plea to her sister to deliver the child to him. When Henry discovered the cruel truth of her suffering, he vowed to make amends once she was free. Together, they turned the tables on their enemies, forging a powerful love from a broken past.

To get out of an arranged marriage, Jane, the fearless daughter of a gang boss, rushes into a marriage with Luke, a brilliant scientist from an elite family. What starts as a marriage of convenience soon shakes up Luke's quiet, research-driven world, as Jane's bold charm brings color and chaos to his once predictable life.

Kingsley is the secret King of King's Corps and the richest man on Earth, but when he returns from the battlefield, his childhood sweetheart brutally dumps him, thinking he's a clown. How will the King of all men make her regret it?

After burying her mother, Mia is abandoned by her relatives and left to fend for herself. A twist of fate awakens her ability to understand animals, leading her into the world of billionaire Julian Ford, who brings her into his powerful family. With her rare gift and kind heart, Mia helps the Fords overcome crisis after crisis, gradually winning everyone over, including her cold, disabled uncle. The girl no one wanted becomes the family's most treasured miracle.

Fresh out of prison, Irene just wants to start over, but she accidentally falls into John's trap. Now her creditor, John, forces her into a cruel game: to repay her debt by seducing his brother, Eric. But as the dangerous game unfolds, John's revenge turns into obsession, and his heart begins to betray his plan. By the time he realizes he's fallen for her, it's already too late to turn back.

In her past life, when the legitimate daughter Leah Bates became pregnant, Elara Bates was deceived into becoming her brother-in-law's concubine. Unbeknownst to her, Leah's childbirth marked the end of Elara's life. Given a second chance, Elara carefully orchestrates her rise, first winning over her brother-in-law's influential father to secure her role as Duchess. She then reclaims her rightful place in the Bates family, exacting vengeance on those who wronged her.

Reporter Nina successfully gains the trust of crime lord Leon Mann and takes him down. Three months later, Nina encounters Leon again at a TV network's gala, only to find he has transformed into Chase Kane, with a spotless reputation. Through investigation, Nina confirms that Chase is indeed Leon and suspects he seeks revenge. As she navigates this elaborate deception, Nina feels dwarfed by the cunning Leon, but with no other choice, she must risk everything for a desperate counterattack.

Elaine Norman, whose hidden identity was the Master Healer, was coerced by her father into marrying Matthew Stone after serving time in prison for a crime she took the blame for her father, with her twin sons held as leverage. When she tragically discovered her youngest son had died, Elaine stumbled upon an identical birthmark on Matthew's son during her mourning...

On the brink of death, Melody McGee uncovers a shocking secret: her husband, Paul Briggs, is alive and masquerading as his twin brother, Basil, while living with Basil's wife! Given a second chance, Melody is hell-bent on revenge.

A delivery guy, Gale Lewis, unexpectedly saves the mafia queen, Kira Logan, who falls head over heels for him and begins her relentless pursuit. Gale, however, finds himself trapped by the schemes of his fiancée, Victoria Scott. On their wedding day, Kira makes a dramatic entrance, turning the ceremony upside down. Yet fate deals Gale a cruel hand as he loses his memory, but Kira's unwavering devotion never falters. Together, they navigate a labyrinth of treachery, with Tyler Shaw and others weaving deceitful plots. As Gale's memories slowly return, he discovers that there's more to his true identity...

After 15 years, sparks fly when Isabel and Ari reunite and become passionate lovers. She's a police detective trying to make her career by catching a mysterious master thief. As Ari helps her investigation and their affair gets steamier, will she realize that her lover is the criminal she's hunting?

Elite operative Henry is assigned as the personal bodyguard to Paige, a cold-blooded CEO at the center of corporate warfare. As assassination attempts and boardroom traps collide, Henry’s battlefield instincts and business savvy become her strongest shield. What begins as protection turns into an alliance, as the two join forces to dismantle a powerful enemy plotting their downfall.

Jackie and her mother, Janet have spent most of their lives conning people to get what they want. They’ve never been caught because Janet’s too good at the game. Although, beneath the surface, Jackie strives to get a life of her own, making her own rules, and running her own cons. When Janet marries the affluent widower Job Sterling, the duo moves into his lavish estate. Janet sees the marriage as their biggest con yet, planning to drain his fortune. But Jackie’s plans start to diverge when she meets her new stepbrother, Andrew—a kind-hearted artist who sees beyond her façade.Andrew ignites something in Jackie and she begins to dream of a life completely devoid of her mother and her cons. She finds herself craving to do right and opening her eyes to the wrongs her mother’s been committing. But Janet is not ready to lose her little girl just yet. She tightens her grip on her threatening to destroy everything she holds dear...

I was a fallen heiress, struggling with life. I met him in an elevator, and the paparazzi made it a great rumor, causing a big problem. To revenge me, he bought the only house property my dad left me! To deal with the rumors, we decided to flash marry. After our contract marriage, we gradually fell for each other, and he decided to return the house to me. However, more challenges are to be faced…

She married this blind guy who saved her life to pay him back. A romantic relationship gradually starts, and they are now stepping onto a journey filled with mystery and truth together.

Sam Levin, a top secret agent codenamed "Headhunter," falls for Serena York, daughter of the country's richest tycoon. However, her father, Mason York, and brother, Hugh, are high-ranking members of the criminal Onyx Group. Sam infiltrates the group to bring down its leader, Mr. Black, using Serena’s connections. When Hugh discovers their relationship, he demands a breakup, but Serena refuses. In a desperate move, Mason gives Serena an ultimatum: choose Sam or cut ties with her father. Serena chooses Sam, enraging Mason, who orders Sam’s death. But Maria Lane, Serena's mother, intervenes, testing Sam's love by forcing him to stab himself. Surviving, Sam earns her trust and deepens his infiltration. As Mason and Hugh plot to eliminate Sam, they hire deadly assassin Kate Ross to sabotage his relationship with Serena. Now, Sam must clear his name, dismantle Onyx Group, and win back Serena’s love.

Layla is ten years old and about to meet her new family. She just doesn't know it yet. An act of kindness met with deception leads to Layla's abduction and descent into a life of human trafficking hidden in an ordinary neighborhood.

Years ago, a handsome rising star pursued the plus-sized Best Actress against societal norms, becoming a celebrated couple, but after achieving fame, he shockingly killed his wife and daughter, initially blaming a home invasion. Little did he know, his daughter has returned with a hidden identity, determined to avenge her mother and bring him to justice.

Disgraced heir Julian Creed, pursued by the royal family and facing execution, forges alliances with allies like Sophia to seize the throne. By rooting out corruption and restoring order, he ultimately rises to become a legendary emperor.

A young man and son of a wealthy family runs away with his thirty-ish high school art teacher for a weekend together. He discovers with horror that he has fallen into a trap as the teen must fight to save his life.

A social media influencer is stalked by a strange rabbit man. She soon finds out exactly what it is he wants from her. Hi my name is Jace Elton, I'm a writer, director actor. I hope you guys enjoy this short. If the team at reel shorts love it and I'm able to win some awards all of the funds will go towards making a feature length movie based around this slasher "Jack Rabbit" Make sure to like and share this short so you can contribute to making the scariest horror movie ever made!! *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

A betrayed young man, once crippled and left for dead, rises to power and returns to repay the girl who saved him. Mistaken for a criminal by her family, he soon discovers it was her cousin who saved him all along and proposes to her instead.

Deceived by her brother Isaac and husband Zander, business mogul Zelda unknowingly hands her empire to the scheming Yasmina. But Yasmina's dark ambitions lead to Zelda's tragic demise. Revived with a burning desire for vengeance, Zelda breaks free from Zander, reclaims her power, and ousts Yasmina. However, with Isaac still entranced by Yasmina, Zelda's battle for justice continues... Will Zelda's relentless pursuit of truth and justice prevail?

He thought she'd steal his heart... but she's after something much darker. A delivery guy gets caught up in a dangerous underworld after falling for a woman he thinks might be the one. But love isn't what's on the menu, she's not after romance... she's after blood. Thrilling, twisted, and impossible to look away from, this is not your average love story.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Outlaw Lover follows Paige, a public defender whose faith in her city shatters after a near assault on her daughter. Fleeing Los Angeles for a small desert town, she's drawn to Dalton, a mysterious outlaw biker whose danger feels safer than the world she left behind. Caught between her husband's control and Dalton's forbidden freedom, Paige must decide which life can truly protect her daughter and her heart.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Faced with just three months to live, the once meek Joanna undergoes a bold transformation. She exposes her colleagues' dark secrets, cuts off her toxic parents, and ditches her cheating fiancé. In a whirlwind of liberation, she finally meets her true love—only to find it's too late...

A group of friends meet at a high school ten years later. They were once an inseparable group with one of them secretly out to get them and ruin their lives. Max, one of their friend, drowns under mysterious circumstances but the police rule it out as an accident. They soon find out that that is not so when a video tape from the night resurfaces. Lies and betrayal drive this drama when one of the group members, Sophia Wise, turns out to be the villain. She works with Max’s sister, Vanessa Richardson, in the pretence that she is trying to help her find the truth about what happened to her brother. But things spiral out of control when Max’s death isn’t the only thing they investigate. As the secrets hang on faded threads, the group must decide if the path they are on is worth following. Times get tough and times but the group adamantly stay on track. Will they finally make it out alive, or will the truth make them run and hide?

Gemma took the fall for a crime she didn't commit so her little sister, Wenny, could live a good life. But the day Gemma walks out of prison, she learns that Wenny is dead. Together with her brother-in-law, Ronan, they find a conspiracy bigger than they thought. Now with both families involved, who's the real murderer?

I was kidnapped. And that’s when I realized—my gentle, loving boyfriend was nothing like I thought. The man who used to smile so sweetly at me now commands others to kill without hesitation. He swears he’ll protect me, no matter what it takes. Even if it means becoming a monster. I should be terrified. I should hate him. But when I see the way he looks at me—like I’m the only thing keeping him alive—how can I?

To fund Father's treatment, Luna & Caden Clark toiled abroad 3 years, saving $200k. Before returning home, Caden lost it all in a gambling scam. Desperate, Luna—a former card sharp—used their daughter's New Year money to return to the table. In a high-stakes game, she outsmarted the scam, brought villains to justice, and proved "The only winning move is not to play."

Mercenary turned Robin Hood AJ escapes with a bag of diamonds from his ruthless crime boss. Chronically in debt Lia gets a stroke of luck when she helps out a stranger. Brought together by fate and circumstance the two cant help but feel an immediate bond. Things turn bad though when AJs boss comes after him, leaving Lia in the wake.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Nicole Portman was a long-suffering housewife for 20 years. Physical and verbal abuse? Her husband gave it in spades. Dismissive apathy? Her son's a master at it. But everything changed when her husband chased her out of the house one day. Christina Nolan, a director with a vision, discovered Nicole and decided to cast her in a movie! Just like that, the housewife turned into an overnight sensation! Is this Nicole's first taste of freedom in her life? But more twists and turns await Nicole... and some are more chalenging than others.

GUS, the second-in-command of a crew of criminals, babysits his boss's teenage daughter. Gus discovers that a hit has been placed on his head... by the boss himself. Trapped between loyalty and survival, he must protect the girl from the same men sent to kill him. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

When Leo begins his 'job' at a nightclub, he unwittingly crosses paths with the supervisor and inadvertently aids the charming general manager. This sets off a chain of events, all secretly orchestrated by an unseen mastermind from the moment Leo stepped into the club. As he pieces together the clues and delves deeper into the mystery, Leo uncovers a truth that leaves him completely astounded...

Once an heir to a wealthy family, a genius boy went missing and was picked up by another family, where he was forced into servitude and endured abuse. However, his four powerful aunts—each a legend in her field, from a warrior to a movie star, a divine doctor, and a business mogul—found him and showered him with love, exposing the fake heir and turning the tables!

She took her sister to visit a close friend, only to be betrayed and sold to local criminals. They were brutally abused, and their parents were killed trying to rescue them. This planted the seed of revenge in her. Meeting a former Phoenix who saw her own struggles in her, she became a disciple. She then rose as the new female warrior of the dark underworld, dismantling the criminal syndicate and rescuing her sister.

Elbert Weiss had a dream where a criminal shot him in the head. At first, he brushed it off as just a nightmare, but the reality proved him wrong. Just when he felt helpless, a mysterious simulation system appeared, guiding him through countless life-threatening situations. When a courageous railway officer sacrificed his life, Elbert finally stopped being a coward. With newfound courage and sharp intellect, Elbert took control, outsmarting the criminals and bringing them to justice, saving everyone on board.

Trust is the deadliest current.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Two Afro-American high school boys get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time by the police. Although they escape, their freedom does not last very long. Featuring the voice of Oscar-nominated actor Sterling K. Brown!*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

After the shocking car explosion that seemingly killed Har Deniro, his once power full empire falls into the hands of Rina, his former assistant with a deep rooted vendetta. consumed by resentment, Rina torments Lana, Har's gentle wife, as she consulidates her newfound power. Unbeknownst to all, Har survives the blast. concealing his true identity, hi witnesses his wife's suffering and the treachery of his closest allies, including the wavering loyalty of Reno. As har unravels the conspiracy that destroyed his life, he is forced into a psychological duel with Rina one that exposes long buried secrets tying Lana,Rina,and Rina' father (Toni) together. the story bulids toward a devastating climax: will Har exact merciless revenge, or will her chooise forgiveness to end a legacy of hatred that has consumed them all?*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

MemoRayaBilia follows three brothers, Badar, Benjamin, and Bakar whose cast out by their father after their reckless ways bring shame to the family. Instead of changing, the city consumes them with alcohol, crime, and drugs. Years later, their father appears mysteriously in their darkest moments, saving them from destruction. But when they return home, they discover he had already died - leaving them to question whether it was truly him or a divine sign of love and redemption.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Based on a true story. After his privileged son is accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend in 2010, a powerful Virginia businessman confronts the consequences of his legacy as a jury wrestles with justice, and a broken young man struggles to make sense of what he's done.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

After being dishonorably discharged from the military for disobeying orders that confliced with his morals, Anthony Castillo turns to mercenary work asa civilian. Being hired by Brennan O'Connor the crime syndicate mob boss: Anthony thought that his work detail would be bounty hunting and security for Brennan. Much to Anthony's misunderstanding, Brennan is involved with sex trafficking of under aged girls, which doesn't sit well with Anthony. When Anthony sees the girls he gets enraged and turns on Brennan and sets the girls free after a heated confrontation. The altercation causes Anthony to be on the run and try's to leave the country. Ernie Castillo, Anthony's estranged younger brother is tied up with a bunch of misfits that get caught up in a botched liquor store robbery that happens to be a cash safe house for Brennan. As the robbery goes array, Ernie drops his wallet at the scene f the robbery. Brennan investigates the culprits with Ernie's wallet in hand, Brennan sets out to the address on the identification card in the wallet. This eventually gets Ernie abducted and Brennan finds out that Ernie is related to Anthony. Brennan has leverage to get back at Anthony. After hearing Ernie being tortured over the phone Anthony sets out to go to war to bring down an entire crime syndicate that has been hunting him down and has his brother captive. Anthony turns to his past love interest and comrade, Rave. Having an intelligence background from the U.S. Navy, raven uses her skills to help Anthony bring down the syndicate that hunts him. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

EPISODE 1 Amel, a cafe costumer, suprised by help sign sent by a waitress named Feby who delivered her order. Curious and willing to help, Amel initiated to report the sign to the cafe manager. Unpredicted, the manager was the reason Feby asking for help. Back to Amel, Manager create a new frame to drag Amel more far into his vicious plan. EPISODE 2 When Amel back to her car, she suprised by a briefcase which suddenly appears in her car. She remember that briefcase is the stolen briefcase the manager talked about. The manager came up and accused Amel the one who stole the briefcase. Amel defending herself but the manager insist to report her to the police, which is it what he wanted. The manager locked Amel in his room, avoiding Amel escapades. In the urge of distress, Feby came and help Amel escape. But Feby gave Amel suprised confession that she is the one who put briefcase to Amel's car. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

What was supposed to be just a casting for a thriller movie turns into real nightmare. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

What would you do for a better life? Two brothers on the run from the law and a young couple fight over a bag of loot that will change the course of their fate forever. Is their desire for freedom worth their lives? *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

In this ultra short movie you follow Rachel who meets her old boyfriend she didn't see for years. She realizes really quick that he is not who she thought he was. *This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest