Best Crime Movies of 1941

The highest-rated crime films from 1941, ranked by MovieMagicScore based on authentic viewer ratings.

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The Maltese Falcon

1941

A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.

7.7

Ball of Fire

1941

A group of academics have spent years shut up in a house working on the definitive encyclopedia. When one of them discovers that his entry on slang is hopelessly outdated, he ventures into the wide world to learn about the evolving language. Here he meets Sugarpuss O’Shea, a nightclub singer, who’s on top of all the slang—and, it just so happens, needs a place to stay.

7.3

High Sierra

1941

Given a pardon from jail, Roy Earle gets back into the swing of things as he robs a swanky resort.

7.1

Shadow of the Thin Man

1941

High society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles run into a variety of shady characters while investigating a race-track murder.

7.0

Best Crime Movies of 1941

This ranking features the top crime movies released in 1941, sorted by MovieMagicScore viewer ratings. Looking for more? Browse all genres from 1941 or see the best crime movies of all time.