Best Crime Movies of 1940

The highest-rated crime films from 1940, ranked by MovieMagicScore based on authentic viewer ratings.

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The Letter

1940

After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.

7.3

They Drive by Night

1940

Joe and Paul Fabrini are Wildcat, or independent, truck drivers who have their own small one-truck business. The Fabrini boys constantly battle distributors, rivals and loan collectors, while trying to make a success of their transport company.

6.9

Best Crime Movies of 1940

This ranking features the top crime movies released in 1940, sorted by MovieMagicScore viewer ratings. Looking for more? Browse all genres from 1940 or see the best crime movies of all time.