When an elusive thief whose high-stakes heists unfold along the iconic 101 freeway in Los Angeles eyes the score of a lifetime, with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker who is facing her own crossroads. Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher.
Critics' Reviews
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What unfolds is solidly enjoyable, and well-constructed. Layton and cinematographer Erik Wilson capture L.A. with crisp digital photography, lending the whole thing an air of cool confidence. Two car chases, in which Layton puts pedal to the metal, deliver welcome adrenaline boosts amid the slightly overlong runtime. The core players all deliver too, proper movie stars in the kind of original grown-up thriller that comes along all too rarely. It’s particularly enjoyable to see Berry back in this kind of fare, as the character the audience can truly root for – overlooked by her misogynistic boss and prepared to take drastic action to get the kind of compensation she deserves.
Full Cast of Crime 101
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Lou's wife
Mark Ruffalo
Detective Lou Lubesnick
Chris Hemsworth
Mike Davis
Halle Berry
Sharon
Nick Nolte
Money
Crew of Crime 101
Full backstage crew list →- Released February 11, 2026