Crime 101 (2026)

"Crime 101" is an American crime thriller from 2026, directed by Bart Layton from his own screenplay, based on the 2020 novella of the same name by Don Winslow. The film follows elusive jewel thief Mike (Chris Hemsworth), who carries out a series of daring heists along the famous Highway 101 in Los Angeles. After each successful robbery, he hands over the loot to his fence (Nick Nolte), who finds a buyer and helps set up the next job. When Mike targets the "score of a lifetime," hoping it will be his last, his path crosses with disillusioned insurance broker Sharon (Halle Berry), who is at her own crossroads. Meanwhile, relentless detective Lou Lubesnick (Mark Ruffalo), obsessed with a job that has ruined his personal life, is convinced he has found a pattern in the robberies and is steadily closing in on Mike's identity, raising the stakes to the limit. The film explores themes of moral ambiguity, obsession, and the fine line between hunter and prey.

Cast:

• Chris Hemsworth as Mike, the elusive jewel thief
• Mark Ruffalo as Lou Lubesnick, LAPD detective
• Halle Berry as Sharon, insurance broker
• Barry Keoghan as Ormon
• Monica Barbaro as Maya
• Corey Hawkins as Tillman
• Jennifer Jason Leigh as Angie
• Nick Nolte as the Fence
• Devon Bostick
• Tate Donovan

Crew:

• Director and screenwriter: Bart Layton
• Producers: Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan, Bart Layton, Dimitri Doganis
• Cinematographer: Eric Wilson
• Composer: Blanck Mass
• Editors: Jacob Secher Schulsinger, Julian Hart
• Production companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Working Title Films, Raw, Wild State, The Story Factory
• Distributors: Amazon MGM Studios (USA and Canada), Sony Pictures Releasing International (international)

Release date and box office:

The premiere took place on January 28, 2026 in London, and the film was released in theaters in the USA and UK on February 13, 2026. The budget was $90 million, with a US box office of $36.6 million and a worldwide total of $72.9 million. It arrived on Amazon Prime Video on April 1, 2026, and on DVD, Blu-ray, and Ultra HD Blu-ray on June 30, 2026.

Reception:

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an 88% critics' rating (based on 199 reviews) and an 84% audience score (over 2500 ratings). The IMDb rating is 6.8/10 based on 89 thousand votes. Critics note the stylish visuals, tense plot, and acting, comparing the film to classic crime dramas such as Michael Mann's "Heat."

Franchise chronology:

"Crime 101" is a standalone film based on a separate literary work and currently has no sequels, prequels, or spin-offs.

Where to watch:

• Amazon Prime Video (official streaming service)
• Apple TV (rent/buy)
• UAKino (search on Ukrainian localized site)

Note: Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV links are examples; exact URLs may vary by region.