Chris Hemsworth and Barry Keoghan’s Thrilling Crime Movie Debuts on Prime Video
Crime 101 is now available to stream in the UK on Prime Video. The crime thriller stars Chris Hemsworth and Barry Keoghan.
Cast and creative team
The film is written and directed by Bart Layton. It adapts Don Winslow’s 2020 novella of the same name.
- Chris Hemsworth plays a professional Los Angeles jewel thief.
- Barry Keoghan portrays a hot-headed biker bent on revenge.
- Mark Ruffalo appears as a weary detective tracking a pattern of robberies.
- Monica Barbaro plays the thief’s love interest.
- Halle Berry is cast as a disgruntled insurance broker.
Plot overview
Hemsworth’s character commits high-end robberies across Los Angeles. The crimes leave little trace at the scene.
Ruffalo’s detective notices the jobs cluster near the 101 highway. One heist turns violent and pressure mounts on the thief.
Release and streaming
The film opened in cinemas in January and February in the UK and the US. As an Amazon MGM Studios production, it moved to streaming quickly.
Crime 101 is currently streaming on Prime Video in the UK. For many viewers, this marks Chris Hemsworth and Barry Keoghan’s Thrilling Crime Movie Debuts on Prime Video.
Critical response
Critics praised Bart Layton’s direction and the strong ensemble performances. The film earned broad acclaim from major outlets.
On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds an 89% approval rating from 185 reviews. The site highlighted its homage to LA noir and vivid character work.
The Observer praised its pace and stylish action sequences. Reviewers noted the film’s energetic take on urban car chases.
RogerEbert.com described the movie as possessing a unique life force. Mashable called it “slick and successful.” Time Out praised its mature, well-crafted thriller elements.
Where to watch
Crime 101 streams now on Prime Video in the UK. Filmogaz.com recommends it for fans of heist cinema and LA noir remixes.
