Summary
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Chris Hemsworth stars as an elite jewel thief executing a string of sophisticated robberies along the California coast, pursued by a relentless detective played by Mark Ruffalo
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Directed by Bart Layton and adapted from Don Winslow’s novella, the film follows the thief as he plans a final, massive score that intertwines his fate with a disillusioned insurance broker played by Halle Berry
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The sun-bleached Los Angeles thriller features a powerhouse supporting cast and is scheduled to debut exclusively in theaters and IMAX on February 13, 2026
Amazon MGM Studios has pulled back the curtain on the year’s most anticipated heist thriller with the first trailer for Crime 101. The film is boosted by an elite ensemble cast led by Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan and Halle Berry.
Set against the sun-bleached, gritty backdrop of Los Angeles, the story centers on a sophisticated jewel thief (Hemsworth) who has successfully evaded the law during a series of high-profile heists along the iconic 101 freeway. However, his precision is put to the test when he targets the ultimate score. This high-risk gamble places him directly in the path of a weary insurance broker (Berry) navigating her own personal turmoil, and a dogged detective (Ruffalo) who believes he has finally cracked the thief’s “untraceable” pattern.
Adapted from the acclaimed novella by Don Winslow, Crime 101 is written and directed by Bart Layton, the visionary filmmaker behind American Animals and The Imposter. Layton’s penchant for blurring the lines between truth and fiction is palpable in the trailer, as the hunter and hunted begin to merge into one. With a supporting cast featuring Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte, this film promises to be a pulse-pounding exploration of consequence and the point of no return. The film is set to bring a masterclass in tension to theaters and IMAX on February 13, 2026.
