A high-stakes crime drama anchored in ambition, deception, and moral crossroads, Crime 101 is set to stream globally on Prime Video from April 1. Backed by Amazon MGM Studios, the film brings together a formidable cast and a tightly woven narrative adapted from Don Winslow’s acclaimed novella.
Set against the sun-bleached expanse of Los Angeles, the film traces a series of meticulously executed jewel heists along the 101 freeway. At the centre is an elusive thief played by Chris Hemsworth, whose operations have left law enforcement scrambling for answers. As he prepares for what could be the defining job of his career, the stakes escalate dramatically.
Running parallel is the story of a disillusioned insurance broker, portrayed by Halle Berry, who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads just as the heist begins to take shape. Meanwhile, a relentless detective, played by Mark Ruffalo, believes he has identified a pattern linking the crimes and is closing in with increasing precision.
As the narrative unfolds, these three lives intersect in a tense, character-driven collision course. The film explores the blurred boundaries between hunter and hunted, underscoring the irreversible consequences of the choices each character must make.
Halle Berry stars as ‘Sharon’ in CRIME 101.
Photo Credit: Merrick Morton
The project is written and directed by Bart Layton, known for American Animals and The Imposter. The ensemble cast further includes Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte, adding depth to the film’s layered storytelling.
Produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Derrin Schlesinger, Dimitri Doganis, Bart Layton, Shane Salerno, Chris Hemsworth, and Benjamin Grayson, the film is presented as a collaboration between Working Title, RAW, and Wild State, in association with The Story Factory. Executive producers include Bergen Swanson, Sarah-Jane Wright, Amelia Granger, Joely Fether, and Peter Straughan.
With a runtime of 139 minutes and an R rating, Crime 101 positions itself as a mature, tension-driven crime thriller. Its global release on Prime Video offers Indian audiences access to a gripping Los Angeles-set narrative that blends psychological depth with the mechanics of a classic heist story.