Prime Video's Near-Perfect Crime Thriller Makes Sudden Comeback as a #1 Streaming Hit

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Published May 11, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

In addition to being a die-hard fan of filmmaking, television, video gaming, and anything else with a gripping narrative, Aidan Kelley is also a passionate and detail-oriented writer and journalist at Collider.com. In addition to his work as a Senior Resource Writer, Aidan has also contributed to Collider's features and news reporting sections. He has covered major industry events, such as San Diego Comic-Con and the D23 Expo, and has had the privelege of interviewing industry stars like Bruce Campbell, Maggie Q, Chad Stahelski, and more. This sincere love for the art of storytelling began at a young age, with Aidan making video movie reviews for the news program at his local high school. That love only increased over the years, with an ongoing career in independent filmmaking and screenwriting after graduating with a degree in Film and television from DePaul University.

Prime Video has become and continues to be a one-stop shop for some of the best crime thriller content on streaming. Easily the king of the genre is Alan Ritchson's Reacher, which has become one of the most popular shows on streaming let alone Prime Video. Other examples of hit shows currently streaming on the platform include Aldis Hodge's Cross, Nicole Kidman's Scarpetta, and more, all of which make regular appearances on Prime Video's Top 10 charts.

Chris Hemsworth stars as Davis — a dedicated a professional thief who soon gets caught up in the the heist of the century while Detective Lou (Ruffalo) is hot on his trail. Critics praised Crime 101 for its heist thriller and LA noir elements, drawing comparisons to seminal hits like Heat and Drive. However, despite that critical acclaim, Crime 101 still underperformed at the box office and failed to recoup its $90 million budget. Thankfully, it is finding some continued success on streaming, as it is currently the #1 movie on Prime Video, beating out Mark Wahlberg's new hit comedy Balls Up.

What's Next for the Cast of 'Crime 101'?

Chris Hemsworth, of course, will be officially reprising his ongoing role as Thor Odinson in Avengers: Doomsday, where he'll reunite with Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and more. Notably absent from Doomsday's cast is Mark Ruffalo, but he'll still be returning to the MCU as Bruce Banner in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. There's also been rampant speculation that Halle Berry could reprise her role as Storm in Doomsday given the X-Men's prominent role in the film, and while Berry has denied her involvement in the movie, Hemsworth has expressed interest in getting his Crime 101 co-star involved with the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars. As for the rest of Crime 101's cast, Barry Keoghan is expected to reprise his role as Joker in The Batman: Part II, Corey Hawkins is a part of the impressive ensemble cast of The Odyssey, and Monica Barbaro will next be seen in the new rom-com One Night Only.